Quick answer: Disney+ will livestream Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027, alongside ESPN and ABC. In the United States, all Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream ESPN and ABC’s traditional English-language presentation and the Spanish-language ESPN Deportes telecast. Disney says the game will also stream on Disney+ in more than 55 international markets.
The October 7, 2026 announcement significantly expands the ways fans can watch ESPN’s first Super Bowl production. The game will remain available on the ESPN App in the U.S., while ESPN linear channels will distribute it in more than 130 countries and territories.
Super Bowl LXI streaming details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| U.S. TV | ESPN and ABC |
| U.S. streaming | Disney+ and ESPN App |
| Spanish-language option | ESPN Deportes presentation available on Disney+ |
| International Disney+ | More than 55 markets |
| International ESPN linear reach | More than 130 countries and territories |
Do you need an ESPN subscription to watch on Disney+?
Disney’s announcement says all Disney+ subscribers in the United States can stream the traditional Super Bowl LXI presentation carried on ESPN and ABC. That wording is important because it means the Super Bowl stream is not being limited only to people who separately subscribe to ESPN Unlimited.
Subscription terms can still change before February 2027, so viewers should check Disney+’s final event page closer to kickoff. But the October 7 announcement explicitly frames Disney+ as an additional way for U.S. subscribers to watch the game.
Who will call Super Bowl LXI?
Disney confirms Joe Buck and Troy Aikman as the lead booth team, with Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge also part of the traditional game presentation. The company is building the event around ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl production.
The Spanish-language telecast will be carried on ESPN Deportes and made available through Disney+ in the U.S. Disney also says an alternate ManningCast presentation will be part of its broader Super Bowl plans on ESPN2.
Which countries get the Disney+ stream?
Outside the United States, Disney says Disney+ will carry ESPN’s Super Bowl production in more than 55 international markets. The announcement specifically names Spanish-speaking Latin America, Brazil, the Caribbean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand among the covered regions.
ESPN’s linear networks will have a wider footprint, reaching more than 130 countries and territories. Availability can differ by market because sports rights are licensed regionally, so viewers outside the U.S. should confirm their local Disney+ or ESPN listing before the game.
Disney+ is also getting Monday Night Football games
The Super Bowl is not the only NFL programming moving onto Disney+ during the 2026 season. Disney says two Monday Night Football regular-season games airing on ESPN and ABC will also be available to Disney+ subscribers.
The first confirmed game is Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, October 26. A second game will be announced later. Both continue to air on ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes as scheduled, while Disney+ adds another streaming destination.
Why this is a major streaming shift
For years, sports streaming has often required viewers to understand which cable authentication, dedicated sports app or bundle applies to a particular event. Putting the Super Bowl inside the mainstream Disney+ app reduces that friction for millions of subscribers who already use the service for entertainment.
It also demonstrates Disney’s strategy of bringing more ESPN programming directly into Disney+. For major events, the company can use Disney+ as a broad distribution layer while retaining traditional broadcast and dedicated ESPN options.
Will the ESPN App also show Super Bowl LXI?
Yes. Disney says the ESPN App will stream Super Bowl LXI in the United States. The ESPN App also carries Monday Night Football and offers additional features tied to ESPN subscriptions and authenticated viewing.
Advertising demand is already unusually strong
Disney said in its October 7 release that all commercial inventory for the Super Bowl telecast had already sold out, following information shared during its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings call. The company says 58 brands across 34 categories secured advertising units, including nine first-time Super Bowl advertisers.
That does not change how viewers access the game, but it signals how commercially significant ESPN’s first Super Bowl is months before kickoff.
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FAQ
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Will Super Bowl LXI be on Disney+?
Yes. Disney announced on October 7, 2026 that Disney+ will livestream the game in the U.S. and in more than 55 international markets.
Is the Super Bowl still on ABC and ESPN?
Yes. Disney+ is an additional streaming option. The traditional U.S. presentation will air on ESPN and ABC, and the ESPN App will also carry the game.
Where did AVARIXO verify this?
The details come from Disney+’s official October 7, 2026 announcement.
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