Quick answer: Super Bowl 2026, officially Super Bowl LX, was played on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff was at 6:30 pm Eastern, which was 11:30 pm GMT in the UK. The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29–13.
Ask three friends when the Super Bowl was in 2026 and you might get three different answers. One says Sunday. Another says Monday. The one who stayed up in London swears the final whistle came at about three in the morning. They are all a little bit right.
The date of Super Bowl 2026 is Sunday, 8 February, but the time difference between California and Europe makes the night feel like it belongs to two different days. This guide clears up the date, the kickoff times, the venue and the result, and covers the details people keep searching for months later: what happened at halftime, how UK fans could watch, and when the next Super Bowl takes place.
Super Bowl 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Answer |
| Official name | Super Bowl LX (Super Bowl 60) |
| Date | Sunday, 8 February 2026 |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California |
| Kickoff | 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT / 11:30 pm GMT |
| Teams | Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots |
| Final score | Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 |
| MVP | Kenneth Walker III, running back |
| Halftime headliner | Bad Bunny |
| US broadcast | NBC, Peacock and Telemundo |
| UK broadcast | Channel 5 and Sky Sports |
Why the Date Confuses So Many People
Sunday in America, Monday for much of the world
The Super Bowl is always played on a Sunday, and in the United States it starts in the late afternoon on the West Coast and early evening on the East Coast. That scheduling suits American television. It does not suit anyone living six or more hours ahead.
For UK viewers, Super Bowl LX began at 11:30 pm on Sunday night and ran well past midnight. Most of the second half, the trophy presentation and the post-game reaction all happened on Monday, 9 February. If you only remember the final score arriving on Monday morning, your memory is fine. The game itself still belongs to Sunday, 8 February.
Kickoff times around the world
The scheduled kickoff was 6:30 pm Eastern Time. Here is what that meant elsewhere:
| Location | Local kickoff time |
| Santa Clara (Pacific Time) | 3:30 pm, Sunday 8 February |
| New York (Eastern Time) | 6:30 pm, Sunday 8 February |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 11:30 pm, Sunday 8 February |
| Central Europe (CET) | 12:30 am, Monday 9 February |
| Pakistan (PKT) | 4:30 am, Monday 9 February |
One practical note: the halftime show has no fixed clock time. It begins after the second quarter ends, and because the clock stops constantly in American football, a quarter lasts far longer than fifteen minutes in real life. The first half of a Super Bowl usually takes roughly an hour and a half to two hours from kickoff.
Where Super Bowl LX Was Played
The game was held at Levi’s Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara. It was the second time the stadium hosted the game. The first was Super Bowl 50 in 2016, when the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers. Overall, it was the third Super Bowl held in the San Francisco Bay Area, after Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium in January 1985.
Levi’s Stadium had a busy 2026. Months after the Super Bowl, it was also set to host matches at the FIFA men’s World Cup, which put the venue in the global spotlight twice in a single year.
Fans who were not at the game could still be part of the week. Super Bowl Week ran ahead of kickoff with events such as Opening Night and the Super Bowl Experience fan festival in the Bay Area, both aimed at families and casual fans as much as die-hards.
Who Played and What Happened on the Night
Super Bowl LX was a rematch. The Seahawks and Patriots had last met on this stage in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, a game remembered for New England’s late goal-line interception that sealed a 28–24 win. Seattle fans had waited more than a decade for a chance to answer it.
A defence-first game
The Seahawks answered emphatically. Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, hitting from 33, 39, 41 and 41 yards to build a 12–0 lead through the first three quarters. Seattle’s defence was just as important. It recorded seven sacks, a number that ties the Super Bowl record, and kept New England’s offence off balance for most of the night.
Seattle’s first touchdown arrived in the fourth quarter. The Patriots replied with their own score to make it 19–7, which briefly suggested a comeback. Then a series of New England turnovers let Seattle add ten more points, and the game was effectively over. The final was 29–13.
The MVP
Running back Kenneth Walker III took home Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and helping set up several of Myers’ field goals. He became the first running back to win the award in nearly three decades, which is a notable detail in an era when quarterbacks collect most of the hardware.
Quarterback Sam Darnold had a steady, turnover-free game for Seattle. Head coach Mike Macdonald, still only 38, became one of the youngest coaches ever to win the game.
What it meant for both franchises
For Seattle, it was a second Lombardi Trophy and the first since Super Bowl XLVIII, which came at the end of the 2013 season. For New England, it was a painful night in a season that had otherwise been a surprising success under head coach Mike Vrabel. The loss made the Patriots the first team in NFL history to lose six Super Bowls.
Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show
For many viewers, the halftime show was the main event. The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was headlined by Bad Bunny, who arrived fresh from winning three Grammy Awards the week before.
The booking made history in two ways. He became the first male solo Latin artist to headline the halftime show, and his set was performed mainly in Spanish, a first for the stage. The production turned the field into a Puerto Rican setting, celebrating Latino culture through music and guest appearances.
The announcement drew criticism from some conservative voices in the lead-up, as halftime picks often do, but it also drew enormous attention. If you missed it live, the NFL uploads full halftime shows to its YouTube channel, so you can still watch it in full.
How Fans Watched Super Bowl 2026
In the United States
NBC held the broadcast rights, with a simulcast on the Peacock streaming service. Spanish-language coverage aired on Telemundo. Pregame coverage began at 1 pm ET, more than five hours before kickoff.
In the United Kingdom
UK viewers had two main options:
- Channel 5: free-to-air, also available through the Channel 5 app. Its coverage began about an hour before kickoff.
- Sky Sports: live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports NFL, with coverage starting at 10 pm GMT. People with NFL Game Pass could also watch through DAZN.
The free option matters. Anyone with a TV licence could watch without paying for a sports subscription, which is part of why the Super Bowl keeps growing as a UK social event. If you are weighing up which services carry which fixtures during the rest of the year, our guide on how to watch live sport legally in the UK explains the options and why official routes beat risky streaming sites.
A Simple Way to Work Out Kickoff Time Wherever You Live
If you ever need to convert a Super Bowl kickoff for your own city, the method takes under a minute:
- Start with the Eastern Time kickoff. For Super Bowl LX that was 6:30 pm ET.
- Convert that to GMT by adding five hours during standard winter time, which gives 11:30 pm.
- Add or subtract your own offset from GMT. Pakistan is five hours ahead, so 4:30 am the next day. Central Europe is one hour ahead, so 12:30 am.
- Remember that the date rolls over. If your local time lands after midnight, the game you are watching started on the previous calendar day.
Daylight saving can shift this by an hour in some countries, so double-check any conversion that falls in March or later.
Super Bowl Dates Over Recent Years
The date moves a little each year, but the game has tended to land on the second Sunday in February. Here is how the recent ones line up:
| Super Bowl | Date | Venue | City |
| LVII | 12 February 2023 | State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona |
| LVIII | 11 February 2024 | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| LIX | 9 February 2025 | Caesars Superdome | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| LX | 8 February 2026 | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, California |
| LXI | 14 February 2027 | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California |
When Is the Next Super Bowl?
The next game, Super Bowl LXI, is scheduled for Sunday, 14 February 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles. It will wrap up the 2026 NFL season, which is the one currently under way. SoFi Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022, when the Rams beat the Bengals 23–20, so this will be its second time.
On the TV side, the 2027 game was announced for ABC and ESPN in the United States. UK broadcast details usually become clear closer to the date, so check official channel listings in the weeks beforehand. As always, schedules can change, so confirm the date with the NFL before making travel plans.
What the Roman Numerals Mean
The numbering trips up a lot of newcomers. The Super Bowl is named for the season it concludes, using Roman numerals. L stands for 50 and X for 10, so LX is 60. That is why the 2026 game is the 60th Super Bowl even though the date says 2026. The NFL briefly dropped the numerals for the 2016 game, calling it Super Bowl 50 for branding reasons, then returned to the traditional style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the date of Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl 2026 was played on Sunday, 8 February 2026. It was Super Bowl LX, the 60th edition.
What time did Super Bowl 2026 start in the UK?
Kickoff was at 11:30 pm GMT on Sunday, 8 February. In the United States it started at 6:30 pm Eastern and 3:30 pm Pacific.
Who won Super Bowl 2026?
The Seattle Seahawks won, beating the New England Patriots 29–13. It was Seattle’s second Super Bowl title.
Where was Super Bowl 2026 played?
The game took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
Who performed at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?
Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. He was the first male solo Latin artist to do so.
Who was the Super Bowl 2026 MVP?
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named MVP after rushing for 135 yards.
When is the next Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, 14 February 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
