Super Bowl 2026, marking the 60th edition of the championship game, is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026. The event will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. PST / 6:30 p.m. EST, with an expected duration of approximately four hours, including the highly anticipated halftime show.
For viewers looking to watch the game, NBC will have the broadcast rights, continuing its annual rotation with the NFL. Fans can also stream Super Bowl 2026 via the NBC-affiliated streaming service, Peacock. Additionally, the event will be available on mobile devices through NFL+. Pregame coverage is slated to commence at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET, promising an extensive day of football viewing.
Those interested in free streaming options can utilize platforms such as DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV, which offer free trials. Notably, due to an ongoing carrier dispute, Fubo TV will not be available for this year’s Super Bowl.
This year’s matchup features the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots, returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019, aim for their seventh championship title. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, the team has seen a resurgence, led by young quarterback Drake Maye. At just 23 years old, Maye is poised to become the second-youngest starting quarterback in Super Bowl history, following Dan Marino.
On the other hand, the Seahawks have also experienced a notable turnaround this season. After missing the playoffs last year, second-year coach Mike Macdonald has guided the team to success, despite the departure of former quarterback Geno Smith. The new star at the helm, Sam Darnold, has made significant contributions to the Seahawks’ performance.
The broadcast team for Super Bowl 2026 includes Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth as announcers, with Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung serving as sideline reporters.
In terms of entertainment, Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem, while Bad Bunny is set to headline the halftime show. This appearance marks Bad Bunny’s second Super Bowl performance, having previously been part of the 2020 halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. His role as the first artist to headline the halftime show while performing entirely in Spanish is noteworthy, though his selection has sparked discussions due to his outspoken views on immigration policies.
As for predictions, early betting lines favor the Seahawks, who finished first in their conference. Nonetheless, the Patriots’ return to form suggests that the outcome remains uncertain, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Fans will soon witness which team emerges victorious in this highly anticipated championship showdown.
