How To Watch the Super Bowl 2026 While Deployed

Super Bowl LX will take place on February 8, 2026, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The game airs on NBC and streams on Peacock, but neither service is available outside the United States. With a little guidance from SmartMove, however, you’ll be able to enjoy every moment of the NFL game, no matter where you’re stationed.

What Makes Watching the Super Bowl Overseas Challenging?

If you’re a service member, you’re probably well aware of the technical and logistical barriers to streaming content you want internationally. Here’s what typically stands in the way:

• Regional Content Blocks: Streaming services like Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream restrict access based on geographic location, blocking viewers outside the United States from accessing live content, including on military bases.
• Unstable Connections: Deployment areas often have inconsistent Internet infrastructure with fluctuating speeds, high latency, and frequent dropouts that disrupt live streaming.
• Limited Device Options: Since smartphones and tablets are portable, many deployed personnel rely on them as streaming devices rather than smart TVs or game consoles. 
• Shared Networks: Military base Internet is typically shared among hundreds, if not thousands, of users, which can get congested quickly and impact your streaming quality.

If you’re facing deployment in the coming weeks or are already overseas, planning ahead can make all the difference. Download apps, test your Internet speed, and identify backup viewing options well in advance so that you don’t miss pregame coverage, the game itself, or the halftime show. 

Teams To Watch Ahead of Super Bowl LX

As the 2025–2026 NFL regular season enters its final weeks, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape, with several franchises emerging as strong contenders for a trip to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026.

In the AFC, the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos currently lead the pack, while the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, and Baltimore Ravens remain firmly in the hunt. Despite being in Super Bowl LIX last year, the Kansas City Chiefs have faced more challenges than usual this season and will need a strong finish to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Over in the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia Eagles have maintained steady form, with the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers competing closely in the wild-card race. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys also remain in striking distance as the standings tighten heading into the home stretch.

Regardless of which teams ultimately clinch playoffs, the closing weeks of the season promise intense competition as division titles, wild-card spots, and tiebreakers come down to the wire. The outcomes of these late-season matchups will reveal which clubs carry the momentum toward Super Bowl LX.

Streaming Options for Watching Super Bowl 2026 Abroad

Just because you’re overseas doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the action. Luckily, there are several legitimate streaming platforms that provide international access to the Super Bowl when traditional U.S. services aren’t available.

Official Broadcasters and Their Apps

The NFL publishes a comprehensive list of networks broadcasting Super Bowl LX by country at NFL.com, making it easy to identify your region’s official broadcaster. NFL Game Pass International on DAZN, a sports streaming platform based in the United Kingdom, offers live streaming and on-demand replays in many countries, making it one of the most universal and legitimate ways to watch the big game abroad.

In many international markets, including Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and several Caribbean nations, ESPN provides live coverage of the game, complete with local commentary and regionally tailored programming. Just keep in mind that exact availability varies by country.

Using U.S. Streaming Services With Proper Access

Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and YouTube TV all carry NBC domestically, but each platform explicitly prohibits international streaming and blocks access from military bases overseas. FuboTV previously offered NBC but lost access to all NBCUniversal networks on November 21, 2025, eliminating it as a Super Bowl option. 

Service members with existing U.S. subscriptions to these streaming services should verify their accounts before deploying and explore whether their live TV streaming service maintains any international viewing exceptions for overseas bases and territories.

How To Stream on Mobile Devices When WiFi Is Limited

When bandwidth is tight, select mobile devices offer the most flexibility for watching the NFC and AFC championship teams compete in Super Bowl LX. Downloading the official broadcaster’s app before deployment — whether it’s an NBC affiliate, a regional sports network, or an international NFL partner — gives you an easier interface than trying to navigate those same companies’ websites. 

In either case, switch to a lower-resolution setting, disable autoplay features, and close background apps on both iOS and Android to reduce data consumption without completely sacrificing your viewing experience.

Satellite and On-Base Viewing Options

Many military bases organize communal viewing parties for major sporting events like the Super Bowl. They’ll often use satellite feeds to broadcast the game in recreation centers, dining facilities, or other common areas. While not standardized or universally held, these organized events often provide the most reliable on-base viewing experience since they don’t involve individual device bandwidth. 

Contact your local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) office, base IT support, or communications department as soon as you can before February 8 to learn whether your base is planning a viewing party, what time the game will air in your local time zone, and whether you need to register in advance!

Tips for Managing Limited Bandwidth in Deployment Areas

Maximizing your available Internet connection means being proactive. Here’s how to get the most from limited bandwidth:

Pre-Downloading Apps and Updates 

Install streaming apps and device updates before Super Bowl Sunday to avoid last-minute downloads. Running these updates during off-peak hours (typically late at night or early in the morning) conserves bandwidth for when you actually need it to stream the game.

Choosing Lower-Resolution Streams When Needed 

Dropping from HD or 4K to standard definition significantly reduces data consumption on handheld devices, as well as on Roku players, Fire TV sticks, Apple TVs, and Samsung Smart TVs, while still letting you follow the action. Most streaming apps let you manually configure resolution, so make sure to select the one that’s best for your viewing and bandwidth needs.

Watching During Off-Peak Network Hours

If you’re willing to watch a delayed broadcast or replay rather than the live game, streaming several hours after kickoff means you won’t have to compete for bandwidth with hundreds of other users trying to watch simultaneously. This works especially well if the kickoff is at an inconvenient hour in your time zone or the middle of the night.

Reducing Device Interference and Background Data Use

Close all unnecessary apps, disable automatic cloud backups, turn off software update checks, and disconnect other devices from your network before the pregame show starts. Even the best mobile apps for military families running in the background can consume surprising amounts of bandwidth through notifications, syncing, and automatic refreshes.

Testing Your Internet Speed Before the Big Game

Use SmartMove’s speed test tool at least a week before February 8 to establish your baseline connection quality and identify potential issues while there’s still time to troubleshoot. Run a few tests at different times to establish the least congested time and your best viewing window.

How SmartMove Helps You Prepare Before Deployment

Getting your home entertainment and Internet situation sorted before deployment saves you time and effort when you’re trying to catch major events like Super Bowl 2026 overseas. SmartMove helps service members hold on to cable and Internet during moves or compare new providers while they’re still stateside. We can help you identify which services support international access and maintain account continuity during extended absences. 

Unsure of what Internet speed you need, either at home or abroad? Take our Internet speed quiz now and save yourself headaches later. When you’re connected to the best Internet plans from the best providers, you’ll be ready to enjoy Super Bowl LX with no complications — whether you’re watching from stateside or streaming from halfway around the world.