Super Bowl LX Returns to the Bay Area: A Landmark Event for 2026
Bay Area Prepares for Super Bowl LX
The NFL has confirmed that Super Bowl LX will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026, coinciding with San Francisco’s 250th birthday celebration. The event promises to be particularly special as the city marks this historic milestone.
A Return to Levi’s Stadium
This prestigious event marks the second Super Bowl to be hosted at Levi’s Stadium since its opening in 2014, and the third Super Bowl overall in the San Francisco Bay Area. The stadium previously hosted Super Bowl 50 exactly a decade ago in 2016.
Broadcast and Entertainment Plans
NBC will televise the game nationally as part of the NFL’s 11-year television contract. Notably, this Super Bowl will coincide with the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, making it the second time the game falls within an ongoing Olympics event.
Economic and Cultural Impact
Bay Area officials are focusing on providing seamless travel and efficient accommodations while showcasing the region’s cultural diversity. The organizing committee has emphasized their commitment to crafting a unique Super Bowl experience that will leave a lasting legacy for the entire region.
Looking Ahead to Future Super Bowls
Following the Bay Area’s hosting of Super Bowl LX, the NFL championship will move to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California for Super Bowl LXI in 2027, followed by Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia in 2028.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has expressed enthusiasm about returning to the Bay Area, stating, “The Bay Area was an incredible host for Super Bowl 50, and we are thrilled to bring the Super Bowl back. We look forward to working with the 49ers and the Bay Area Host Committee to create an impactful Super Bowl LX that showcases all the great things the region has to offer.”
