How to watch Super Bowl LXI — every minute, FREE
Super Bowl LXI — the championship game of the 2026 NFL season — kicks off Sunday February 7, 2027 at 6:30 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It airs on CBS broadcast — free over the air with any antenna in every US market. Paramount+ streams the entire game live. Here's the kickoff time, pre-game schedule, road-to-the-Super-Bowl bracket, and every legitimate way to watch.
Super Bowl LXI airs on CBS broadcast — FREE over the air with any antenna. Kickoff is 6:30 PM ET. Pre-game coverage runs all day Super Bowl Sunday. Halftime show starts ~8 PM ET. Game typically ends 9:30–10:00 PM ET.
Cheapest path: $30 antenna (one-time, FREE forever). No subscription needed. If you don't want hardware: Paramount+ at $7.99 streams the entire CBS broadcast — cancel after the game.
1Super Bowl Sunday timeline (Feb 7, 2027)
📺 The All-Day TV Schedule on CBS
2The road to Super Bowl LXI — January playoff schedule
The Super Bowl is the culmination of a 4-round playoff bracket. Here's every game leading up to Feb 7.
Wild Card WeekendJan 9-11, 2027
Divisional RoundJan 16-17, 2027
Conference Championship SundayJan 24, 2027
Bye WeekJan 31, 2027
★ SUPER BOWL LXIFeb 7, 2027 · 6:30 PM ET
3The venue — SoFi Stadium
🏟 SoFi Stadium · Inglewood, California
Opened: September 2020 · cost $5.5 billion (most expensive stadium ever built)
Capacity: 70,240 regular season · expandable to ~100,000 for Super Bowl + championship events
Style: Open-air with translucent ETFE roof · indoor environment with no walls · the 70,000-square-foot dual-sided "Infinity Screen" suspended above the field is the largest video board ever built in a sporting venue
Home teams: Los Angeles Rams + Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
Super Bowl history: Hosted Super Bowl LVI in February 2022 — LA Rams beat Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. Halftime show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
4The 4 ways to watch — ranked cheapest
📡 Antenna (FREE) $0/mo + ~$30 antenna
- Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) — indoor pick, paper-thin, paints over · works for 90%+ of suburban/urban homes
- Antop AT-400BV ($90) — attic/outdoor pick · 65-mile range, weatherproof
- Pairs with every NFL Sunday CBS game during the regular season
📺 Paramount+ $7.99/mo
- $7.99 ad-supported · $12.99 ad-free with Showtime
- Free 7-day trial — covers the game free if started Jan 31
- Includes UEFA Champions League streaming + Showtime + CBS shows
▶️ YouTube TV $82.99/mo
- Local CBS affiliate in every US market
- 4K Plus add-on ($10) typically carries the Super Bowl in 4K
📱 NFL+ Premium $14.99/mo
Rick's take, 28 years installing AV systems:
The Super Bowl is the cleanest "buy an antenna" pitch in TV. $30 once, then the Super Bowl is free forever. So is every NFL Sunday CBS game during the regular season, every March Madness Final Four game on CBS, every NFL playoff CBS game, every other CBS sport.
If you're throwing a watch party and don't want to deal with antenna setup the day-of: Paramount+ at $7.99 is the no-brainer streaming pick. Just remember to cancel by Feb 14.
5What to expect — halftime, commercials, MVP
- Halftime show: ~8:00 PM ET · ~13 minutes total · Apple Music sponsored (since 2023). Performer announced ~5 months before game (Sept/Oct 2026). Past LXI-era halftime acts: Kendrick Lamar (LIX 2025) · Usher (LVIII 2024) · Rihanna (LVII 2023) · Dr. Dre + Snoop + Eminem + Mary J. Blige + Kendrick Lamar (LVI 2022).
- Commercials: 30-second slot costs $7-8 million in recent Super Bowls. Famous brands always advertise: Budweiser Clydesdales, Doritos, Tide, Apple, Toyota, GM. New for 2027: likely heavy AI + crypto + sports-betting ad presence.
- MVP: Awarded immediately after the game on the field. Pete Rozelle Trophy. Quarterbacks win it ~70% of the time. Past recent MVPs: Patrick Mahomes (LVIII), Patrick Mahomes (LVII), Cooper Kupp (LVI), Cooper DeJean (LIX wide receiver).
- National Anthem: Performer announced ~3-4 weeks before game. Recent anthem singers: Reba McEntire (LVIII), Chris Stapleton (LVII), Mickey Guyton (LVI).
- Coin toss: Always ceremonial · usually heads or tails has been a famous betting prop · winner traditionally defers to receive in second half (correct strategy ~85% of the time per math models).
- Vince Lombardi Trophy: 7-pound sterling silver trophy designed by Tiffany & Co. · features a regulation-sized football on top · awarded annually since 1967 · named for Packers legend Vince Lombardi who won the first two Super Bowls.
6Watch past Super Bowls — condensed games + highlights
Want to relive the last 5 Super Bowls before the next one? Here's the NFL's official highlight reels from the last 5 title games. Click any thumbnail to play the YouTube video right here on the page.
7Common questions
When is Super Bowl LXI 2027?
Sunday February 7, 2027. Kickoff is 6:30 PM ET.
What channel is Super Bowl LXI on?
CBS broadcast — free with antenna. Also Paramount+ streaming.
Can I watch the Super Bowl for free?
Yes. CBS broadcast in every US market. $30 antenna catches it in HD.
Where is Super Bowl LXI?
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Capacity ~70,240, expanded to ~100,000 for the game.
What time does the Super Bowl start?
Kickoff ~6:30 PM ET. Pre-game starts 11:30 AM ET. Halftime ~8 PM ET. Game ends ~9:30–10 PM ET.
Who is performing the Super Bowl LXI halftime show?
Announced ~5 months before the game (Sept/Oct 2026). Apple Music sponsored.
What is the cheapest way to watch Super Bowl LXI?
$30 antenna — one-time. Paramount+ at $7.99 for streaming.
How can I stream Super Bowl LXI?
Paramount+ ($7.99), YouTube TV ($83), Hulu+Live ($83), Fubo ($85), Sling Blue ($46), DirecTV Stream ($90), NFL+ Premium ($14.99 mobile only).
How do teams qualify for the Super Bowl?
Wild Card Round (Jan 9-11) → Divisional Round (Jan 16-17) → Conference Championships (Jan 24) → Super Bowl (Feb 7). AFC champion + NFC champion advance.