The New England Patriots meet the Seattle Seahawks tonight in Super Bowl LX, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Last year’s game drew a record 127 million viewers, and this year’s audience is expected to be even larger. Bad Bunny—the world’s most streamed artist and the 2026 Grammy Album of the Year winner—will headline the halftime show.
How to watch
– TV: NBC (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) will carry the game.
– Streaming: The Super Bowl will stream on Peacock and is also available through services that carry NBC, such as DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV. NFL+ will stream the game but is limited to mobile-device viewing for subscribers. Note: Fubo does not currently carry NBC because of an ongoing carriage dispute.
Timing and programming
– Date/time: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026; kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.
– Pregame: Green Day will perform a pregame special beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
– Halftime: Bad Bunny will perform after the second quarter, likely between about 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET.
– National anthems and pregame music: Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Location and teams
– Stadium: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (home of the San Francisco 49ers).
– Teams: AFC champion New England Patriots vs. NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.
– Betting: Early odds favor the Seahawks.
Streaming notes and subscription options
– Peacock: The ad-supported Peacock plan (around $11/month) streams NBC live for major sports events and provides a large on-demand library; an upgraded ad-free tier (about $17/month) adds broader live access to local NBC affiliates and downloads for offline viewing.
– DirecTV: DirecTV’s entertainment package includes many sports channels and local affiliates in many markets; it’s priced near $90/month and currently offers a short free trial in some promotions.
– Other live-TV services such as Hulu + Live TV also carry NBC; check each provider for local channel availability and any ongoing carriage disputes.
Fan Take:
This game matters because it’s a marquee matchup with huge national interest and a high-profile halftime headliner—both of which keep the Super Bowl at the center of sports and pop culture conversation. The variety of streaming options and carriage disputes also highlight how broadcasting the NFL continues to evolve, which could shape how fans watch big games going forward.
