California to Host 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium

The 2026 Super Bowl will be the second time the big game is played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:23am

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The 2026 Super Bowl will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. This will mark the second time the stadium has hosted the Super Bowl, after previously hosting Super Bowl 50 in 2016 where the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers. The upcoming Super Bowl LX will feature a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

Why it matters

California has a long history of hosting the Super Bowl, with the game being played in the state 11 times over the years. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara is the latest California venue to host the big game, following in the footsteps of the Rose Bowl, Memorial Coliseum, Stanford Stadium, and Qualcomm Stadium.

The details

The 2026 Super Bowl will be the 60th edition of the big game. Levi's Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016, where the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers. Some of the most memorable Super Bowls played in California include Super Bowl I in 1967 at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Super Bowl VII in 1973 at the Memorial Coliseum, and Super Bowl XXII in 1988 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.

  • The 2026 Super Bowl will be played on February 8, 2026.
  • Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara previously hosted Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.

The players

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks will be one of the teams competing in Super Bowl LX in 2026.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots will be the other team competing in Super Bowl LX in 2026.

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, which was played at Levi's Stadium in 2016.

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50, which was played at Levi's Stadium in 2016.

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The takeaway

California's long history of hosting the Super Bowl continues with the 2026 game being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The state has now hosted the big game 11 times, showcasing its ability to handle the logistical challenges of putting on the NFL's marquee event.