The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set for a Super Bowl rematch 12 years after their classic encounter, with Super Bowl LX scheduled to pit the two resurgent franchises against each other at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as detailed by The Standard.
This marks a record-extending 12th Super Bowl appearance for the Patriots, who earned their place by defeating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in adverse conditions during Championship Sunday last month. The Seahawks secured their spot by beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 on the same day, setting up a showdown few predicted in one of the most open NFL seasons in recent memory.
New England are now aiming for a record seventh Vince Lombardi Trophy, which would move them clear of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their last championship meeting with Seattle was in 2014, when the Seahawks, as defending champions, lost 28-24 in Arizona after a famous last-gasp interception by Malcolm Butler of a Russell Wilson pass, a play call that saw Seattle opt to throw from the one-yard line instead of handing off to Marshawn Lynch.
New eras for historic franchises
The personnel for this rematch are entirely different, with era-defining figures like Tom Brady, Wilson, Lynch, Butler, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll all having moved on. The Patriots are now led by head coach Mike Vrabel, a three-time Super Bowl winner with the team as a player, who has accelerated the development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye—the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft—after replacing Jerod Mayo.
Seattle’s resurgence under coach Mike Macdonald has been anchored by a ferocious defence and the remarkable redemption of quarterback Sam Darnold, who was previously written off as a high-profile draft bust before finding a perfect fit with the Seahawks. The quarterback battle between Darnold and Maye represents an unexpected narrative for the title game.
Viewing details for UK fans
The Super Bowl will kick off at 6.30pm Eastern Time, which is 3.30pm local time in Santa Clara and 11.30pm Greenwich Mean Time for viewers in the United Kingdom. The game typically lasts around three hours, meaning UK fans can expect coverage to conclude at approximately 2.30am, with the possibility of a later finish if overtime is required.
In the UK, the game will be broadcast live and free-to-air on Channel 5, with coverage starting at 10:30pm GMT. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event from 10pm. A live stream will be available via the Channel 5 website, free with an account, while Sky Sports subscribers can use the Sky Go app. The game is also available to stream via DAZN Game Pass.
Stadium and entertainment lineup
Levi’s Stadium, the 68,000-seat home of the San Francisco 49ers, will host the event. The venue is familiar for landmark games, having previously staged Super Bowl 50, where the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers.
The half-time show will feature Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, a three-time Grammy winner who was Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally last year. His selection has reportedly annoyed former US President Donald Trump. Bad Bunny previously made a cameo during the Shakira and Jennifer Lopez half-time show at Super Bowl 54. The opening ceremony will see a performance by rock band Green Day, and singer-songwriter Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem.
