The stage is set: the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots have punched their tickets to Super Bowl LX, a coast-to-coast clash under California sunshine on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The NFL’s biggest game returns to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, for the second time in a decade. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. EST / 3:30 p.m. PST, with NBC carrying the broadcast and Shawn Smith assigned as the referee.

That means a full week of football and pop-culture energy across the Bay Area. From fan festivals at San Francisco’s Moscone Center to an opening ceremony by the Bay Area’s own Green Day, Super Bowl LX is designed to feel both fresh and familiar—a nod to six decades of champions with a distinctly local flavor.

The Bay Area, Back at the Center of It All

Levi’s Stadium last hosted Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016, when the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10. A decade later, the venue again welcomes the world, this time with the Seahawks and Patriots in the spotlight. It’s the third Super Bowl staged in the Bay Area overall, joining Super Bowl XIX (1985) at Stanford Stadium and the golden-anniversary Super Bowl 50.

The NFL selected Levi’s Stadium on May 22, 2023, without a formal bidding process, underscoring the league’s confidence in Santa Clara and its infrastructure. The setting blends modern stadium design with easy regional access, a major reason the site has become a repeat host.

• Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA (home of the 49ers)
• History: Second Super Bowl at Levi’s; third in the Bay Area
• Selection: NFL awarded site in May 2023 with no bidding

“If the NFL trusts Santa Clara again, it’s because the Bay knows how to throw a Super Bowl week.”

Kickoff, TV Details, and the Crew Calling the Shots

Super Bowl Sunday sticks with tradition: 6:30 p.m. EST / 3:30 p.m. PST kickoff. NBC has the game, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth in the booth. Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will have reports from the sidelines. On the field, veteran official Shawn Smith leads the crew as referee.

• TV: NBC
• Announcers: Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth
• Sidelines: Melissa Stark, Kaylee Hartung
• Referee: Shawn Smith

Before the opening whistle, the Bay Area’s own Green Day will perform an opening ceremony at Levi’s Stadium. The set is expected to celebrate six decades of Super Bowl history—a fitting tribute as the NFL turns another page in its most-watched event.

Seahawks vs. Patriots: A Coast-to-Coast Showcase

Nothing beats a simple, heavyweight matchup. The NFC champion Seattle Seahawks meet the AFC champion New England Patriots for the sport’s biggest prize. One represents the Pacific Northwest, the other the New England football culture that has impressed for years. It’s a national stage built for a clean, tactical game with all eyes on the quarterbacks, the pass rush, and late-game decisions.

Great Super Bowls are about moments: smart clock management, special teams shifts, and one or two plays that flip the night. In this matchup, expect field position to matter and early nerves to settle after the first couple of series. If either side finds a rhythm on third down, that could decide everything.

“This game will come down to who handles situational football better in the fourth quarter.”

Weeklong Events: Where Fans Plug In

San Francisco’s Moscone Center will serve as the fan hub with the Super Bowl Experience running Feb. 3–9. Expect interactive games, exhibits, and photo ops with the sport’s most iconic symbols. Organizers have posted detailed daily hours for easy planning.

The Pro Bowl Games are also set for Feb. 3 at Moscone Center, giving fans a full day of skill-showcase energy to kick off the week. Add to that Super Bowl LX Studio 60 at the Palace of Fine Arts (Feb. 6–7), and the menu of experiences only grows richer.

• Super Bowl Experience: Moscone Center, Feb. 3–9 (daily hours posted by organizers)
• Pro Bowl Games: Feb. 3, Moscone Center
• Studio 60: Feb. 6–7, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Getting around is simple. Regional transit options like BART, Caltrain, and the Capitol Corridor will be front-of-mind for many fans, with rideshare providing the last-mile solution on game day.

• Transit: BART, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor
• Rideshare: Recommended for end-to-end planning

“If you’re doing Super Bowl week right, you’re on transit for the events and saving your energy for Sunday.”

Tickets, Suites, and How to Be There

Official ticket and hospitality packages are available through On Location, the NFL’s partner for verified access. For groups, suites at Levi’s Stadium add comfort and privacy for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As always, buying through official channels is the safest way to secure entry.

• Official packages: On Location
• Suites: Available at Levi’s Stadium

Recent Super Bowls and the Road Ahead

Recent hosts remind us how quickly the spotlight moves. In 2022, Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium delivered a classic as the Rams edged the Bengals 23–20. In 2019, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium staged a defensive battle with the Patriots beating the Rams 13–3. And in 2025, New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome welcomed an Eagles win.

Looking forward, the NFL keeps returning to proven venues. Super Bowl LXI lands at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14, 2027, and Super Bowl LXII heads to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 13, 2028. Each stadium will be hosting the big game for the second time, just like Levi’s in 2026.

• 2027: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA (second hosting after Super Bowl LVI)
• 2028: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA (second hosting after Super Bowl LIII)

Why This Super Bowl Matters

Super Bowl LX blends what fans love most: a premium matchup, a welcoming city, and a production that respects the game’s past while pushing the experience forward. The Bay Area knows how to host—this is its third time—and the NFL is signaling trust by returning without a bidding process.

From Green Day’s tribute to the fan-first setup at Moscone Center, the build-up aims to make the week feel like a festival that ends with a championship. The Seahawks and Patriots now get the final word. One team will lift the Lombardi; the other will carry that quiet, nagging what-if into the offseason.

Either way, Santa Clara is ready. The lights, the noise, the nerves—everything is in place for a Sunday that again reshapes NFL history.