The 2026 Super Bowl, featuring the Patriots against the Seahawks, is set to kick off on Sunday, February 8th, with the much-anticipated halftime performance by Bad Bunny expected to take place between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM PT. For those without traditional cable, several streaming platforms offer avenues to catch the live event, including NBC’s broadcast. Options range from services with free trial periods, like DirecTV, to subscription-based platforms such as Peacock, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. This ensures that fans of both football and Bad Bunny have multiple ways to tune into the spectacle.

The main event, Super Bowl LX, commences at 3:30 PM PT/6:30 PM ET from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Halftime Show, starring global sensation Bad Bunny, is projected to begin approximately two hours into the game. Viewers looking for a cost-free experience can leverage DirecTV's five-day free trial. This trial allows access to NBC, the official broadcaster, making it a convenient choice for watching the game and the halftime show without an immediate financial commitment.

Peacock is another primary platform for streaming the Super Bowl and the Halftime Show. While Peacock itself doesn't offer a direct free trial, subscribers to partner services like Instacart+ or Walmart+ can gain complimentary access to Peacock Premium. Both Instacart+ and Walmart+ provide their own free trial periods—14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+—which indirectly enables a free viewing of the event through the bundled Peacock Premium subscription. For those willing to subscribe, Peacock Premium is available at $10.99 per month, or $109.99 annually, with an ad-free version, Peacock Premium Plus, priced at $16.99 monthly or $169.99 yearly.

Sling TV also presents an option, with its Blue Plan including NBC, starting at $45.99 per month. Currently, Sling offers a special promotion where new subscribers can get their first month of the Orange & Blue plan for half price, making it $33 for the initial month before reverting to the standard $65.99. Another comprehensive choice is Hulu + Live TV, which bundles NBC along with Disney+ and ESPN+. This service offers a three-day free trial and starts at $89.99 per month, providing extensive coverage for sports and entertainment enthusiasts.

Beyond Bad Bunny's headline act, the Super Bowl festivities will feature an array of performances. Green Day is slated to perform during the pre-game ceremony, while Charlie Puth will sing the National Anthem. Brandi Carlile is set to perform “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will deliver a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This star-studded lineup promises a memorable and entertaining experience for all viewers of the 2026 Super Bowl.