Now that we are getting closer to the time, a common question that comes up is when is the 2026 Super Bowl? If you’re already circling your calendar or dreaming up watch-party plans, here’s everything you need to know about Super Bowl LX (60): the exact date, prime-time kickoff, Bay Area venue, and how it caps off the NFL playoffs. Mark your calendars: Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where does the 2026 Super Bowl Take Place?
Super Bowl LX returns to the Golden State, hosted at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It’s the second time Levi’s will host the big game (following Super Bowl 50 in 2016) and the third overall Super Bowl in the Bay Area. Super Bowl LX will feature Bad Bunny as the headline act for halftime, and we have a complete 2026 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl schedule up for you here as well as the printable 2026 NFL Playoff bracket PDF to map out your predictions from Wild Card chaos to the Big Game.
When is the 2026 Super Bowl? Other Key Details
| Detail | Info |
| Date | Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) |
| Location | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| Teams | AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion |
| Broadcast Network | NBC (with Peacock streaming) |
| Halftime Show | Headliner (Bad Bunny) |
| Capacity | 68,500 (expandable for the big game) |
| Weather Outlook | Mild Bay Area February, expect 50-60°F, low rain chance |
| Tickets | Starting at $4,000+ on resale; premium packages via On Location/Ticketmaster |
The Road to Super Bowl LX: 2026 NFL Playoff Schedule
The 2025-26 NFL postseason expands on the drama of the new 14-team format, with seven teams per conference playing in a single elimination bracket over five weeks. The bracket locks in after Week 18 (January 3-4, 2026), and then the fun starts.
Here’s the full 2026 NFL Playoff Schedule – all times ET, subject to flexing by the league:
| Round | Dates | Key Matchups/Notes |
| Wild Card Round | Sat, Jan. 10 – Mon, Jan. 12 | 6 games total (3 per conference); Top seeds (No. 1) get byes. Games played at higher seeds home field. Expect primetime thrillers on NBC, CBS, FOX, and ESPN. |
| Divisional Round | Sat, Jan. 17 – Sun, Jan. 18 | 4 games; Winners advance to conference title games. Broadcast across major networks. |
| Conference Championships | Sun, Jan. 25 | AFC & NFC title games; Stakes sky-high for that Super Bowl ticket. |
| Super Bowl LX | Sun, Feb. 8 | The big one – AFC vs. NFC champs battle for the Lombardi Trophy. |
What if My Team Isn’t Going to Make the Playoffs?
That’s ok. Many fans are already looking at the 2026 NFL Draft and where their team might pick (and who) already. You can also look ahead to the 2027 NFL Playoff schedule and the regular season 2026 schedules as we get the basics posted ahead of the 2026 NFL schedule release in Mid-May.
