The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are eyeing another Vince Lombardi Trophy
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NEED TO KNOW
- The 2026 Super Bowl will take place on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif.
- The NFL championship game will air on NBC and be available on streaming
- Super Bowl LX will also be broadcast on Telemundo and Universo
While snacks and drinks are a must for any Super Bowl watch party, the most important detail is how to tune in for the big game.
Super Bowl LX is about to kick off, with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks going head-to-head at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. In addition to the NFL teams vying for another Vince Lombardi Trophy, the special sports event will also feature highly-anticipated performances.
The rock band Green Day will open up the 2026 Super Bowl followed by Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile's rendition of "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
Later on, the Patriots and Seahawks players will get a break when Bad Bunny takes center stage as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show star. With football festivities already in full swing, it's easy to overlook info about how to stream the NFL championship showdown.
So, to avoid a watch party foul, here's everything to know about where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl.
What time does the 2026 Super Bowl start?
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The 2026 Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 8.
The NFL championship game will take place at Levi's Stadium in California, featuring the Patriots and Seahawks.
According to NBC Sports, Super Bowl coverage will start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on Feb. 8, with the Road to the Super Bowl, followed by the Super Bowl LX Pregame Show at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
What time are the 2026 Super Bowl performances?
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The 2026 Super Bowl opening ceremony will start at 6 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, and it will feature a performance by Green Day, celebrating the game being played in their home state.
"We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!" lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong told the Associated Press. "We are honored to welcome the MVPs who've shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let's have fun! Let's get loud!"
As for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, headliner Bad Bunny is set to take the stage around 8 p.m. ET to 8:30 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the 2026 Super Bowl?
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The 2026 Super Bowl will air on NBC on Feb. 8. It will also be available on Telemundo and Universo for Spanish speakers.
According to NBC, the 2026 Super Bowl is the 21st time the big game will be broadcast on NBC, and it is the second time the network has been the home of a Super Bowl showdown between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Before 2026, the most recent year the Super Bowl aired on NBC was in 2022, per NBC Los Angeles. Fox aired the major football game in 2025 and CBS got the chance the year prior.
How can I stream the 2026 Super Bowl?
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For those unable to access NBC, the 2026 Super Bowl will be available to be stream live on Peacock.
A Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription is required to watch the 2026 Super Bowl.
According to NBC Sports, Super Bowl coverage will be broadcast "live all day in 4K HDR" on NBC and Peacock.
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