The Super Bowl, with its famous halftime show, is one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world, and interest in it is increasingly growing in the Netherlands. As a Dutchman, how do you follow the complete NFL action around this absolute highlight of the season? iPhoned explains it step by step below.
Stream Super Bowl 2026 in the Netherlands
The Super Bowl is about to kick off and that promises pure top sport. Viewers can count on hard touchdowns, big confrontations, iconic rivalries and duels that captivate millions of fans worldwide. The popularity of American football is also visibly growing in the Netherlands, with more and more followers who follow the season closely and don’t want to miss anything.
There is a disadvantage for Dutch fans: the available selection here is limited, meaning that many crucial matches, including the final with the halftime show, cannot be seen. If you really want to follow everything and not miss a single highlight, you should therefore look for other options.
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Stream Super Bowl on ESPN
The Super Bowl 2026 can be seen live via ESPN in the Netherlands, with an extensive preview starting at 11:15 PM NL time. The official kick-off can be seen at 00:30 on ESPN 1. This channel offers Dutch commentary and is accessible for free via many providers, such as Ziggo (channel 18/421), KPN (channel 221) and Odido (channel 150). For those who want to experience the authentic American atmosphere, ESPN 4 switches to the original English-language broadcast: available to subscribers with the ESPN Complete package.
You can also easily stream the final via the ESPN app on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV or computer, as long as you log in with your provider account. This way you won’t miss any of the spectacle, including the famous halftime show, commercials and other highlights.
- Ziggo: 3 months of ESPN Complete with a 50 percent discount (8.98 euros per month instead of 17.95 euros per month);
- Odido: score an ESPN Complete day pass for 6 euros.
Check out the promotion at Ziggo
Watch ESPN Complete at KPN
Watch ESPN Complete at Odido
Watch Super Bowl with a VPN? This is how it works
The Super Bowl 2026 can easily be streamed with a VPN from the Netherlands, by changing your IP address to countries with free broadcasts such as the US (NBC/Peacock), UK (Channel 5) or Australia (7Plus). Well-known VPNs such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN make this possible: install the app, choose a server in the desired country and start the stream at no extra cost.
Take into account possible blocks by streaming services, so test the connection in advance and choose a fast provider with many servers. This way you can enjoy the final, including the halftime show, buffer-free, without being dependent on local channels.
Watch with Surfshark for only 1.99 euros
Watch with Cyberghost for only 2.03 euros
Watch with NordVPN for only 3.39 euros
Watch the Netherlands with VPN for only 3.99 euros
Use the step-by-step plan below to stream the Super Bowl online
- Choose a good VPN service;
Go for a VPN that is fast, especially suitable for streaming and with plenty of servers in the United States. Popular choices include NordVPN, Cyberghost, Surfshark and VPN Netherlands. These are stable, user-friendly and ensure that your image does not stutter during exciting NFL games.
- Connect to a US server;
Open your VPN app and select a server located in the US. This makes it seem like you are online there, even though you are in the Netherlands. It’s like moving digitally to New York, Los Angeles or Miami.
- Stream the Super Bowl as if you were there.
Finished? Turn on your favorite device: laptop, tablet, smartphone, or your Apple/Android TV. And enjoy the Super Bowl as if you were watching the game in the US.
FAQ
In the Netherlands you can mainly watch the NFL via ESPN, which broadcasts a selection of games live. For the full offering, many fans choose to use the American version of HBO Max via a VPN, which allows you to stream all matches and extra content.
You can stream NFL games for free on certain legal channels, such as free-to-air on UK channels like Channel 5, but this often requires a VPN to get a UK IP address. In addition, there are sometimes promotions or free trial periods with various streaming services that give you temporary access.
To stream NFL to your TV, you can use the NFL app or streaming services like HBO Max (US version) with a device like a Smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, or a gaming console. Connect your device to the internet, log in to the chosen streaming service and start the NFL games
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