The countdown to Super Bowl 60 is officially on. While we don’t yet know which AFC and NFC squads will earn the right to battle for the Lombardi Trophy, we do know where fans can tune in for the biggest game of the year-and it’s shaping up to be a massive month for one particular network.
NBC to Broadcast Super Bowl 60
NBC will have the honors of broadcasting Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026. As part of the NFL’s current media rights rotation, the Super Bowl cycles among four major networks: NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC/ESPN.
This year, it’s NBC’s turn-strategically timed, too. The network also holds the rights to the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will overlap with Super Bowl week.
That means NBC will be juggling two of the biggest sporting events on the planet in the same month.
This marks the first time NBC has aired the Super Bowl since 2022, when the Rams edged out the Bengals in a dramatic finish at SoFi Stadium. NBC was originally scheduled to broadcast Super Bowl 59, but a swap with Fox allowed the network to align the Super Bowl with its Olympic coverage. It’s a move that speaks to just how valuable-and logistically complex-these broadcasting rights have become.
Streaming and Viewing Options
In addition to the traditional TV broadcast, Super Bowl 60 will also be available via streaming on Peacock, NBC’s digital platform. That’s a big win for cord-cutters and mobile viewers, especially as streaming continues to carve out a larger piece of the NFL’s viewership pie.
A Look Ahead at the Super Bowl Broadcast Rotation
NBC’s Super Bowl 60 broadcast is part of a long-term media rights deal that runs through the 2033 season. Here’s a look at how the rotation shakes out over the next several years:
- Super Bowl 60 (2025 season): NBC
- Super Bowl 61 (2026 season): ABC
- Super Bowl 62 (2027 season): CBS
- Super Bowl 63 (2028 season): FOX
- Super Bowl 64 (2029 season): NBC
- Super Bowl 65 (2030 season): ABC
- Super Bowl 66 (2031 season): CBS
- Super Bowl 67 (2032 season): FOX
- Super Bowl 68 (2033 season): NBC
This rotation ensures that each network gets a turn at the biggest stage in American sports, while also allowing them to strategically pair the Super Bowl with other major events, like the Olympics or political coverage.
The Price Tag Behind the Broadcast
So, how much does it cost to air the Super Bowl? Technically, the game itself isn’t sold separately.
Instead, it’s baked into the broader NFL media rights deals. NBC, CBS, and Fox are each shelling out north of $2 billion annually as part of their agreements, which began in 2023 and stretch through 2033.
ABC/ESPN is paying even more-$2.7 billion per year.
Those numbers represent a massive leap from the previous deal and underscore just how valuable NFL content has become in the modern media landscape. Live sports, especially the NFL, remain one of the few sure bets for drawing massive, real-time audiences.
Meet the Super Bowl 60 Broadcast Team
When the game kicks off in February, fans will hear a familiar voice in the booth-but also witness a few firsts.
Mike Tirico will handle play-by-play duties, marking his first Super Bowl call. Tirico has been NBC’s lead voice on Sunday Night Football since 2022, and now he gets the biggest assignment of all. He’ll be pulling double duty, too-Tirico is also anchoring NBC’s Olympic coverage from Italy, making February one of the busiest months of his career.
Joining Tirico in the booth is analyst Cris Collinsworth, who’s no stranger to the Super Bowl stage. This will be his fourth time calling the big game, having previously partnered with Al Michaels on the call.
On the sidelines, Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will both be making their Super Bowl debuts. Stark has been NBC’s Sunday Night Football sideline reporter since 2022, while Hartung has been the lead sideline voice for Amazon’s Thursday Night Football. Hartung was officially announced as part of the Super Bowl crew on January 14.
Where to Watch: NBC Affiliates in Top U.S. Markets
For those watching on local NBC stations, here’s a quick look at the top 25 TV markets and their NBC affiliates:
- New York - WNBC (4)
- Los Angeles - KNBC (4)
- Chicago - WMAQ-TV (5)
- Philadelphia - WCAU (10)
- Dallas-Ft. Worth - KXAS-TV (5)
- Houston - KPRC-TV (2)
- Atlanta - WXIA-TV (11)
- Boston - WBTS-CD (15)
- **Washington D.C.
** - WRC-TV (4)
- San Francisco Bay Area - KNTV (11)
- Phoenix - KPNX (12)
- Tampa - WFLA-TV (8)
- Seattle - KING-TV (5)
- Detroit - WDIV-TV (4)
- Minneapolis - KARE (11)
- Orlando - WESH (2)
- Denver - KUSA-TV (9)
- Miami - WTVJ (6)
- Cleveland - WKYC (3)
- Sacramento - KCRA-TV (3)
- Charlotte - WCNC-TV (36)
- Raleigh-Durham - WRAL-TV (5)
- Portland, OR - KGW (8)
- **St.
Louis** - KSDK (5)
- Indianapolis - WTHR (13)
Final Thoughts
With NBC at the helm, Super Bowl 60 is set to be more than just a football game-it’s going to be a media event of epic proportions. Between the Winter Olympics, a stacked broadcast crew, and the league’s ever-growing audience, this February is shaping up to be one for the history books. Whether you’re watching on cable, streaming on Peacock, or tuning in from your local NBC affiliate, one thing’s for sure: the road to the Lombardi Trophy ends in prime time.