Super Bowl 60: The Ultimate Football Spectacle
Super Bowl 60 transcends a simple championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. This monumental event features quarterback showdowns with Sam Darnold and Drake Maye, a historic halftime performance by Bad Bunny before the largest television audience of his career, and an entire weekend of non-stop entertainment programming. For viewers seeking essential information about timing, viewing options, and special performances, here is your comprehensive guide to Super Bowl LX.
Kickoff Time and Pregame Schedule
Super Bowl 60 officially begins on Sunday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers. For West Coast viewers, local kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with the actual opening kick typically occurring a few minutes after the listed start time.
Extensive pregame coverage dominates the airwaves for hours beforehand. NBC's primary pregame window commences at 1 p.m. ET, building upon earlier Sunday morning programming from NFL Network and ESPN. By the time the first whistle blows, football enthusiasts will have enjoyed wall-to-wall coverage throughout the entire day.
Bad Bunny's Historic Halftime Performance
The halftime show represents a landmark moment in Super Bowl history. Bad Bunny becomes the first Latin male artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, and the first Latin performer to do so solo since Shakira and Jennifer Lopez shared the stage in 2020. Following his recent Grammy victory where his Spanish-language album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" won Album of the Year, Bad Bunny brings unprecedented cultural representation to football's biggest stage.
Based on typical game flow, the halftime show is expected to begin between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET, following the conclusion of the second quarter. The exact timing depends on game stoppages, penalties, reviews, injuries, and the duration of the first half. The performance itself will last approximately 12-15 minutes, consistent with recent Super Bowl halftime shows.
Bad Bunny has emphasized the cultural significance of this moment, stating: "What I'm feeling goes beyond myself. It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture and our history." The show will be performed primarily in Spanish, with Bad Bunny promising "a huge party" that brings his culture to the global stage.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
NBC serves as the official broadcast partner for Super Bowl 60, with the game and halftime show also available in Spanish on Telemundo. The network's broadcast team features Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth calling the game, with Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines.
For streaming viewers, multiple options are available:
- Peacock serves as the primary streaming home, simulcasting the entire event
- Live TV services including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV
- The NFL app for in-market coverage where available
Additional weekend programming includes the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration on Fox, the Super Bowl 60 Flag Football Game on YouTube, and the popular Puppy Bowl across multiple Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, and truTV platforms.
Seahawks vs. Patriots: A Historic Rematch
Super Bowl 60 features a highly anticipated rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, revisiting their dramatic Super Bowl 49 encounter where the Patriots secured a 28-24 victory in one of the most debated endings in NFL history.
This year's championship sees significant quarterback changes, with Sam Darnold starting for Seattle and Drake Maye leading New England in the post-Tom Brady, post-Bill Belichick era. The Patriots earned their Super Bowl berth with a 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game on January 25, while Seattle secured their spot with a 31-27 win against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game the same day.
Pregame Performances and National Anthem
The pregame festivities feature an impressive musical lineup. Charlie Puth will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" before kickoff, with eleven-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." All three performances are scheduled in the final pregame window between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, Green Day will deliver a special pregame performance around 6 p.m. ET as part of NBC's 60th-anniversary celebration at Levi's Stadium.
Postgame Trophy Presentation
Following the final whistle, NBC will broadcast the Lombardi Trophy presentation live from Levi's Stadium, with complete coverage simulcast on Peacock. Viewers can expect the on-field celebrations, MVP announcement, and trophy presentation to occur between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. ET, depending on game duration and potential overtime scenarios.
By remaining tuned to NBC or Peacock from kickoff through the postgame show, viewers will experience every moment of this historic event, including every snap of the championship game, Bad Bunny's groundbreaking halftime performance, and the celebratory trophy presentation that crowns the NFL season champion.
