The Super Bowl is coming home to the California Bay Area—and with it comes a rush of emotion that only America’s biggest sporting night can deliver.
On Sunday, February 8, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will collide under the bright lights at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, bringing together football history, superstar entertainment, and millions of fans holding their breath at the same time.
This isn’t just a game. It’s a moment.
A Night Bigger Than Football
Yes, the matchup itself is electric. Two iconic franchises. High stakes. Legacy on the line. But the Super Bowl has never been just about football—and Super Bowl LX proves that once again.
This year’s event is stacked with entertainment that feels larger than life.
When the clock strikes kickoff, the eyes of the world will already be glued to the screen—but halftime is where the night explodes into color, rhythm, and emotion.
What Time Does the Super Bowl Kick Off?
Despite the massive buildup, the NFL usually keeps things right on schedule.
Super Bowl LX will kick off at approximately:
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Central Time
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4:30 p.m. Mountain Time
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3:30 p.m. Pacific Time
The stage? Levi’s Stadium, returning to Super Bowl glory for the first time in a decade. The last championship played there was in 2016, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers. Now, history is ready to be written again.
How to Watch the Big Game
Fans won’t miss a second of the action.
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TV Channel: NBC
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Streaming: Peacock
Whether you’re hosting a watch party, streaming from your couch, or sneaking glances on your phone, the Super Bowl will be everywhere.
Who’s Favored to Win?
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Seattle Seahawks enter the game as 4.5-point favorites.
But if Super Bowl history has taught us anything, it’s this: predictions mean nothing once the ball is in the air. Underdogs rise. Legends are born. And heartbreak is always just one play away.
Halftime Show: Bad Bunny Takes Over the World Stage
The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will be headlined by Bad Bunny, and the energy is already buzzing.
Fresh off global success and record-breaking streams, Bad Bunny brings more than music—he brings culture, pride, and pure emotion. His Puerto Rican roots, fused with global rhythms, promise a halftime show that won’t just be watched—it’ll be felt.
With albums like “Un Verano Sin Ti,” the most-streamed all-Spanish-language album in history, Bad Bunny has redefined what global superstardom looks like. Now, he steps onto one of the biggest stages on Earth.
The halftime show regularly draws over 100 million viewers worldwide, dominating social media before, during, and long after the final note fades. This year will be no different.
Standing Among Legends
Bad Bunny joins an elite list of recent halftime headliners:
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Kendrick Lamar, with SZA and a surprise appearance by Samuel L. Jackson in 2025
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Usher, delivering a nostalgic, hit-filled performance in Las Vegas in 2024
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Rihanna, who stunned the world in 2023 while revealing she was pregnant during her performance
Each show left its mark. Bad Bunny is ready to do the same.
Opening Ceremony: A Bay Area Tribute
Before kickoff, the night will begin with a powerful opening ceremony led by Green Day.
The legendary trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—hail from the East Bay, making this performance deeply personal. Expect iconic anthems, raw energy, and a tribute that feels like a love letter to the Bay Area itself.
National Anthem and Special Performances
As emotions rise and the stadium grows quiet, Charlie Puth will take center stage to sing the national anthem.
With over 35 billion streams, multiple platinum hits, and a voice that carries both power and vulnerability, Puth is set to deliver a performance that captures the gravity of the moment.
Joining him:
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Brandi Carlile performing “America the Beautiful”
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Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Each song adds another layer of meaning to a night built on unity, pride, and shared experience.
One Night, One Moment, Millions Watching
Super Bowl LX isn’t just about who wins or loses.
It’s about the chill before kickoff.
The roar after a touchdown.
The silence before the anthem.
The shared joy, heartbreak, and celebration.
For one night, the world stops—and all eyes turn to the game.
And it all begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.