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After an exhilarating NFL season, the moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived—Super Bowl Sunday is here!
This evening, the Seattle Seahawks will face off against the New England Patriots under the dazzling lights of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. This clash is particularly intriguing due to the remarkable journey of Sam Darnold.
Darnold, the Seahawks’ quarterback, was initially selected third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, after enduring a challenging 2020 season with the Jets, which ended in a dismal 2-14 record, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers. His career took another turn when he joined the San Francisco squad as a backup to Brock Purdy in 2023. By 2024, Darnold had revitalized his career, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a stellar 14-2 season as their starting quarterback.
Will this former journeyman crown his career revival by steering the Seahawks to a championship victory? We’re on the brink of discovering the answer. For everything you need to know, from the kickoff time to streaming options, here’s how to catch the Super Bowl live on NBC and Peacock.
What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?
The 2026 Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock. Tune into the pregame coverage starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, with the opening ceremony commencing at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Where To Watch Super Bowl 2026 Online:
You can watch the Super Bowl live on NBC or the NBC website (with a valid cable login).
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.
You can also stream the Pats/Seahawks game with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, or Sling TV (in designated markets). YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
How To Watch The Super Bowl on Peacock:
You can stream the Super Bowl live on Peacock Premium, which is available for $10.99/month or $109.99/year ($16.99/month or $169.99/year for Peacock Premium Plus). Additionally, you can bundle Peacock and Apple TV for $14.99/month or $19.99/month (ad-free on Peacock).
Eligible college students can get 12 months of Peacock at $5.99/month (instead of the current rate of $10.99/month).
You can also add Peacock to your Prime Video account for an additional $16.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus).
Can I Watch The Super Bowl on Peacock Select?
Nope. Live sports and events are only available via Peacock’s Premium and Premium Plus plans.
Does Peacock Offer a Free Trial?
Amazon recently had a seven-day free trial of Peacock, but that offer isn’t currently available. Instacart+ comes with a complimentary Peacock Premium subscription and offers a 14-day free trial.
Who’s Performing At The Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Bad Bunny will take the stage to perform at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Charlie Puth will sing the National Anthem, with Brandi Carlile performing “America the Beautiful” and Coco Jones singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Green Day will kick off the fun with a performance at the opening ceremony.