Seahawks Face Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium
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On February 8, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for Super Bowl LX, the championship game of the National Football League’s 2025 season.
The matchup revives memories of one of the most dramatic finishes in Super Bowl history. Eleven years earlier, these same teams clashed in Super Bowl XLIX, when the Patriots sealed victory with a goal line interception in the closing seconds. Now the Seahawks return seeking their second title, while the Patriots aim to add to their storied legacy.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), the traditional slot that allows the game to reach prime time audiences across the United States.
Kickoff Time Around the World
Viewers outside North America often search for the exact start time in their local zone. Here are the main conversions for February 8, 2026:
- Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 p.m.
- Central Time (CT): 5:30 p.m.
- Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 11:30 p.m.
- Central European Time (CET): 12:30 a.m. on February 9
- Eastern European Time (EET): 1:30 a.m. on February 9
- Mexico City (CST): 5:30 p.m.
- Buenos Aires (ART): 8:30 p.m.
- Bogotá/Lima (COT/PET): 6:30 p.m.
For many European fans, the game begins in the early hours of Monday morning, yet viewership remains strong across the continent as the event has grown into a global spectacle.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2026
In the United States, Fox holds exclusive broadcast rights and will air the game in English. Spanish language coverage is available on Fox Deportes.
Streaming options include the Fox Sports app, NFL+, and services that carry local Fox stations such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo.
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Internationally, viewing varies by region:
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports NFL
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy: DAZN
- Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS (French)
- Mexico: Televisa, TV Azteca, Fox Sports
- Brazil: ESPN
- Australia: Kayo Sports, 7Mate
- Much of Europe and Latin America: NFL Game Pass via DAZN offers streaming
Many countries also provide free over the air broadcasts or highlights packages the following day.
The Matchup and Its History
The game marks only the second time in the Super Bowl era that the same two teams have met twice. The first encounter, Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, ended 28 24 in favor of New England after Malcolm Butler’s interception at the goal line thwarted Seattle’s potential game winning touchdown run.
Seattle won its lone championship in 2013, routing Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII behind the dominant Legion of Boom defense. The franchise now seeks its second Vince Lombardi Trophy.
New England, with six previous Super Bowl victories, most achieved during the Tom Brady Bill Belichick era, returns to the championship stage looking to extend one of the most successful runs in professional sports history.
Both teams earned their spots through strong performances in the 2025 playoffs, overcoming challenging paths to represent the NFC and AFC.
Levi’s Stadium Returns as Host
Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016, when Denver defeated Carolina 24 10. The open air venue in the heart of Silicon Valley offers modern amenities and a capacity of approximately 68,500 for football configurations.
Its location in the San Francisco Bay Area provides mild February weather compared to many past host cities, though evening temperatures typically drop into the 50s Fahrenheit.
Halftime Show: Bad Bunny Takes Center Stage
Global superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican artist, known for blending reggaeton, Latin trap, and other genres, brings massive international appeal. His selection continues the NFL’s recent trend of choosing performers with broad crossover reach, following acts like Rihanna, Usher, and Kendrick Lamar.
Past halftime shows have become cultural moments in their own right, often generating as much discussion as the game itself.
Commercials and Cultural Impact
The Super Bowl remains the biggest single night stage for advertising in the United States. Thirty second spots reportedly cost around seven million dollars, drawing creative efforts from major brands aiming for viral moments.
International viewers often watch specifically for these commercials, many of which debut during the broadcast and quickly spread online.
Recent Super Bowl Champions
The last decade has seen a mix of repeat winners and new champions:
- 2025: Philadelphia Eagles (defeated Kansas City Chiefs)
- 2024: Kansas City Chiefs (defeated San Francisco 49ers)
- 2023: Kansas City Chiefs (defeated Philadelphia Eagles)
- 2022: Los Angeles Rams (defeated Cincinnati Bengals)
- 2021: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (defeated Kansas City Chiefs)
- 2020: Kansas City Chiefs (defeated San Francisco 49ers)
- 2019: New England Patriots (defeated Los Angeles Rams)
- 2018: Philadelphia Eagles (defeated New England Patriots)
- 2017: New England Patriots (defeated Atlanta Falcons)
- 2016: Denver Broncos (defeated Carolina Panthers)
Kansas City dominated the early 2020s with three titles in five years, while Philadelphia and New England maintained consistent contention.
Global Reach of the Super Bowl
Though American football remains niche in most European countries, the Super Bowl has steadily built a worldwide audience. Hundreds of millions tune in annually, drawn by the combination of high stakes athletics, entertainment, and shared viewing experience.
In cities from London to Madrid to Mexico City, bars and homes host watch parties that stretch into the early morning. The game’s status as a cultural event transcends sport, offering a shared moment similar to major international tournaments.
As kickoff approaches on February 8, 2026, fans across continents prepare for what promises to be another memorable chapter in the NFL’s championship history.
Whether rooting for Seattle’s redemption or New England’s continued excellence, viewers worldwide will share in the spectacle that has made Super Bowl Sunday a global phenomenon.
