Super Bowl 2026: Historic Showdown Set for California
The Road to Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX is scheduled for 8 February 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marking a momentous occasion for American football fans worldwide. This will be the third Super Bowl to be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the second at Levi’s Stadium, the first being Super Bowl 50 a decade prior.
The championship game represents the culmination of an intense NFL season, with the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos competing in the AFC Championship, and the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks battling in the NFC Championship. These conference championship games, scheduled for 25 January, will determine which two teams will face off for the coveted Lombardi Trophy.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Halftime Performance
In a groundbreaking decision, Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist Bad Bunny was officially announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on 28 September 2025. Bad Bunny is the first male Latin American artist to headline the halftime show, and is expected to sing and rap primarily in Spanish.
The announcement has generated significant cultural significance. In a statement, Bad Bunny highlighted the importance of the event, saying, “This is for my people, my culture, and our history”. The performance promises to showcase Puerto Rican culture on one of the world’s biggest stages, with over 100 million viewers expected to tune in.
Entertainment and Broadcast Details
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool will kick off this year’s Super Bowl festivities with “their most iconic rock anthems”, leading the opening ceremony. Pop singer Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful”, and R&B singer Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
Super Bowl LX is scheduled to be televised by NBC, with the game planned to be streamed live on Peacock, as well as NFL+ via mobile devices. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the game will be televised on free-to-air Channel 5 and Sky Sports.
Why Super Bowl LX Matters
Super Bowl LX represents more than just a football championship. The event has evolved into a cultural phenomenon that brings together sports, music and entertainment. With Bad Bunny’s historic halftime performance, the 2026 Super Bowl highlights the NFL’s commitment to celebrating diverse cultures and reaching global audiences.
The NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee announced the official lineup of Super Bowl LX events and activations, bringing the excitement of the league’s biggest week to life across the greater San Francisco Bay Area. From fan experiences to special events, Super Bowl week promises to be a celebration that extends far beyond the game itself, cementing the event’s status as one of the most-watched sporting spectacles in the world.