Super Bowl 2026: When does the Super Bowl kick off in UK, how to watch, streaming details, performers, odds

Watched by an estimated 127.7 million people last year, Super Bowl LX will see one of the NFL’s most successful teams, the New England Patriots, face off against the Seattle Seahawks for the right to be crowned as America’s top dogs for 2026.

Set to take place in the Golden State of California, viewers from across the world will be tuning in to see which team will have its name etched on the famous Vince Lombardi Trophy for 2026.

So whether you’re an avid NFL fan or just a casual viewer, here’s how to watch Super Bowl LX in the UK on TV and streaming, what time coverage will start, and who is performing at the event:

When is the Super Bowl 2026?

• Super Bowl 2025 Final: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
• Date and Time: Sunday 8 February 2026. Kick-off: 11.30pm UK time
• Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States.

Super Bowl performers

Home town heroes and punk legends Green Day will kick off events in Santa Clara, with the band performing during the opening ceremony at the Super Bowl. Alongside the ‘American Idiot’ hitmakers, Grammy winner Carlile will perform ‘America the Beautiful’, while Tennessee’s Coco Jones will give her rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’

Bad Bunny has been handed the famous half-time slot at the Super Bowl, following on from Kendrick Lamar’s performance at last year’s event, which was crowned the most-viewed half-time show performance in Super Bowl history, as per Billboard.

Who is singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl?

New Jersey solo artist Puth (real name Charles Otto Puth Jr.) will perform the American national anthem before the game. The 34-year-old is best known for his hit singles ‘Attention’ and ‘We Don't Talk Anymore’.

Super Bowl 2026 UK TV details

Channel 5 will be broadcasting the Super Bowl live on free-to-air TV this year in the UK. It had been aired via ITV (STV Scotland) last year, but Channel 5 is now the home of the major sporting event after winning the rights to broadcast the current season.

Dermot O'Leary and Sam Quek will present live coverage of Super Bowl LX, with coverage due to start at 10.30pm on the terrestrial channel on Sunday (February 8), with the showcase final coverage continuing into the early hours of Monday morning.

Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch the game live, with the broadcaster having screened the NFL season throughout. Super Bowl LX will be available to watch via Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Mix, and Sky Sports Showcase. Coverage will begin at the earlier time of 10pm, and will be hosted by Neil Reynolds, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jason Bell, Phoebe Schecter, Ndamukong Suh, and Olivia Harlan Dekker.

Super Bowl 2026 streaming details

Want to stream the NFL showcase final via your phone, laptop or computer? The Super Bowl will be available to stream via the My5 app or Channel 5 website. It is available on various devices, including smart TVs, phones, tablets (iOS/Android), and consoles such as the PlayStation. Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the game via the SkyGo app.

And finally, there is a third option: DAZN’s NFL Game Pass. This streaming option allows you to watch the US broadcast, including the famous adverts, for a special one off price of just 99p this weekend. Details available here.

Super Bowl 2026 latest odds

Six-time Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, head into the game in California as favourites, with odds of 2/5 to win the game. Seattle Seahawks are priced at 2/1 to emerge victorious*.

All odds are offered by SkyBet and are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.