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 you can stream it through those networks' apps or websites if you have a cable login or a live TV streaming service.
Disney Plus focuses on entertainment, sports documentaries, and some sports-related shows, but it does not have rights to live NFL games or the Super Bowl. If you want to watch the Super Bowl, you will need to use a different service or a television with cable access.
Key Takeaways
- The Super Bowl broadcasts on ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC each year, never on Disney Plus.
- You can stream the Super Bowl through the network's app (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC) if you have a cable login or a live TV streaming subscription.
- Disney Plus carries NFL documentaries and some sports content, but not live games or the Super Bowl.
- If you have a cable subscription, you can watch on the network's website or app without paying extra.
Which networks broadcast the Super Bowl each year
The Super Bowl rotates among four networks: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. Each network gets a turn roughly every four years. The network that broadcasts the game changes annually, so the 2024 Super Bowl aired on CBS, while 2025 airs on NBC. Check the NFL's official website or your local TV listings to confirm which network is showing the current year's game.
Because the network changes, the streaming option also changes. If the Super Bowl is on NBC, you stream through the NBC app or Peacock. If it is on CBS, you use the CBS app or Paramount Plus. Fox uses the Fox app, and ABC uses the ABC app or ESPN Plus. Knowing which network has the game tells you which app to use.
How to stream the Super Bowl if you have cable
If you already pay for cable or satellite TV, you can stream the Super Bowl through the network's app for free. read the app for whichever network is broadcasting (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC), sign in with your cable credentials, and find the Super Bowl in the live TV section. The stream is included with your cable subscription — you do not pay extra.
This is the cheapest option if you already have cable. You do not need to buy a separate streaming service. Just use the login information your cable provider gave you when you signed up.
Streaming services that carry the Super Bowl
If you do not have cable, several live TV streaming services carry the Super Bowl because they include the broadcast networks. Services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, and FuboTV all carry ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC. The specific networks available depend on which service you choose and where you live.
These services cost between $40 and $80 per month, and most offer a free trial period. If you only want to watch the Super Bowl, a one-week free trial might cover the game without charging you. Check the service's website to see which networks it includes in your area before signing up.
Why Disney Plus does not have the Super Bowl
Disney owns ABC, which sometimes broadcasts the Super Bowl, but Disney Plus is a separate streaming service with its own content rights. The Super Bowl broadcasting rights belong to the NFL and are sold to individual networks, not to streaming platforms. Even though Disney owns ABC, the Super Bowl streams through the ABC app or ESPN Plus, not through Disney Plus.
Disney Plus focuses on movies, TV shows, and some sports documentaries. It does not have the rights to live sports events like the Super Bowl, the World Series, or the NBA Finals. These events require separate streaming arrangements through the networks that broadcast them.
Sports content that is available on Disney Plus
Disney Plus does carry sports-related content, just not live games. You can watch documentaries about athletes and teams, behind-the-scenes sports shows, and some ESPN original series. If you are interested in football history or player profiles, Disney Plus has options in that category. But for live games, including the Super Bowl, you need a different service.
Check the Disney Plus app under the Sports section to see what documentaries and shows are currently available. The library changes regularly, so new sports content is added throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch the Super Bowl on ESPN Plus instead?
ESPN Plus does not carry the Super Bowl either. The Super Bowl streams through the broadcast network's app (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC) or through a live TV streaming service. ESPN Plus has other sports content, but not the Super Bowl.
What if I do not have cable and do not want to pay for a streaming service?
You can watch the Super Bowl on a television with an antenna if the broadcast network (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC) is available over the air in your area. Most areas receive at least one of these networks with a basic antenna. This is free and requires no subscription.
Does Hulu have the Super Bowl?
Hulu with Live TV carries the Super Bowl because it includes the broadcast networks. Standard Hulu (without Live TV) does not. If you subscribe to Hulu with Live TV, you can stream the game through that service.
Can I watch the Super Bowl on my phone with Disney Plus?
No. Disney Plus does not broadcast the Super Bowl on any device. You would need to use the app for the network that is broadcasting the game (ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC) or a live TV streaming service on your phone instead.
Is there a free way to watch the Super Bowl online?
If you have a cable login, you can stream through the network's app for free. If you do not have cable, you can use a free trial from a live TV streaming service if one is available. Over-the-air broadcast through an antenna is also free if your area receives the network showing the game.