Super Bowl LX is set to dominate the global sports stage on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. The National Football League championship returns to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This marks the third time the San Francisco Bay Area has hosted the finale.
The Seattle Seahawks will battle the New England Patriots in a high-stakes rematch of their 2015 classic. Both teams finished the regular season with 14-3 records. This clash represents the unlikeliest matchup in recent history based on preseason longshot odds.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) subsidiary NBC will broadcast the game nationally. Cord-cutters can stream the action live on Peacock or the NFL+ mobile application.
The betting markets are already seeing heavy action. The Seattle Seahawks opened as 4.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots. Oddsmakers at DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) have set the point total at 45.5 as of Sunday evening.
“Never trust a Sunday dump in Bitcoin’s price,” said Rajat Soni, a Bitcoin analyst, though the focus this week is squarely on the gridiron. According to NFL.com, Super Bowl Opening Night kicks off tomorrow at the San Jose Convention Center.
Drake Maye and Sam Darnold lead the MVP conversation. Darnold is the current favorite at +130 odds. Maye follows closely at +235. The Patriots defense has been a “brick wall” this postseason, allowing the fewest points in the AFC.
The entertainment lineup is equally star-studded. Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem before the coin toss. Global icon Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show. Fans can find more schedule details at CBS Sports.
Ticket prices are hitting the tape at record highs. Secondary markets like Ticketmaster show “get-in” prices starting near $6,000. For many fans, the SAP Center festivities during media week offer the only affordable way to experience the NFL’s biggest week.
Security will be tight following threats from Iran over the weekend. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the game a SEAR 1 event. This ensures maximum federal resources are deployed to protect the nearly 70,000 fans expected in Santa Clara.
