Super Bowl LX Showdown: Patriots vs. Seahawks – Kickoff Time and Secret Broadcast Details Revealed!
This Sunday, the football world pivots to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks collide in what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable Super Bowl LX showdown. Kickoff hits at 6:30 p.m. ET, setting the stage for a night packed with high stakes and heart-thumping action. As the 2026 Winter Olympics loom on the horizon, sports fans—especially those tuned into Peacock—are in for a weekend packed wall-to-wall with marquee events. Last year, the Super Bowl snagged a jaw-dropping 127 million viewers, and with Bad Bunny set to electrify the halftime show, expect those numbers to soar even higher. Whether you’re streaming on Peacock or catching the broadcast on NBC, this is your essential primer to diving headfirst into Super Bowl LX on February 8. LEARN MORE
It’s the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX this Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Between the Big Game and the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it’ll be a busy weekend for sports — especially if you’re a Peacock subscriber. A record 127 million viewers watched last year’s game, and with Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show this year, the ratings are likely only going up from there.
The 2026 Super Bowl will be broadcast on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. Here’s what you need to know to tune in to Super Bowl LX when it airs on Feb. 8.
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How to watch Super Bowl LX
Date: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC, Telemundo
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, NFL+ and more
What time is the 2026 Super Bowl on?
The 2026 Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 8, 2026. Green Day will be performing a pre-game special starting at 6 p.m. ET.
2026 Super Bowl game channel
Super Bowl LX will air on NBC. A Spanish-language broadcast is available on Telemundo.
Who are the 2026 Super Bowl teams?
The AFC champions, the New England Patriots, will play the 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, Calif., home of the San Francisco 49ers.
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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 stream on Peacock and NFL+, though with an NFL+ subscription, you’re limited to watching 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.
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.
Who is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?
Bad Bunny is headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance, which should begin after the second quarter, likely between 8-8:30 p.m. ET. Green Day will perform a pre-game show starting at 6 p.m. ET. If you’re tuning in before the game, singer Charlie Puth will perform the National Anthem, Brandi Carlile is scheduled to sing “America The Beautiful” and Grammy winner Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
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Where to buy tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl
Tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl are available on third-party resale platforms like StubHub and Gametime.



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