The NFL has locked in the Bay Area as the next Super Bowl destination, moving the championship game west after last year’s New Orleans spectacle.
At a Glance
- Super Bowl LX will be played Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- The venue last hosted the game in 2016 when Denver defeated Carolina in Super Bowl 50.
- NBC will carry the telecast and Peacock will stream it live nationwide.
- Why it matters: Fans can now book travel and tune-in details nearly a year in advance, while the 49ers chase a home-field title run.
Date and Location Locked In
The league confirmed that Super Bowl LX lands on February 8, 2026. Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers, will serve as the official host city, with all game-day action centered on Levi’s Stadium.
Levi’s Stadium Returns to the Spotlight
Opened in 2014, Levi’s Stadium staged its first Super Bowl only two seasons later. That 2016 showdown-Super Bowl 50-ended with the Denver Broncos topping the Carolina Panthers. A decade later, the circular venue will again greet fans, media, and halftime entertainers for the NFL’s premier event.
Bay Area Super Bowl History
This marks the region’s third time hosting the big game:
- 1985: Stanford Stadium welcomed Super Bowl XIX.
- 2016: Levi’s Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50.
- 2026: Levi’s Stadium returns for Super Bowl LX.
Broadcast Details
NBC owns the 2026 rights. Viewers can watch on the network’s flagship channel or stream every down via Peacock, ensuring nationwide access across cable, satellite, and digital platforms.
Playoff Picture Taking Shape
Wild-card weekend has already reshaped the bracket. Results include:
- Rams slip past Carolina.
- Chicago stages a comeback against Green Bay.
- Buffalo survives a thriller.
- San Francisco upsets Philadelphia.
- New England holds serve at home.
With these outcomes, the path to February’s championship remains wide open as divisional rounds approach.
What Comes Next
Although the final matchup won’t be set until later this month, organizers are moving full speed on logistics. Ticket blocks, hotel allotments, and security plans are already in motion for the Bay Area’s return to the NFL’s biggest stage.
Fans eager to witness history-or simply enjoy the week-long festivities-can pencil in the date and start making arrangements now that the league has made the official announcement.
