Disney Plus does not carry the Super Bowl

Disney Plus does not broadcast the Super Bowl, and there is no way to watch it through a Disney Plus subscription. The Super Bowl airs on traditional television networks — ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC depending on the year — and those broadcasts are not available on Disney Plus.

If you want to watch the Super Bowl, you will need access to one of those broadcast networks either through cable, an antenna, or a streaming service that carries live television. Disney Plus focuses on entertainment content like movies, TV shows, and sports documentaries, but not live sports events like the Super Bowl.

Key Takeaways

  • The Super Bowl airs on ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC each year, never on Disney Plus.
  • You can watch the Super Bowl for free with a digital antenna if you live within broadcast range of one of these networks.
  • Streaming services that carry live television, such as YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, or Sling TV, will broadcast the Super Bowl during the game.
  • The network that carries the Super Bowl changes year to year, so check which channel is broadcasting the current year's game.

Which networks broadcast the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl rotates among four broadcast networks: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. Each network gets a turn roughly every four years. For example, if Fox broadcast the Super Bowl in 2023, you would not see it on Fox again until around 2027.

To find out which network is carrying the current year's Super Bowl, search for "Super Bowl [year] channel" or visit the official NFL website. The network information is usually announced months in advance, so you can plan ahead.

Free ways to watch the Super Bowl

If you have a digital antenna connected to a television, you can watch the Super Bowl for free. Since the game airs on broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC), any antenna that picks up those channels will show the game. This is the cheapest option and requires no subscription.

You can also watch the Super Bowl free through the official website or app of whichever network is broadcasting it that year. For instance, if NBC is carrying the game, you can stream it through NBC.com or the NBC app, though you may need to sign in with a cable or streaming service account to unlock the stream.

Streaming services that carry the Super Bowl

Several streaming services that include live television will broadcast the Super Bowl. These include YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV. Each of these services carries the major broadcast networks, so whichever one is airing the Super Bowl that year will be available through them.

These services charge a monthly fee and typically offer a free trial period. If you sign up just before the Super Bowl, you may be able to watch the game during the trial without paying. Check the current trial length for each service, as it changes.

What Disney Plus does offer for sports fans

While Disney Plus does not carry live sports, it does have sports-related content. The service offers documentaries and limited series about athletes, teams, and sporting events. For example, you might find behind-the-scenes stories or historical documentaries about football, but not live games.

If you are interested in live sports through Disney, you would need ESPN Plus, which is a separate subscription owned by the same parent company. ESPN Plus carries some live sports events, though the Super Bowl is not one of them — it remains exclusive to the broadcast networks.

Bundling Disney Plus with other services

Disney offers a bundle that combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus at a discounted rate compared to buying each separately. If you want both Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for sports documentaries and some live sports, the bundle can save you money.

However, this bundle still will not give you the Super Bowl. To watch the Super Bowl, you would need to add a service like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, or Sling TV on top of any Disney subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Super Bowl highlights on Disney Plus?

Disney Plus may carry sports documentaries or recap content after the game, but not the live broadcast or when ready highlights. Check the app after the Super Bowl to see if any related content has been added, but do not rely on Disney Plus for game coverage.

Does ESPN Plus have the Super Bowl?

No. ESPN Plus carries some live sports, but the Super Bowl is broadcast only on ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC. ESPN Plus is owned by Disney but is a separate service from Disney Plus and does not carry the game.

What if I do not have cable or an antenna?

You can watch through a streaming service with live television like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, or Sling TV. You can also watch free through the broadcast network's website or app if you have a cable login, or use a free trial from one of the live TV streaming services.

Is the Super Bowl ever on streaming only?

No. The Super Bowl always airs on one of the four broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC) and is available free over the air with an antenna. It is not exclusive to any streaming service, though streaming services that carry live television will also show it.