Michael Irvin Slams San Francisco's Super Bowl 60 Experience

Hall of Famer calls for NFL to never return championship game to Bay Area

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Hall of Famer Michael Irvin heavily criticized San Francisco as the host city for Super Bowl LX, describing the overall experience as "blah" and urging the NFL to never bring the championship game back to the Bay Area. Irvin, who spent the week working Radio Row and attending league events, said the atmosphere and energy around the festivities did not match the magnitude of the big game.

Why it matters

As one of the most prominent voices in the NFL, Irvin's scathing critique of San Francisco's Super Bowl hosting could influence the league's future decisions on where to hold the championship game. The Bay Area's reputation as a Super Bowl destination is now in question after Irvin's comments.

The details

In a YouTube video, Irvin said the Super Bowl week in San Francisco was "horrible" and that the "people, buildings, and events" all felt "blah." He also complained about the traffic and street closures making it difficult to get around the city during the days leading up to the game.

  • Super Bowl LX was held in San Francisco in 2026.

The players

Michael Irvin

A Hall of Fame wide receiver who won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys and is now a prominent NFL analyst.

Levi's Stadium

The home stadium of the San Francisco 49ers, which hosted Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“This was a horrible Super Bowl. They should never ever, ever, ever bring the Super Bowl back to San Francisco. In all the years of going to a Super Bowl, this was the worst.”

— Michael Irvin (YouTube)

“The people, blah. The buildings out here looked blah. When you go into events it was blah. I'm thinking there should be so much money out here because the tech is out here, right? But it all looks so blah.”

— Michael Irvin (YouTube)

The takeaway

Irvin's harsh critique of San Francisco's Super Bowl experience could have lasting implications, as the NFL may reconsider the Bay Area as a future host site for the championship game. This highlights the importance of host cities creating an energetic and memorable atmosphere for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.