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WASHINGTON — Thirty-two teams enter the NFL season each year with the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.
With the playoffs now nearing their conclusion, football fans are once again turning their attention to the league’s big game. The annual event includes an intense football showdown, along with special pregame ceremonies, a massive halftime show, and is one of the most-watched broadcasts of the year.
Here’s what to know about Super Bowl LX, including when it kicks off, where it’s being played and how to watch.
When is the Super Bowl? What time is kickoff?
Super Bowl LX will be played on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for around 6:30 p.m. ET.
The Super Bowl traditionally takes place on the second Sunday in February, a schedule the NFL has followed since expanding to a 17-game regular season in 2021.
Where is Super Bowl 2026 being played?
The game will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers.
It will mark the second time Levi’s Stadium has hosted the Super Bowl. The venue previously welcomed the game in 2016, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10 in what was Peyton Manning’s final NFL appearance.
What channel is the Super Bowl on this year? How to watch the Super Bowl and pregame performances
Super Bowl LX will air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock, with coverage beginning well ahead of kickoff.
The NFL has announced a star-studded pregame entertainment lineup. Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” There will also ben an opening ceremony featuring Green Day.
The pregame ceremony will also feature American Sign Language performances, along with a multilingual signing presentation during the halftime show, adding another layer to the broadcast’s accessibility.