The Super Bowl may not be a national holiday, but we certainly treat it like one in the United States.
Super Bowl 2026 is the 60th Super Bowl in the history of the NFL, and the game has been one of the top-rated programs of the year for decades.
To help you get ready for Super Bowl Sunday, Watch With Us has put together a primer for everything you need to know about Super Bowl 2026.
To start out, we’ll tell you the exact time that this year’s game is scheduled for kickoff.
When Is Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl 2026, or Super Bowl LX, is being broadcast from Levi’s Stadium — the home of the San Francisco 49ers — in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff will begin on Sunday, February 8, at 3:30 p.m. PST / 6:30 p.m. EST, and the game is expected to last approximately four hours, including the halftime show.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2026
The easiest way to watch Super Bowl 2026 is on NBC. As part of the broadcast networks’ deal with the NFL, it’s on a different TV channel every year.
If you’re streaming Super Bowl 2026, the NBC-affiliated Peacock is your best bet. NFL+ is also broadcasting the event on mobile devices. Pregame coverage is slated to begin at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:o0 a.m. ET, so it will be a long day of football for fans who enjoy the real national pastime.
How Can I Stream Super Bowl 2026 for Free?
If you want to stream the 2026 Super Bowl but don’t want to pay for Peacock, you can still stream the football game for free. You can stream the game on NBC and Telemundo on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV since they both offer free trials. Because of an ongoing carrier dispute, Fubo TV will not stream this year’s Super Bowl.
Who’s Playing in the Super Bowl This Year?
For the first time since Tom Brady left the team in 2019, the New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl and going for their seventh win as a franchise. The Patriots struggled for years to return to contention, and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel has brought the team back to the cusp of greatness behind quarterback Drake Maye. At only 23 years old, Maye is set to become the second-youngest starting quarterback in Super Bowl history, behind Dan Marino.
Like the Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks missed the playoffs last year. This year, however, has been another story entirely. Second-year coach Mike Macdonald had to let the Seahawks’ previous quarterback, Geno Smith, leave the team via trade over a salary dispute. In Smith’s place, former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has emerged as a star player in his own right. There are some similarities between the resurgence of the Patriots and the Seahawks, but only one team can win the big game.
Who’s Hosting Super Bowl 2026?
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth are this year’s announcers. Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will be the sideline reporters on the field.
Who’s Singing the National Anthem?
Charlie Puth is slated to begin the show by performing the national anthem.
Who’s Performing the Halftime Show At Super Bowl 2026?
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny is making his second Super Bowl halftime appearance. Bad Bunny previously appeared as a supporting act during Super Bowl 2020, behind Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. This year’s performance will make Bad Bunny the first musical artist to headline the halftime show and perform entirely in Spanish.
Bad Bunny’s selection has been controversial in some corners because of his outspoken opposition to ICE. The NFL has stood by its decision to pick him because Bad Bunny is one of the most popular music performers. He has a sizable following, which likely means his fans will tune in to see him play.
Who’s Going to Win Super Bowl 2026?
The early betting line favors the Seahawks, who finished 1st in their conference. But it’s far from certain, and the Patriots could just as easily be Super Bowl champions again. We’ll see how it plays out soon enough.
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