Super Bowl LXI: Date, TV Channel & How to Watch

Super Bowl LXI at a Glance

• Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
• Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
• TV: ESPN and ABC
• Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET

What Channel Is Super Bowl LXI On?

Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC. It is the first Super Bowl in ESPN's history, and the first on ABC since 2006. You can watch on ABC with an antenna in most areas, or stream with a service that includes ESPN and ABC, such as the ESPN streaming service.

How to Watch Super Bowl LXI Without Cable

ABC is a broadcast network, so many fans can watch the game free over the air with an antenna. You can also stream it with a live TV service that includes your local ABC station or with the ESPN streaming service.

How Teams Reach the Super Bowl

Seven teams from each conference reach the playoffs, which begin January 16, 2027. The playoffs run through the Wild Card Weekend, the Divisional Round, and the AFC and NFC Championship Games. The two conference champions then meet in the Super Bowl.

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