FEBRUARY 6, 2025 – The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite overseas audiences to enjoy the military network’s full-day coverage of America’s most watched sporting event, the Super Bowl, beginning this Sunday, February 9.
With the generous support of the National Football League (NFL), AFN will air Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, live on its global television and radio services for U.S. military audiences serving around the world and at sea.
AFN will live-stream the Super Bowl on its video streaming platform, AFN Now®. The game will also be available as video-on-demand shortly after the live broadcast.
AFN Super Bowl events and pregame coverage begin Sunday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m., Central European Time (CET), and at 5 p.m., Japan/Korea Time (JKT), all on AFN|sports.
AFN live coverage of Super Bowl LIX begins Monday, Feb. 10, at 12:30 a.m., CET, and 8:30 a.m., JKT, on AFN|sports.
AFN radio will provide extensive live and pre-game coverage on AFN Fans, available on your satellite decoder, and streaming on AFN Go.
Viewers are invited to have fun and interact during the game using #SB59AFN and #SuperBowlAFN on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
AFN|sports will repeat the Super Bowl on Feb. 10, in Europe, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., CET. In Japan/Korea, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., JKT, and again, Feb. 11, at 3 a.m., JKT.
For overseas military audiences who may have missed the 2025 NFC and AFC Championship Games, AFN will also rebroadcast the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs games on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 9 a.m., CET, and 5 p.m., JKT.
The AFN|family channel will be airing an annual family favorite, Puppy Bowl XXI, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m., CET/JKT. Returning for its 21st year, the beloved Puppy Bowl is TV’s original and longest running call-to-adoption event. Puppy players from Team Ruff and Team Fluff take to the Puppy Bowl stadium to win the “Lombarky” trophy.
AFN audiences are encouraged to prepare for the Super Bowl by downloading the AFN Now app ahead of the game and registering so they can enjoy the experience from kick off to the trophy presentation. The AFN Now app is available from the Google Play or Apple App store and is available to service members, families, and retirees living overseas. It is available on Google and Apple devices, Amazon Fire, Roku, and select smart TVs with app functionality.
It is recommended that those who have AFN Now get ready for the big game by ensuring it is up to date with the latest version.
Since launching two years ago, AFN Now has proven to be highly innovative and has seen record-breaking growth. The military streaming service now has more than 100,000 subscribers worldwide and has seen over one million hours watched. AFN Now continues to be popular with military audiences worldwide for its extensive content and flexible viewing schedules. Sports enthusiasts say they appreciate the option of watching live events or at their convenience as video-on-demand.
The AFN Now app is free to download and provides audiences with convenient access to their favorite AFN entertainment, news, and sports programming. The app is easy to download, and users can register at https://afn-now.myafn.mil/. The AFN Now Help Desk is manned around the clock to provide support. They can be reached at DMA.AFNnow.Help@mail.mil.
For a full listing of all Super Bowl themed shows airing on AFN TV, go to “MyAFN” for television schedules, which is located at https://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil. Or, for any additional questions, please contact the American Forces Network at dma.march.afn.list.affrel@mail.mil.
AFN’s broadcast of Super Bowl LIX builds on its eight decades of service to U.S. forces worldwide, dating back to 1943, and further underscores the military network’s dedication to its motto, “We Bring You Home.”