Super Bowl 2026 LIVE: how to watch Patriots vs Seahawks, TV channel, live updates as Bad Bunny preps halftime show
Patriots takes on Seahawks in Santa Clara at Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl 2026 is here as New England Patriots take on Seattle Seahawks in Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara to be crowned champions of the NFL.
More than 100 million TV viewers are set to tune into Super Bowl LX today, with Bad Bunny set to perform at halftime.
Super Bowl 2026: Quick Info
- Date: Sunday, February 8
- Kick-off time: 6:30 p.m. ET / 11.30 p.m. GMT
- Matchup: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime show: Bad Bunny
- TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | Channel 5 (U.K.) | DAZN (CAN)
- FREE streams: Channel 5 (U.K.) | 7plus (AUS) | TVNZ+ (NZ)
- Watch anywhere: Use NORDVPN (70% OFF)
American Idiot closes their set
Now, Green Day play their signature song which already sounds like it was bleeped slightly.
They're being fairly apolitical as the occasion demands but it's no surprise they played it now in America.
How do you follow this explosive opening?
A handy guide to understanding American Football
With the rise of NFL in other countries, such as the UK, there's a lot of understanding to do.
NFL UK have put together a very handy guide to understand all the rules.
You're welcome.
Who is Vince Lombardi?
You'll know his name from the trophy named after him, but who is Vince Lombardi?
Well, back in the 1960s as head coach, he led the Green Bay Packers to three straight and five total NFL Championships.
Not only is he considered the greatest America Football coach all of all time, but he is often thought as one of the greatest sport coaches ever.
So, now you know.
Less than an hour until kick off!
Well, the hour is nearly here.
In 40 minutes, we'll be kicking off the action in California.
Anticipation for one of - if not - the biggest sporting event of the year is high and we're hoping for a riveting game.
Still not sure how to watch the action where you are? Check out this handy guide here.
Not here for the sports?
So, we've talked a lot about the sporting action but - he says in a barely audible whisper - maybe you don't like American Football?
A lot of Americans and viewers from around the world tune in for much more than this. It's as much about the atmosphere as it is the two teams battling out on the field.
And that includes the halftime show which this year will be Bad Bunny's terrain. The Puerto Rican rapper - who scooped up some Grammys less than a week ago - is a phenomenally popular artist who will be sprinkling his own flavour over proceedings.
He'll be singing and rapping fully in Spanish, the first non-English performance in Super Bowl history. It's sure to be explosive, keep tuned for that.
Battle of the Titans
Every team loves a narrative and these two giants are no different.
New England Patriots were dominating when it came to Super Bowl appearances for much of the 2000s and 2010s in the heady days of Tom Brady...but recently not so much.
That is until Drake Maye who looks set to fill the big shoes of Brady and bring New England to a possible win today. Will he deliver?
And then we have Seattle Seahawks with Sam Darnold. Having only one victory and three appearances at Super Bowl, Seattle are putting all their chips with Darnold who has had a journey from player of ridicule to the Comeback King.
But which team and player will see them to victory?
Who's playing and who's the favourite?
It's the New England Patriots vs the Seattle Seahawks.
We know you already know that, you wouldn't be reading this if you did.
But who's looking like the favourite? Early conventional wisdom has Seattle as the bookie's favourite but New England have lifted more Super Bowl trophies.
Will the underdogs make it a record-breaking seventh win or will Seattle provide a win for the West Coast with the home crowd more than likely on their side?
Only time will tell...
How do I watch the Super Bowl?
Perhaps the most important question now: how do I watch all the action?
We've got you covered. Check out our page dedicated to how to watch all the American football action no matter where you are in the world.
Whether it's Peacock if you're USA based or elsewhere, read more here.
Where is the action taking place?
So, where is the action taking place?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara to be precise, just across the bay from San Francisco. This venue has served as the home of the San Francisco 49ers for over 10 years.
But how come they're hosting if the 49ers didn't make it to the Super Bowl?
Well, it's a part of a bidding process where cities bid to host the biggest sporting event of the year. It's a coincidence when cities host and have a team in the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl: Where, when, why and what?
We imagine you'll have a lot of questions.
Where is the action taking place?
When does the main action start?
Why is it happening in California even though no Cali teams are playing?
What do I need to know about the next 4-6 hours?
And most importantly who will be taking home the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
All in good time, we'll answer these all soon!
Can I watch Super Bowl 2026 for free without cable?
Can I watch Super Bowl LX for free without cable?
Yes. In the U.K., U.S., and Australia there are ways to watch today's Super Bowl at no cost...
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
– FREE stream: Channel 5 (U.K.)
🇦🇺 Australia
– FREE stream: 7plus (AUS)
🇺🇸 United States
– FREE trial: YouTube TV (free trial) / Walmart Plus (free trial inc. Peacock)
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When does the Super Bowl 2026 build-up start?
📺 NBC and Peacock pregame show: Starts around 1 p.m. ET with analysis, interviews, features and player breakdowns.
🏈 Kickoff: The Super Bowl game itself – Patriots vs Seahawks – officially kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
🎤 Pre-game segments: Typically begin closer to kickoff (e.g., 6 p.m. ET for special segments).
Traveling outside the U.S.? How to watch Peacock from anywhere
When does Super Bowl 2026 take place?
Super Bowl 2026 – or 2026 Super Bowl LX Sunday as it is officially known – takes place at Levi's Stadium, California, U.S, on Sunday, February 8. The Super Bowl will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. GMT.
The match between New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will see Seattle attempt to avenge the defeat they suffered at the hands of Tom Brady's Pats some 11 years ago.
You can watch Super Bowl 2026 free with our streaming guide.
What is the venue for Super Bowl 2026?
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California – home of the San Francisco 49ers.
The venue has a capacity of 68,500 seats for regular events, expandable to about 72,000 for special events like Super Bowl LX.
Levi’s Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016 and is equipped with luxury suites that will provide an expansive views of the NFL’s championship game and Bad Bunny's halftime show.
Welcome to Super Bowl 2026 LIVE!
One of the biggest live sports events of 2026 is here – Super Bowl 2026 is today at 6:30 p.m. ET!
So keep up with us today as we bring you live Super Bowl updates of the build-up and match between Patriots vs Seahawks, including how to watch Super Bowl free streams, the Bad Bunny halftime show, and the pre-game news.
Seahawks are favorites to win this one but can anyone write of the Pats? Get ready for the epic finale to this season's NFL....
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