What Channel Is the Super Bowl on in 2027?

How the Super Bowl Rotates Between Networks

The Super Bowl does not have a permanent broadcast home. Instead, it rotates among the four major broadcast networks under the NFL's television rights agreements: CBS, NBC, Fox, and ABC/ESPN. Each network holds a portion of NFL regular season and playoff rights, and the Super Bowl is distributed evenly across those partners.

The current rights cycle, which runs through the 2033 season, includes deals with all four partners. Fox aired Super Bowl LIX in 2025. Under the rotation, CBS, NBC, and ABC/ESPN follow in subsequent years before the cycle repeats. The specific network for Super Bowl LXI in 2027 will be confirmed once the NFL publishes its broadcast schedule for that season.

Because all four networks are free over-the-air broadcast channels, the Super Bowl will always be available to anyone with a standard TV antenna — no cable subscription required.

How to Find Your Local Channel

Your local channel number for CBS, NBC, Fox, or ABC depends on your market and your provider. In most major markets, the broadcast network affiliates fall in the low two-digit range on cable or satellite systems — typically channels 2 through 13 in many areas. To find the exact channel number:

• Check your cable or satellite provider's on-screen guide for the broadcast network airing the game.
• Use a TV antenna signal finder tool to locate local affiliates by zip code.
• Visit the network's website and use the affiliate lookup tool to find your local station's channel number.
• Search your city plus the network name (e.g., "Fox Houston channel number") for quick results.

In most markets, the channel number for the Super Bowl network will be widely publicized in the weeks leading up to the game.

Cable and Satellite Options

If you have a cable or satellite subscription, the Super Bowl is included in every standard package. Major providers and their typical channel assignments for broadcast networks include Xfinity, DirecTV, Spectrum, Dish Network, and Cox. The channel numbers vary by region but are always in the standard lineup. Your provider's guide will surface the Super Bowl network prominently in the days leading up to the game.

If you subscribe to a streaming TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo TV, the broadcast network airing the Super Bowl is included in every base package. These services also give you access to a cloud DVR if you want to record the game or catch up on halftime.