Disney Plus will stream Super Bowl LXI
Disney has announced that Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on Disney Plus in February 2027, marking a shift in how the company distributes major sporting events. The stream will be available in the US and over 55 international markets, alongside traditional broadcasts on ESPN and ABC.
Why it matters
This move highlights the ongoing transition of major live sports broadcasting from traditional cable television to streaming platforms to capture a broader digital audience.
Next year’s Super Bowl is headed to Disney Plus. On Wednesday, Disney announced that viewers will be able to tune in to Super Bowl LXI on its streaming service when the game kicks off on February 14th, 2027.
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