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Super Bowl LX Set for Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara Featuring Patriots‑Seahawks Rematch

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Game Date, Time, and Venue Confirmed The NFL will stage Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will host the event, marking the venue’s second Super Bowl after the 2016 edition [1][2]. The league continues its post‑2021 schedule of playing the championship on the second Sunday in February [1][2].

Patriots and Seahawks Return for 2015‑Era Rematch New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet, recreating the 2015 Super Bowl matchup. The Patriots, seeking a record seventh Lombardi Trophy, are led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel [1][2]. The Seahawks, aiming for their second title, field veteran quarterback Sam Darnold under coach Mike Macdonald [1][2]. This will be New England’s 12th Super Bowl appearance—a league record—and Seattle’s fourth [1][2].

NBC and Streaming Platforms Secure Broadcast Rights NBC will televise the game nationally, accompanied by Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo, while streaming will be available on Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and DirecTV [1][2]. Veteran play‑by‑play announcer Mike Tirico and analyst Cris Collinsworth will lead the commentary, joined by Melissa Stark, Kaylee Hartung, and rules analyst Terry McAulay [1][2]. Tirico will also host the Winter Olympics primetime show later that day, repeating his dual‑hosting role from 2022 [1][2].

Halftime and Pre‑Game Musical Acts Announced Grammy‑winner Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music halftime show, bringing Latin rap and reggaeton to the field [1][2]. Punk‑rock trio Green Day will open the pre‑game ceremony, followed by Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing” [1][2].

Betting Markets List Seahawks as Slight Favorites The BetMGM sportsbook lists Seattle as a 4½‑point favorite over New England, reflecting confidence in the Seahawks’ defense and recent playoff form [1][2]. Odds provide insight into public sentiment but do not guarantee the outcome [1][2].

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Timeline

2015 – The New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks 28‑24 in Super Bowl XLIX, creating a recent rivalry that resurfaces in the 2026 championship [1][3].

Feb 7, 2016 – Levi’s Stadium hosts Super Bowl 50, where the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24‑10 in Peyton Manning’s final NFL game, marking the venue’s first championship appearance [3][2].

2021 – The NFL expands to a 17‑game regular season and adopts the second Sunday in February for the Super Bowl, establishing the calendar that places Super Bowl LX on Feb 8, 2026 [1][3].

Feb 2022 – Mike Tirico double‑hosts the Super Bowl broadcast and the Winter Olympics primetime show, setting a precedent he repeats on Super Bowl day in 2026 [1][3].

Jan 2026 – The divisional playoff round eliminates the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears, clearing the path for the conference championships [4].

Jan 19, 2026 – The New England Patriots defeat the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship, securing their 12th Super Bowl berth and tying the Pittsburgh Steelers with six titles [4][2].

Jan 19, 2026 – The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship, earning a spot in Super Bowl LX and marking their fourth appearance after a 2015 loss and a 2014 win [4][2].

Jan 25, 2026 – The NFL confirms Super Bowl LX will be played on Feb 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the league’s 60th championship and the venue’s second hosting after 2016 [1][2][3][4].

Feb 2, 2026 – Betting markets list Seattle as a 4½‑point favorite over New England on the BetMGM Sportsbook, reflecting confidence in the Seahawks’ defense and recent playoff form [1][3].

Feb 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX kicks off at Levi’s Stadium, featuring rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the Patriots and veteran Sam Darnold for the Seahawks, with NBC’s Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth leading the broadcast across TV and streaming platforms [1][3].

Feb 8, 2026 – Bad Bunny headlines the Apple Music halftime show while Green Day opens the pre‑game ceremony; Charlie Puth sings the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performs “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivers “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” adding cultural prominence to the event [1][2][3][4].

Feb 8, 2026 – Later that evening, Mike Tirico hosts the Winter Olympics primetime show, repeating his dual‑hosting role from 2022 and linking the Super Bowl to the global Olympic broadcast [1][3].

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