Breaking: Super Bowl 2026 date set. Clear your calendar.
I can confirm Super Bowl LX will be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Kickoff is set for the early evening window, around 6:30 pm ET, the sweet spot for the biggest night in sports and pop culture. This is the Bay Area’s next massive moment, and it is built to be a global show. Football meets star power, with Bad Bunny expected to turn halftime into a stadium-shaking celebration. 🏈✨
When and where to watch
Super Bowl 2026 is locked for the second Sunday in February, right in the heart of awards season. Expect celebrity arrivals, red carpet fits, and a late night finish that still lets fans ride the Monday glow. Levi’s Stadium has done this dance before, and the Bay knows how to host a world event.
NBC will carry the broadcast in the United States, with a full Peacock stream for cord cutters. Spanish language coverage will sit under the NBCUniversal umbrella, so expect a Telemundo option. Plan on wall to wall pregame, live musical teases, and a postgame that runs past primetime.
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
- Spanish broadcast: Telemundo
- Kickoff window: about 6:30 pm ET, 3:30 pm PT
Super Bowl LX. Sunday, February 8, 2026. Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.
The halftime moment, why Bad Bunny matters
This halftime is lining up as a culture quake. Bad Bunny brings arena anthems, mosh pit energy, and a true global footprint. His catalog hits every mood, from party starters to chest thumpers. That mix is perfect for a 12 to 15 minute sprint.
Expect Spanish first, not a token verse. Expect choreography that flips between street and spectacle. And expect a stage that moves. His tours have featured floating cars, neon scaffolds, and beach party color. Do not be surprised if he lifts the field into a San Juan night, then drops it into a Bay club.
Guests are part of the thrill. A Latin hit parade is on the table. Think potent collabs, tight edits, and a final chorus that the whole building can sing without a teleprompter. Even the camera work will feel different, faster cuts, tighter frames, and a lot of color.
This is bigger than one artist. The NFL is speaking to a young, bilingual audience that lives on playlists, festivals, and crossover hits. The league wants the game to feel like the world’s biggest block party, where football pulls in fans who show up for music first. That is a smart bet in 2026.
Celebrity watch, Bay Area edition
Circle the suites. The guest list will be stacked with artists, athletes, and tech royalty. Expect Bay icons to pop up, plus film stars fresh off awards campaigns. The tunnel walk will double as a runway. Eyes on the jewelry, the jackets, and the custom team gear. The Levi’s Stadium backdrop means brand moments everywhere. Capsule sneakers could drop that weekend, and luxury houses will move fast on tunnel fits.
The pregame will hum with cameos. Imagine a Bay hip hop nod in the building. Imagine a quick cutaway to a Silicon Valley founder in a vintage jacket. The halftime green room becomes its own mini show, and every seat on the 50 feels like a photo studio.
Tickets, travel, and party plans
If you want in, start now. Official hospitality runs through NFL On Location, with travel packages and verified seats. Hotels from San Francisco to San Jose will fill quickly. Caltrain and rideshares will be the move on game day. If you are hosting at home, think big screen, louder speakers, and a menu that leans into the moment.
Set a calendar alert for February 8. Book refundable travel. If you plan to stream, test your setup the week before.
The party theme writes itself. Latin pop meets Bay vibes. Build a playlist that swings from club heaters to classic halftime anthems. Bright colors on the table, tropical snacks next to garlic fries, and a dance break by the second quarter two minute warning.
Avoid ticket scams. Buy only from verified sellers or official partners. Prices that look unreal usually are.
The cultural play
This game will be more than a championship. It will be a check in on what America is watching, singing, and celebrating. The Bay Area brings tech sheen and festival muscle. Bad Bunny brings global fandom and a visual language that travels across borders. The NFL brings a stage built for billions of eyes.
Mark it down. Sunday, February 8, 2026. Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. A football classic in the making, wrapped in a halftime built to move the needle. See you under the lights, with the volume all the way up.
