The Final Countdown

It all comes down to this. Super Bowl 60 is just a few weeks away, but the stage is nearly set. The last six months have been long and hard with training camp, preseason, regular season, and postseason action all leading to this moment. It’s a year that has brought many highs and lows, but two teams are set to soar to new heights with one game left in the season.

The past is the past though, and none of that matters now. There is history to be made when the AFC and NFC champions clash in the Golden State. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

Only 60 minutes are guaranteed to be left in the 2025 NFL season, which culminates with Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, California. Here’s a look at which teams will compete in the Super Bowl in 2026 and everything else you need to know about the game.

Who’s Going to the Super Bowl 2026?

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will compete in Super Bowl 60. The Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl, representing the AFC after knocking off the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game.

NFL fans are certainly no strangers to seeing New England in the biggest game of the year, considering they have been part of it a league-leading 11 times and will make it a dozen in 2026. The Patriots maintained their perfect road record in Denver, improving to 9-0 away from Gillette Stadium.

New England’s defense continues to dominate the postseason and was, once again, stingy against the Broncos after a five-takeaway performance against the Houston Texans in the divisional round. That was also the case in the wild-card round, when New England made the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense look nonexistent.

Over in the NFC, the Seahawks barely broke a sweat before advancing to the Super Bowl. As the top seed in the NFC, they were able to rest during wild-card weekend before returning to action against the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round. Seattle dominated the game from start-to-finish against the rival 49ers to the tune of a 41-6 blowout win. Then they had to take on the division rival Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, where they dispatched Sean McVay’s team, 31-27.

While the final score was close, it never felt like the Seahawks were in danger of letting the game slip away. Arguably the best team in the league all season, Seattle should be considered the favorites to capture its second Super Bowl in franchise history.

What Channel is the Super Bowl on in 2026?

The Super Bowl will be broadcasted on NBC in 2026. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth have the call from the booth. Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will report from the sidelines. Watch Super Bowl 60 with Peacock.

What Time is the Super Bowl in 2026?

The Super Bowl kickoff in 2026 is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, which is 3:30 p.m. local time.

Where is the Super Bowl in 2026?

The Super Bowl in 2026 will be played at the home of the 49ers – Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It’s the second time that the venue will host the Super Bowl. The last one was in 2016, when the Broncos defeated the Panthers, 24-20, in Super Bowl 50. The game was famously the final one of Peyton Manning’s career.

Super Bowl 2026 Odds

Odds from BetMGM as of Sunday evening.

• Seattle (-235) vs. New England (+195)
• SEA (-5); O/U: 46.5

How Many Times Have the Patriots Been in the Super Bowl?

The Patriots have been in the Super Bowl a league-high 11 times and Super Bowl 60 will be the 12th. They are 6-5 in those games, with their last appearance being a win against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53. Of course, things are a little different this time around. There will be no Tom Brady at quarterback or Bill Belichick on the sidelines for New England. Those positions now belong to Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel.

How Many Times Have the Seahawks Been in the Super Bowl?

The Seahawks have been in the Super Bowl three times and Super Bowl 60 will be the fourth. They are 1-2 in those games, with the last appearance being a loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49. That game ended with the controversy surrounding Seattle’s decision to throw the ball at the 1-yard line, rather than run with Marshawn Lynch. Russell Wilson’s pass was intercepted by New England’s Malcolm Butler, marking the fourth Super Bowl win in Patriots’ history.