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The 2026 Super Bowl between the Patriots and the Seahawks kicks off Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET, with the halftime show likely falling between 5 and 5:30 p.m. PT, following the second quarter. Since the Big Game and its highly-anticipated Bad Bunny set will be broadcast on NBC, cord-cutters can livestream it on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Super Bowl LX (and its halftime show) will also air live on Peacock, however the streamer does not offer a free trial.
Since select streamers are offering trial periods and limited-time discounts, Bad Bunny stans (and football fans) can watch the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
- When: Sunday, Feb. 8, between second and third quarter, approx. 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET-5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET (kickoff time is 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET)
- Channel: NBC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026: Air Date and Time, Livestream Free Online
The Bad Bunny 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 8 will likely fall between 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET and 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m., following the second quarter of Super Bowl LX, which starts at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast live from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on NBC (which can be livestreamed free with DirecTV’s five-day trial period) and Peacock.
While the easiest way to catch the action is either through DirecTV’s free trial or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead.
DirecTV
NBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the performance at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Peacock
Peacock is the streaming home of Super Bowl 60. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).
While the streaming service doesn’t have a free trial directly, deal-savvy streamers can enjoy free Peacock access through partner subscriptions, including Instacart+ and Walmart+, which both include Peacock Premium in their membership. Plus, since both Instacart+ and Walmart+ offer free trials — 14 days for Instacart+ and 30 days for Walmart+ — members can stream Peacock (and therefore, the Big Game) at no cost during the trial period. Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.
Sling
NBC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Watch NBC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
Who Is Performing at the Super Bowl 2026?
Bad Bunny is headlining the 13-minute halftime show, but fans can expect a star-studded lineup of performers. Green Day will kick things off during the pre-game ceremony, Charlie Puth will sing the National Anthem, Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” while Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
