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Super Bowl LXI to Air on Two Separate Spanish-Language Networks

SportsEntertainment5/12/2026
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Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast in Spanish on both ESPN Deportes and Univision, with each network producing its own presentation and commentary. This marks the fourth Super Bowl for ESPN Deportes and follows Univision's Spanish broadcast in 2024. Disney will also broadcast the English-language version across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.

Facts First

  • Super Bowl LXI will be telecast across two Spanish-language outlets: ESPN Deportes and Univision.
  • Each network will produce a separate presentation with its own dedicated commentary team.
  • ESPN Deportes will broadcast its fourth Super Bowl in 2027.
  • Univision previously aired a Spanish-language Super Bowl in 2024.
  • The English-language telecast will air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.

What Happened

Disney's ESPN will broadcast Super Bowl LXI on its ESPN Deportes network. Disney has also sublicensed a telecast to TelevisaUnivision's Univision for the U.S. market. Under the agreement, ESPN Deportes and Univision will each produce and air separate Spanish-language presentations with dedicated commentary teams. Disney plans to broadcast the English-language version across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.

Why this Matters to You

If you prefer to watch the Super Bowl in Spanish, you will have a choice between two distinct broadcasts with different commentary teams. This could offer you more viewing options and potentially a preferred presentation style. TelevisaUnivision holds rights to show NFL games on broadcast TV in Mexico, which may indicate a broader focus on Spanish-language sports coverage.

What's Next

The dual Spanish-language broadcasts are set for Super Bowl LXI in 2027. The separate productions by ESPN Deportes and Univision may lead to different styles of commentary and analysis for viewers to compare.

Perspectives

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Media Executives celebrate the collaboration between ESPN Deportes and TelevisaUnivision as a way to expand access to Super Bowl LXI for millions of Spanish-speaking fans through combined reach and 'in-culture and in-language' coverage.
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ESPN Deportes Representatives emphasize that providing multiple Spanish-language telecasts for the Super Bowl continues their long-standing commitment to serving NFL fans within the Hispanic community.
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TelevisaUnivision Leadership highlights the significant growth of NFL fandom among Hispanic audiences and the 'unmatched energy and passion' these viewers bring to sports.