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Super Bowl LX is heading to the Bay Area, and while ticket prices at Levi’s Stadium are skyrocketing, watching from home shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
This year, the Big Game airs on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Unlike what Tubi offered last season, there’s no direct “free stream” open to everyone. But you can still catch every touchdown, the Bad Bunny halftime show, and the commercials for free if you know where to look.
We’ve rounded up the four best ways to watch Super Bowl 60 without a cable bill—starting with the most reliable method of all.
1. Antenna: Watch NBC or Telemundo over the air
No internet? No problem! You can watch Super Bowl LX for free on NBC or Telemundo using an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. First, check your address using the FCC’s Reception Map Tool or Antennas Direct’s Transmitter Locator to confirm you’re near a local affiliate station.
If you’re within range, the next step is finding the right antenna. Our Best OTA Antennas guide highlights top options, with the Mohu Leaf 50 a standout among indoor antennas. Its 60-mile range is great for suburban areas, while its multi-directional design and signal amplifier can help deliver a clear picture.
Heads up: Good reception also depends on proper antenna placement, which can be tricky in apartments or areas with dense tree coverage, large hills, or tall buildings in the way.
Fun fact: Did you know live TV on an antenna typically has less delay than streaming services? I tested this during the NFL regular season and found my antenna feed consistently 30 seconds ahead of streams on Paramount+ and Peacock. Even Wirecutter highlighted this advantage in a 2024 report.
2. The “Hidden” Perk: Check your Instacart+ membership
If you can’t use an antenna, you might already have “free” access to stream the game without knowing it.
Peacock is the exclusive streaming home for Super Bowl LX, but it requires a paid subscription. However, if you’re an Instacart+ member, you get Peacock Premium for free.
Before you sign up for a new service, log in to your Instacart account and check your “Partner Offers.” Activating this perk takes seconds and immediately saves you the $10.99-a-month cost of Peacock Premium.
3. Free trial: Take a live TV streaming service for a spin
A free live TV streaming trial is an excellent option if you’re looking for Super Bowl LX coverage without using an antenna or Instacart+. Live TV trials will give you access to the main event and other broadcasters’ content leading up to kickoff, including the NFL Honors ceremony.
Services like DIRECTV and YouTube TV often provide free trials of varying lengths. But we like DIRECTV’s five-day free trial the most because it covers every major sports channel and is easy to cancel without hassle.
4. Community spirit: Enjoy free Super Bowl viewing events
Of course, watching the Super Bowl is more exciting with fellow fans. Many large cities host free public watch parties in parks and community centers. But even in rural areas, you can easily find local venues showing the Big Game and other live sports using DIRECTV’s Sports Bar Finder.
Last year, Verizon brought the celebration to 30 cities on Super Bowl Sunday with its first-ever FanFest. Customers and their guests enjoyed free events featuring perks such as player meet-and-greets, live music, and food from local chefs.
While Verizon hasn’t announced specific details for 2026, the official site currently features a “We hope to see you next year!” message. It’s worth keeping an eye on VerizonFanFest.com to see if the party returns to a city near you.
