When is the 2026 Super Bowl? Patriots vs. Seahawks start time, TV channel, where to stream and more

The New England Patriots needed a few years to rebuild after the departure of Belichick and Brady, and boy have they ever. The AFC champions, led by quarterback Drake Maye, will face the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl LX. The two teams also met at the 2014 Super Bowl where the Pats defeated the Seahawks 28-24. This time around, with Sam Darnold leading the Seahawks offense, will things be different? We’ll find out when the teams meet at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on Sunday, February 8. The game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The 2026 Super Bowl will be broadcast on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. And in case you haven’t heard, viewers will also be treated to a halftime performance from singer and rapper Bad Bunny, and there will be pre-game performances by Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones, too. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to Super Bowl LX when it airs on Feb. 8.

When is the 2026 Super Bowl?

The 2026 Super Bowl is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 8, 2026.

How to watch the Super Bowl:

Date: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

TV channel: NBC, Telemundo

Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, NFL+ and more

2026 Super Bowl game time

The 2026 Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 8, 2026, but you can catch Green Day’s pre-show performance starting at 6 p.m. ET.

2026 Super Bowl game channel

The 2026 Super Bowl will air on NBC. A Spanish-language broadcast available on Telemundo.

2026 Super Bowl teams:

AFC champions the New England Patriots will play NFC champions the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl LX.

Where is the 2026 Super Bowl being played?

The 2026 Super Bowl will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl without cable

You can stream NBC and Telemundo on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV, both of which are among Engadget’s choices for best streaming services for live TV. (Note that Fubo and NBC are currently in the midst of a contract dispute and NBC channels are not available on the platform.) The game will also be streaming on Peacock and on NFL+, though with an NFL+ subscription, you’re limited to watching the game on mobile devices.

For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including the 2026 Super Bowl, Winter Olympics coverage, and more. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.

For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

$10.99/month at Peacock

In addition to hosting NBC’s Super Bowl broadcast, DirecTV’s Entertainment tier gets you access to loads of channels where you can tune in to college and pro sports throughout the year, including ESPN, TNT, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, and, depending on where you live, local affiliates for ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.

Whichever package you choose, you’ll get unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN Unlimited.

DirecTV’s Entertainment tier package is $89.99/month. But you can currently try all this out for free for 5 days. If you’re interested in trying out a live-TV streaming service for football, but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.

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Who is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance. You can expect that show to begin after the second quarter, likely between 8-8:30 p.m. ET. Green Day will also perform a pre-game show starting at 6 p.m. ET. Look out for pre-game performances from singer Charlie Puth, who is performing the National Anthem, Brandi Carlile, who is scheduled to sing «America The Beautiful,» and Grammy winner Coco Jones who will perform «Lift Every Voice and Sing.»