Super Bowl 2026: Patriots vs. Seahawks Set for Santa Clara Showdown
The matchup is locked in, the tickets are punched, and the countdown to Super Bowl LX is officially on. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious on Championship Sunday, setting the stage for a clash with major historical implications at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Let’s break down everything you need to know heading into the NFL’s biggest night-from the game itself to the halftime show and everything in between.
The Matchup: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Two franchises with very different Super Bowl legacies are set to collide.
For New England, this marks a staggering 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most in NFL history. Already tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers at six Lombardi Trophies apiece, the Patriots are chasing a seventh title that would make them the most decorated franchise in the Super Bowl era. That’s not just legacy talk-that’s dynasty-defining territory.
But this isn’t your older brother’s Patriots. This is a new era, led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who’s stepping into the spotlight with a chance to make history of his own.
At just 23 years old, Maye is set to become the second-youngest quarterback ever to start in a Super Bowl. And if he leads New England to victory?
He’ll become the youngest quarterback to ever win it, surpassing Ben Roethlisberger’s record. That’s rare air for a first-year signal-caller.
On the other side of the field, the Seattle Seahawks are back in the big game for the third time in franchise history. And based on the early lines and expert predictions, they’re coming in as the favorites.
Seattle has one Lombardi Trophy to its name and a chance to double that total with a win in Santa Clara. The last time these two met in a Super Bowl?
You might remember it-Malcolm Butler certainly does.
Super Bowl LX: Key Details
- 🗓 Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- 🕡 Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m.
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- 🏟 Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California (home of the San Francisco 49ers)
- 📺 How to Watch: NBC will broadcast the game. You can also stream it on Peacock, FUBO, or any NBC-affiliated platform.
- 🎙 Broadcast Team: Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color analyst) will be in the booth.
Halftime & Pregame Performances
The NFL is pulling out all the stops for this year’s entertainment lineup.
- 🎸 Opening Act: Rock legends Green Day will kick things off pregame.
- 🎤 Halftime Show: Global superstar Bad Bunny takes center stage at halftime.
Expect fireworks-musical and otherwise.
- 🇺🇸 National Anthem: Charlie Puth will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
- 🌄 America the Beautiful: Brandi Carlile brings her soulful voice to this patriotic classic.
- ✊🏾 Lift Every Voice and Sing: Coco Jones will deliver the Black national anthem.
A Legacy of Champions
To fully appreciate what’s on the line, it helps to glance back at the road that’s been traveled. Here's a quick look at past Super Bowl winners, from the very first in 1967 to the most recent:
- Most Super Bowl Wins (6): Patriots, Steelers
- Most Recent Champions:
- 2024: Kansas City Chiefs
- 2023: Kansas City Chiefs
- 2022: Los Angeles Rams
- 2021: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2020: Kansas City Chiefs
And yes, the Patriots and Seahawks have met on this stage before-Super Bowl XLIX, one of the most memorable games in NFL history. This year’s rematch brings a new generation of stars, but the stakes are just as high.
What’s at Stake
For the Patriots, it’s a shot at undisputed greatness and a new chapter in their already storied history. For Drake Maye, it’s the chance to go from promising rookie to instant legend.
For the Seahawks, it’s about capitalizing on momentum, validating their rise, and bringing another Lombardi back to the Pacific Northwest.
Two teams. One game. History on the line.
Super Bowl LX is coming. Buckle up.