Bruno Pugh
The confetti has barely settled from Super Bowl LIX, and already, football fans are circling February 8, 2026, on their calendars. Super Bowl LX is heading back to the Bay Area, and if you thought the hype around previous championships was intense, buckle up. This isn’t just another game—it’s a homecoming to one of the NFL’s most tech-savvy, football-obsessed regions, complete with a historic halftime show and a stadium that’s been prepping for this moment since its massive renovation.
Date And Kick-Off Details
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 8, 2026. That’s when Super Bowl LX kicks off at Levi’s Stadium, bringing the AFC and NFC champions together for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The game starts at 6:30 PM Eastern Time, which translates to 3:30 PM Pacific for those lucky enough to be in California. For UK and Irish fans willing to pull an all-nighter, you’re looking at an 11:30 PM start—a commitment that football enthusiasts make every single year.
The timing isn’t accidental. Super Bowl Sunday has evolved into America’s unofficial holiday, where millions gather around screens, stock up on wings and nachos, and turn living rooms into makeshift sports bars. NBC will broadcast the game nationally, with Telemundo offering Spanish-language coverage and Peacock streaming it live.
This broadcast represents the third year of the NFL’s 11-year television rotation, strategically scheduled during NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage since the 2026 Winter Games in Italy overlap with Super Bowl week. NBC is charging a hefty seven million dollars for a 30-second commercial slot, proving just how massive this event has become.
California’s Championship Venue
Super Bowl LX returns to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers and a venue that knows how to handle football’s biggest stage. This marks the second Super Bowl at Levi’s, following Super Bowl 50 back in 2016 when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers. The stadium seats approximately 68,500 fans, though temporary additions typically push capacity closer to 72,000 for the Super Bowl.
What sets this venue apart? Start with those absolutely massive video boards—the largest in the NFL at 48 feet tall by 200 feet wide. The stadium underwent a stunning 200 million dollar renovation specifically for Super Bowl LX and its upcoming World Cup hosting duties. The Bay Area’s mild February weather eliminates those freezing temperature worries that plague some Super Bowl locations, making it ideal for both the game and all those outdoor fan events surrounding it.
Bad Bunny Takes Center Stage At Halftime
The halftime show alone is worth the price of admission, or in this case, your undivided attention. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, making history as the first Latin male artist to take the solo spotlight at football’s biggest concert. While Bad Bunny previously appeared during the 2020 halftime show alongside Shakira, this performance marks his moment to command the stage alone.
His statement says it all: what’s happening represents not just personal achievement but recognition for his people, culture, and history. Expect the Moscone Center to host the Super Bowl Experience throughout the week, offering fans interactive games, NFL legends meet-and-greets, and that essential photo opportunity with the Vince Lombardi Trophy itself.