Super Bowl 2026: UK time and date, half-time show details and how to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX but have already been eliminated from this season's play-offs - AP/Brynn AndersonThe New England Patriots have clinched a spot in a record 12th Super Bowl and will play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on February 8.
The Patriots' second-year quarterback Drake Maye led his team to a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, six years after the end of Tom Brady's historic tenure which brought in six Super Bowl victories.
Sam Darnold, the veteran quarterback for Seattle who is on his fifth team in eight seasons, will play in his first NFL championship after the Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 on Sunday in the NFC Championship game.
It is the first Super Bowl in four years not to feature the Kansas City Chiefs, who won two championships in a row but were thwarted by the Philadelphia Eagles last year in their attempt to win an unprecedented third consecutive trophy.
Here is everything you need to know in the build-up to Super Bowl LX.
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- When is the Super Bowl?
- How do I watch on TV?
- Who is performing in the half-time show?
- Will Donald Trump attend?
- Who will sing the national anthem?
- The road to the Super Bowl
- What are the latest odds?
Sunday, February 8, 11.30pm (UK time).
Where is it being held?The 68,500-capacity Levi's Stadium is located in Santa Clara, California, and has been home to the San Francisco 49ers since 2014. The stadium, which replaced Candlestick Park as the home of the 49ers, is a multi-use venue capable of hosting a range of sports as well as other events such as music concerts. The stadium seating capacity can be expanded to 75,000 for major events. A number of matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be staged at the venue.
Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara - Reuters/Kirby LeeHow do I watch on TV?Channel 5 will be showing the game free-to-air in the UK with fans also able to watch on Sky Sports.
Who is performing in the half-time show?Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist Bad Bunny will be headlining the half-time show. In doing so the King of Latin Trap" will become the first Latino and Spanish-speaking artist to headline the show as a solo act. The choice of Bad Bunny does not come without controversy as he skipped performing in the US during his 2025 world tour over fears of his fans being targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny will headline the half-time show - AP/Will HeathWho will sing the national anthem?Singer-songwriter and record producer Charlie Puth will sing the US national anthem ahead of the game. Puth has had UK number ones with the songs Marvin Gaye and See You Again. The American rock band Green Day will also be performing at the opening ceremony.
Who won in 2025?The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs' bid to win an unprecedented three straight Super Bowls as they ran out 40-22 winners at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was named MVP after throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns. It was the Eagles' second Super Bowl win.
Jalen Hurts was named MVP as the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX - Reuters/Mike SegarWill Donald Trump attend?The United States president attended last year's showcase game in New Orleans but will not be present for this year's edition in Santa Clara. Trump told the New York Post that the venue is just too far away".
Donald Trump turned up in New Orleans for the last Super Bowl - AP/Ashley LandisTrump had also criticised the choice of pre-game and half-time entertainment in Green Day and Bad Bunny. I'm anti-them," he said. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible."
How many people watch the Super Bowl?According to the NFL, last year's Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million US viewers across television and streaming platforms. It was also watched by 62.5 million outside the US.
The road to the Super BowlNFC play-offs:
Wild Card Weekend, January 10
Los Angeles Rams 34 Carolina Panthers 31
Green Bay Packers 27 Chicago Bears 31
January 11
San Francisco 49ers 23 Philadelphia Eagles 19
Divisional Play-offs, January 17
San Francisco 49ers 6 Seattle Seahawks 41
January 18
Los Angeles Rams 20 Chicago Bears 17
Conference Championship, January 25
Los Angeles Rams 31 Seattle Seahawks 27
AFC play-offs:
Wild Card Weekend, January 11
Los Angeles Chargers 3 New England Patriots 16
Buffalo Bills 27 Jacksonville Jaguars 24
January 12
Houston Texans 30 Pittsburgh Steelers 6
Divisional Play-offs, January 17
Buffalo Bills 30 Denver Broncos 33 (OT)
Houston Texans 16 New England Patriots 28
Conference Championship, January 25
New England Patriots 10 Denver Broncos 7
February 8
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
Super Bowl LX, Levi's Stadium, 11.30pm
Seattle Seahawks 5/11
New England Patriots 2/1
Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls, most with the New England Patriots - Reuters/Winslow TownsonSuper Bowl recordsMost wins (6): New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers
Most appearances (12): New England Patriots
Most losses (5): Denver Broncos, New England Patriots
Most wins as a player (7): Tom Brady (New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Most points, career (48): Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders)
Most points, game (20): James White (New England Patriots, Super Bowl LI), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LVII)
Most touchdowns, career (8): Jerry Rice
Most touchdown passes, career (21): Tom Brady
Most touchdown passes, game (6): Steve Young (San Francisco), Super Bowl XXIX
Biggest margin of victory: San Francisco 49ers 55 Denver Broncos 10, Super Bowl XXIV