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Disney+ to stream Super Bowl LXI; questions arise about future paywall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:10 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Disney+ to stream Super Bowl LXI; questions arise about future paywall

Summary

Disney announced that Super Bowl LXI will stream on Disney+ on February 14, 2027, alongside its first-ever Super Bowl production by ESPN. ABC will also broadcast the game over the air, ensuring it remains free for viewers at this time. The move raises questions about potential future paywalls as the NFL has increasingly moved games to paid platforms in recent years. This decision reflects Disney's strategy to expand its streaming offerings while they monitor viewership data. Though for now, the Super Bowl will remain accessible to all fans through traditional broadcasting methods.

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By the Numbers

•Super Bowl LXI set for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium.
•ESPN produces its first Super Bowl, while ABC broadcasts the game live.
•Disney+ will also stream two Monday Night Football games this season.
•The NFL's media rights deals are valued at $110 billion through 2033.
•Disney has sold out Super Bowl advertising inventory for the first time early.

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"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole." The post Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall appeared first on Barrett Media.
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