Super Bowl LXI: Date, Streaming Details & Game-Day Guide

Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LXI, including where to watch, game-day details, and who’s headlining during the halftime show

Sports on Disney+ doesn’t get bigger than this. Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 14, 2027, when Super Bowl LXI takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. ESPN will produce its first Super Bowl, and ABC will carry the game for the first time since 2006. Wondering where to watch Super Bowl LXI and how Disney+ fits into game day? Read on for all the key details, and keep this page bookmarked as we’ll update you here as new info drops. 

How To Watch Super Bowl LXI

Here’s your one-stop guide to the big game.

Where can I watch the Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LXI airs live on ESPN and ABC. You can also stream it on the ESPN app and Disney+.

Can I watch the Super Bowl on Disney+?

Yes, all Disney+ subscribers will have access to stream Super Bowl LXI. If you want to watch even more sports content, upgrade to the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.

Star Wars Joins The Super Bowl Lineup

The AFC and NFC champions will have some galactic company on Super Bowl Sunday. ESPN, Lucasfilm, Disney, and the NFL have announced Star Wars Funday Football, the first animated Super Bowl alt-cast. You can stream it live on Disney+ on Sunday, February 14, 2027, or watch on Disney Channel and Disney XD.

The presentation will recreate every play of Super Bowl LXI in real time, with NFL players appearing as animated avatars. Star Wars characters will sub in during key moments, and fans will have Easter eggs to spot alongside the touchdowns and tackles.

Bringing a fictional galaxy into a live football game takes some impressive teamwork. ESPN will use Sony’s Beyond Sports technology to turn player-tracking and optical-tracking data into animation. Our exclusive interview with ESPN’s animated NFL alt-cast creators takes you inside the split-second creative decisions that let familiar characters join the action.

The alt-cast also kicks off a landmark week celebrating the franchise’s 50th anniversary. A newly restored version of Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters five days later on February 19. While you wait to see who takes the field, you can revisit the Star Wars heroes and villains who shaped the saga and the memorable scenes that made them fan favorites.

Watch The Trailer For Star Wars Funday Football

Super Bowl LXI Game-Day Details

Here’s all the info so far on the game date, halftime show, matchup, and defending champions.

Who’s performing at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show?

The football won’t be the only reason to gather around the screen. In 2027, JAŸ-Z, the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a four-time Emmy winner, and a 25-time GRAMMY Award winner, will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.

When is the Super Bowl in 2027?

Super Bowl LXI takes place Sunday, February 14, 2027. Yes, Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day share the calendar in 2027. Romantic dinner plans may require some creative scheduling.

Who’s playing in the 2027 Super Bowl?

We don’t know the matchup yet. The AFC and NFC champions from the 2026 NFL season will meet in Super Bowl LXI. The AFC and NFC Championship Games on January 31, 2027, will determine the final matchup two weeks before Super Bowl Sunday. Until then, every fan gets to believe it’ll be their team in the Super Bowl.

Who won the Super Bowl last year?

The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, beating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026.

Super Bowl FAQ

Find quick answers about Super Bowl history, past winners, and team and player records.

When did the Super Bowl first take place?

The first Super Bowl took place on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The AFL-NFL World Championship Game, as it was known at the time, matched the Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Green Bay won 35–10. Super Bowl LXI brings the game back to the Los Angeles area exactly 60 years after it hosted the first Super Bowl.

Which team has won the most Super Bowls?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers share the record for the most Super Bowl wins with six each.

The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys follow with five each.

Which player has won the most Super Bowls?

Tom Brady holds the record with seven Super Bowl wins. He reached the Super Bowl 10 times during his NFL career and won a record five Super Bowl MVP awards.

Prepare For Super Bowl LXI

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