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Super Bowl LX Set for Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium Featuring Patriots‑Seahawks Rematch

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Game Date, Time, and Venue Confirmed The NFL’s 60th championship will kickoff Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET, hosted at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California — the venue’s second Super Bowl after 2016 [1][2]. The league continues its post‑2021 schedule of playing the title game on the second Sunday in February [1][2]. Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, will accommodate roughly 70,000 fans for the event [1][2].

Patriots and Seahawks Prepare for Their 12th and 4th Appearances New England enters seeking a record seventh Lombardi Trophy, led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel [1][2]. Seattle returns with veteran quarterback Sam Darnold under coach Mike Macdonald, aiming for its second championship [1][2]. The matchup recreates the 2015 Super Bowl, marking the Patriots’ 12th (league‑record) and the Seahawks’ fourth appearance [1][2].

NBC Leads Multi‑Platform Broadcast With Veteran Announcing Crew NBC will air the game nationally on its main network, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo, while streaming options include Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and DirecTV [1][2]. Play‑by‑play duties belong to Mike Tirico, who will also host the Winter Olympics primetime show later that day, a repeat of his 2022 double‑hosting role [1][2]. Analysts Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark, Kaylee Hartung, and rules expert Terry McAulay complete the on‑air team [1][2].

Halftime and Pre‑Game Entertainment Highlight Bad Bunny, Green Day, and Others Grammy‑winner Bad Bunny headlines the Apple Music halftime show, bringing Latin rap and reggaeton to the field [1][2]. Punk‑rock trio Green Day opens the pre‑game ceremony, while Charlie Puth sings the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performs “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivers “Lift Every Voice and Sing” [1][2]. These performances underscore the NFL’s push for broader cultural relevance [1][2].

Betting Markets Favor Seattle by 4½ Points BetMGM lists the Seahawks as 4½‑point favorites over the Patriots, reflecting confidence in Seattle’s defense and recent playoff form [1][2]. The odds provide a snapshot of public sentiment ahead of the championship [1][2].

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Timeline

Feb 1, 2015 – The Patriots defeat the Seahawks 28‑24 in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium, marking the franchises’ only previous championship meeting and giving New England its fifth Lombardi Trophy [5][10].

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, establishing the venue as a premier Super Bowl site [4][6][8][9][10].

Feb 3, 2019 – New England wins Super Bowl LIII 13‑3 over the Los Angeles Rams at Allegiant Stadium, its most recent championship before a seven‑year drought [5][10].

2021 – The NFL expands to a 17‑game regular season and formalizes the second Sunday in February as the fixed Super Bowl date, a scheduling pattern that continues into 2026 [4][7][9].

2023 season – The Patriots finish 4‑13, their worst record since 2000, prompting owner Robert Kraft to replace Bill Belichick with former linebacker Mike Vrabel, who later engineers a historic turnaround [1].

2025‑26 regular season – Seattle posts a 14‑3 record, tied for the league’s best, while New England also finishes 14‑3, setting up both teams for deep playoff runs [1].

Jan 26, 2026 – The Seahawks beat the Rams 31‑27 in the NFC Championship; Sam Darnold throws for 346 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and says the win “means the world” to him [2][12].

Jan 26, 2026 – The Patriots edge the Broncos 10‑7 in the AFC Championship; rookie quarterback Drake Maye runs for a touchdown, becomes the second‑youngest Super Bowl starter behind Dan Marino, and helps New England post a defensive average of 8.7 points per game, the fewest since the 2000 Ravens [3][12].

Feb 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX (Super Bowl 60) kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, pitting the Patriots (seeking a record seventh title) against the Seahawks (aiming for a second Lombardi); NBC leads a multi‑platform broadcast, Bad Bunny headlines the Apple Music halftime show, Green Day opens the ceremony, and pre‑game singers include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12].

Feb 8, 2026 (post‑game outlook) – Head coach Mike Vrabel eyes a unique player‑coach Super Bowl triumph, hoping to become the first to win the Lombardi Trophy as both a player and head coach for the same franchise [1][3].

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