Super Bowl LX 2026: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots, Bad Bunny Halftime Show

The 60th Super Bowl features a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX and the first Latin male artist to headline the halftime show solo.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 2:55pm

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Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of their classic 2015 Super Bowl matchup. Beyond the game, the halftime show performance by global superstar Bad Bunny has generated significant pre-game controversy and anticipation.

Why it matters

This year's Super Bowl features a highly anticipated rematch between two storied franchises, as well as the first solo halftime show performance by a Latin male artist, reflecting the NFL's strategic push to grow its Latino fanbase. The game and halftime show have become intertwined with broader cultural and political discussions.

The details

The Seahawks enter as 4.5-point favorites, led by quarterback Sam Darnold and a balanced offense featuring Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Patriots, led by rookie QB Drake Maye, are seeking to complete an improbable Cinderella run. Bad Bunny's halftime show selection has faced conservative backlash, with critics citing his previous political statements and the fact that he primarily performs in Spanish. The NFL has staunchly defended the choice, emphasizing Bad Bunny's global popularity.

  • Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.
  • The game will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which has a capacity of 68,500.

The players

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks enter as 4.5-point favorites, riding a nine-game winning streak under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald. They made dramatic roster changes, including signing free agent QB Sam Darnold and trading for Pro Bowl receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

New England Patriots

The Patriots' journey to Super Bowl LX represents one of the NFL's most improbable championship runs. Led by rookie QB Drake Maye and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots have embraced an underdog mentality throughout their playoff run.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican global superstar was announced as the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headliner, becoming the first Latin male artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show solo.

Roger Goodell

The NFL Commissioner has repeatedly defended Bad Bunny's selection, stating that he is "one of the greatest artists in the world" and that the choice was "carefully thought through" to cater to a global audience.

Jay-Z

Whose Roc Nation partners with the NFL on the halftime show, dismissed opposition to Bad Bunny's selection as astroturfing, saying critics actually "love him."

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What they’re saying

“This is for my people, my culture, and our history.”

— Bad Bunny (Press conference)

“He's one of the greatest artists in the world. I'm not sure we've ever selected an artist where we didn't have some blowback or criticism. It's pretty hard to do when you have literally hundreds of millions of people that are watching.”

— Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner (Press conference)

“They love him.”

— Jay-Z (Press conference)

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