When is the Super Bowl 2026? Date, Location and everything you need to know about Super Bowl LX
The NFL season is nearing its climax, and Super Bowl LX is just weeks away. As the AFC and NFC champions prepare for American football’s biggest stage, anticipation is building around what promises to be one of the most watched sporting events of the year.
From kickoff time and venue details to the halftime show and broadcast information, SportsLigue breaks down everything fans need to know about Super Bowl 2026.
Super Bowl 2026 Date and Kickoff Time
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time)
Super Bowl 60 will kick off at its traditional early-evening slot, allowing for a prime-time audience across the United States and global viewership worldwide.
TV Channel and Live Stream
- TV Network: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
NBC will broadcast the Super Bowl for the first time since 2022, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth expected to lead coverage from the booth. The game will also be available to stream live on Peacock.
Where is Super Bowl 2026 being played?
City: Santa Clara, California
Stadium: Levi’s Stadium
Super Bowl 60 will be held at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. The NFL officially approved the venue in May 2023, marking the stadium’s second time hosting the Super Bowl.
Levi’s Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10.
Is Levi’s Stadium indoors?
No. Levi’s Stadium is an open-air venue. However, Northern California’s mild February climate makes extreme weather unlikely, offering ideal conditions for a Super Bowl matchup.
Levi’s Stadium Capacity and Features
- Seating Capacity: 68,500
- Opened: 2014
Ahead of Super Bowl 60, the 49ers completed a $200 million renovation, which includes, Ultra-high-resolution 4K video boards, Expanded LED displays, Upgraded Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, App-driven fan services, Sustainability and energy-efficiency upgrades. The venue has long been recognised for its cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly design.
Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026
The Super Bowl LX halftime show will be headlined by Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar and three-time Grammy Award winner. The performance is expected to be one of the first halftime shows to feature music performed primarily in Spanish, highlighting the NFL’s growing global and multicultural audience.
Super Bowl National Anthem Performers
- “The Star-Spangled Banner”: Charlie Puth
- “America the Beautiful”: Brandi Carlile
- “Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Coco Jones
The pregame ceremony will feature a diverse lineup of artists as part of the Super Bowl’s traditional opening festivities.
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Future Super Bowl Locations
| Year | City | Stadium |
| 2027 | Los Angeles, California | SoFi Stadium |
| 2028 | Atlanta, Georgia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Los Angeles will host the Super Bowl for the second time at SoFi Stadium, while Atlanta returns as host in 2028. Las Vegas, which hosted in 2024, is widely reported as a leading candidate for the 2029 edition, though no official announcement has been made.
How do Teams qualify for the Super Bowl?
The road to the Super Bowl is one of the most demanding journeys in professional sport, spanning an entire NFL season and multiple knockout rounds.
NFL Structure Explained
The NFL consists of 32 teams, split evenly into two conferences:
- American Football Conference (AFC)
- National Football Conference (NFC)
Each conference is further divided into four divisions: North, South, East and West, with four teams per division.
After a 17-game regular season, the postseason picture is set.
NFL Playoff Qualification Format
A total of 14 teams qualify for the NFL Playoffs:
- 8 division winners (four from each conference)
- 6 wild card teams (three from each conference with the best remaining records)
All qualifying teams are seeded based on their regular-season record, which determines matchups and home-field advantage.
Super Wild Card Weekend
The playoffs begin with Super Wild Card Weekend.
- 12 of the 14 playoff teams compete in this round
- The No. 1 seed in each conference receives a bye
- Six teams (three from each conference) advance
This opening round often delivers early drama, with no margin for error.
Divisional Round
The Divisional Round introduces the two top seeds from each conference. At this stage, 8 teams remain. The highest seed faces the lowest remaining seed in each conference. Winners move one step closer to the Super Bowl.
Conference Championship Games
After the divisional round, only four teams remain, 2 AFC teams and 2 NFC teams. Each conference holds a Championship Game, with the higher seed hosting and the winner crowned conference champion. These games decide who represents the AFC and NFC in the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl
The AFC Champion and NFC Champion then face off in the Super Bowl, competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Who is still alive in the NFL Playoffs?
Four teams remain in contention for Super Bowl 60:
- AFC Championship:
New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos
Sunday, January 25 – 3:00 p.m. ET - NFC Championship:
Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, January 25 – 6:30 p.m. ET
The winners will advance to Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.
Super Bowl 60 brings the NFL back outdoors after recent editions in New Orleans and Las Vegas. With a high-profile venue, a globally recognised halftime headliner and championship stakes at their peak, the 2026 Super Bowl is shaping up to be a landmark event in league history.
Stay with SportsLigue for playoff analysis, Super Bowl odds, and full coverage as the road to Super Bowl 60 reaches its dramatic conclusion.
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