If you’re planning to watch the Super Bowl LIX on February 9, there’s something new to look forward to—Dolby Atmos audio will be part of the broadcast for the first time ever. That means if you’ve got the right setup at home, you’ll not only see the game in stunning Dolby Vision HDR, but you’ll also hear it in immersive, multi-dimensional sound.

This upgrade is thanks to Comcast and Dolby, who are bringing both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Xfinity X1 customers as part of Comcast’s Enhanced 4K experience. While Dolby Vision has been used in past Super Bowls, this is the first time Dolby Atmos is included, making it one of the most advanced game-day broadcasts yet.

Fans tuning in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will be able to experience the game with Dolby Atmos audio—if they have the right setup. The game will be available through Comcast’s Enhanced 4K broadcast on Xfinity X1, which was first introduced during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Dolby Atmos is a spatial audio format that creates a three-dimensional sound experience by adding height channels, allowing audio to move freely around the listener. This means viewers won’t just hear the action; they’ll feel surrounded by it—whether it's the roar of the crowd, the crunch of a tackle, or the referee's whistle echoing across the stadium.

When paired with Dolby Vision HDR, which enhances brightness, contrast, and color accuracy on compatible TVs, the game promises to be a visual and auditory spectacle.

Not everyone will be able to experience Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision—you’ll need the right equipment. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A Comcast Xfinity X1 subscription
• A Dolby Vision-compatible TV
• A Dolby Atmos-compatible sound system (like a soundbar or home theater speakers)
• A Comcast X1 set-top box (Xi6, XiOne, or XG1v4)
• The Xfinity Stream app, which supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on compatible streaming devices

If you don’t have a Dolby Atmos sound system, don’t worry—you’ll still get improved audio thanks to virtualized Atmos effects on some soundbars and TVs.

While this is a big step forward for sports broadcasting, there are some limitations. The Super Bowl’s 4K feed is upscaled from HD, so it’s not true 4K resolution. And while Dolby Atmos will enhance the sound, it’s not a full object-based mix—it’ll be a processed version optimized for home viewing.

Another thing to note is latency—or in this case, the lack of it. Comcast says its Enhanced 4K stream has ultra-low latency, meaning you’ll be watching the action only a few seconds behind the live game. That’s a significant improvement over some streaming services that have a delay of 30 seconds or more.

Bringing Dolby Atmos to the Super Bowl is a big move, but it’s part of a larger trend. Sports broadcasts are gradually adopting higher-quality audio and video standards, making the at-home experience feel more like being in the stadium.

Other major sports events, like Major League Soccer on Apple TV+, have already started using Dolby Atmos, and it’s likely that more networks will follow Comcast’s lead. As streaming technology improves, we can expect more immersive viewing experiences for everything from football to the Olympics.

Even if you’re not an Xfinity X1 customer, you’ll still have plenty of ways to watch the game. Fox is broadcasting Super Bowl LIX in 4K, and Tubi will also stream it for free. Other streaming services like YouTube TV and FuboTV will carry the game, and satellite providers like DirecTV will also have it.

That said, only Comcast’s Enhanced 4K feed on X1 will include both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, so if you want the most immersive Super Bowl experience, you’ll need to watch it that way.

With kickoff at 6:30 PM ET, Super Bowl LIX is shaping up to be a big night for both football and home entertainment. If you have the right setup, this will be the best-sounding Super Bowl yet—and even if you don’t, there’s still plenty to enjoy, especially if the Eagles win!