Super Bowl LXI Alternate Broadcasts: Every Feed and Its DIRECTV Channel
By American TV editorial team |
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027, with several ways to watch the same game. ESPN and ABC carry the traditional telecast, also available on Disney+. Alternative presentations offer different commentary or an animated view; they are not separate games.
Start with our complete Super Bowl viewing guide, Star Wars Funday Football guide and NFL on DIRECTV hub.
Announced feeds and DIRECTV numbers
| Presentation | Announced outlet | DIRECTV number to check |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional telecast | ESPN, ABC, Disney+ | ESPN 206; local ABC varies |
| Peyton and Eli | ESPN2 | 209 |
| Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show | ESPNU | 208 |
| Playbook with Next Gen Stats | NFL Network | 212 |
| Star Wars Funday Football | Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney+, ESPN app | 290 and 292 |
| ESPN Spanish-language telecast | ESPN Deportes, Disney+ | 466 |
| Separate Spanish-language presentation | Univision | Check the local lineup; 402 where carried |
These numbers identify networks, not a promise that every package includes them. Check your actual lineup and the event listing before game day. No kickoff time is promised here.
Choose the viewing style you want
The main feed is the conventional broadcast. The Manning presentation centers on Peyton and Eli’s commentary. McAfee’s Field Pass provides another commentary option, while Playbook emphasizes Next Gen Stats analysis. Star Wars Funday Football recreates the action with animated players and characters. Spanish-language viewers can choose the ESPN presentation or Univision’s separately produced call.
Confirm your package and app entitlements
Check ESPN, ESPNU and NFL Network individually. For ABC, use our local-channel lookup guide. Sports and Spanish-language channels can depend on the package, delivery method and market.
Disney+ and ESPN app viewing depend on the applicable account entitlement, region and live-event listing. Check whether an existing DIRECTV or bundle account already provides access before buying another subscription. Test the desired feed on the device you intend to use.
Recheck before February
Program names, available feeds, commentators and app access can change before the game. Save the feed you want, verify its listing again during Super Bowl week and allow recording time for delays. If one feed is unavailable in your package, compare the main ABC broadcast and other eligible options.
Sources: ESPN’s alternate-cast announcement, Star Wars announcement and Spanish-language agreement. Reviewed October 27, 2026.
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