The Super Bowl LX pregame show starts at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026. NBC and Peacock broadcast the coverage with Maria Taylor as the lead host. The pregame show runs for 5.5 hours before the Patriots face the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
You can watch the entire pregame show for free on NBC with a TV antenna. Peacock offers streaming coverage starting at $10.99 per month. The show features performances from Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.
What Time Does the Super Bowl Pregame Show Start?
The Super Bowl LX pregame show begins at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, February 8, 2026. NBC starts coverage earlier at noon with an NFL Films documentary called “Road to the Super Bowl.”
Pregame Start Times by Time Zone:
| Time Zone | Pregame Start |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM |
| Alaska (AKST) | 9:00 AM |
| Hawaii (HST) | 8:00 AM |
Complete Super Bowl LX Pregame Timeline:
- 12:00 PM ET – “Road to the Super Bowl” NFL Films documentary begins
- 1:00 PM ET – Official pregame show starts with Maria Taylor, Noah Eagle and Jac Collinsworth
- 3:00 PM ET – NBC News’ Tom Llamas interviews President Donald Trump
- 3:50 PM ET – Teddy Swims performs at the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert on Peacock
- 6:00 PM ET – Opening Ceremony with Green Day celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history
- 6:15 PM ET – Charlie Puth sings the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performs “America the Beautiful” and Coco Jones sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
- 6:30 PM ET – Super Bowl LX kickoff between New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks
NBC recommends tuning in by 6:00 PM ET to catch the Opening Ceremony with Green Day and all the pregame performances.
Who is Hosting the NBC Super Bowl 2026 Pregame Show?
Maria Taylor hosts the Super Bowl LX pregame show for the first time in her career. She leads the broadcast with co-hosts Noah Eagle and Jac Collinsworth. Taylor will also present the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the winning team after the game.
The analyst panel features four Super Bowl champions. Tony Dungy brings his experience as a Super Bowl-winning head coach. Jason Garrett won a Super Bowl as a player and coached the Dallas Cowboys. Rodney Harrison won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. Devin McCourty won three championships with the Patriots before retiring recently.
Mike Florio covers his 17th Super Bowl as NBC Sports insider. Chris Simms provides quarterback analysis. Steve Kornacki returns with his data breakdowns. Matthew Berry makes his Super Bowl debut with fantasy football and sports betting insights.
Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Jac Collinsworth will report live from Alcatraz Island during the pregame show. This marks the first time NBC has broadcast from the historic former prison during a Super Bowl. Mike Tirico calls the game for his first Super Bowl broadcast with Cris Collinsworth as analyst.
Who is Performing at the Super Bowl Pregame Show?
Green Day performs during the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM ET. The Bay Area rock band will celebrate 60 years of Super Bowl history and help usher Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.
Charlie Puth sings the national anthem at approximately 6:15 PM ET. The four-time Grammy nominee is known for hits like “See You Again” and “Attention.” Fred Michael Beam will perform the national anthem in American Sign Language alongside Puth.
Brandi Carlile performs “America the Beautiful” with no prerecorded backup. The 11-time Grammy winner will sing the song as “a prayer” rather than “a boast.” Julian Ortiz will sign the performance in ASL.
Coco Jones sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” which is known as the Black National Anthem. Jones won a Grammy in 2024 for her song “ICU.” Fred Michael Beam will also sign this performance in ASL.
Celimar Rivera Cosme makes history as the first person to sign a Super Bowl halftime show in Puerto Rican Sign Language. She will interpret Bad Bunny’s performance at halftime.
Where to Watch Super Bowl Pregame Show: NBC, Peacock & Streaming Options
NBC broadcasts the Super Bowl pregame show for free. You need a digital TV antenna to watch over the air. This option provides the best picture quality with no delay.
Peacock streams the entire pregame show starting at $10.99 per month for the Premium plan. Peacock offers 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. NBC presents “4K All Day” coverage starting at noon.
YouTube TV costs $82.99 per month and includes NBC. New subscribers get a 21-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV costs $89.99 per month with ads and includes Disney+, ESPN+ and 95+ channels. New subscribers get a 3-day free trial. DirecTV Stream starts at $90 per month and offers a 5-day free trial.
Telemundo broadcasts the pregame show and game in Spanish for free over the air. Studio hosts include Adriana Monsalve, Lindsay Casinelli and special guest Sofía Vergara.
Westwood One Radio broadcasts for free on the Westwood One Sports app, SiriusXM, NFL+ and the NFL App. Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner call the game. Patriots fans can listen on 98.5 The Sports Hub or SiriusXM Channel 821. Seahawks fans can tune to Seattle Sports 710AM or SiriusXM Channel 226.
NBC Super Bowl Pregame Show: Special Features & Exclusive Content
NBC begins coverage at noon with “Road to the Super Bowl.” This NFL Films documentary shows how the Patriots and Seahawks reached the championship game.
The pregame show includes live coverage from Alcatraz Island for the first time in Super Bowl history. Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Jac Collinsworth will report from the famous former prison. NBC promises “unprecedented” views of the island and San Francisco Bay.
The Reality Hot Seat Sailgate features Bravo and Peacock reality stars sailing around the Bay. Tom Colicchio from Top Chef, Dorinda Medley from Real Housewives of New York City and Kate Chastain from Below Deck join the boat tour. They stop at Treasure Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, McCovey Cove and PIER 39.
NBC News’ Tom Llamas interviews President Donald Trump at 3:00 PM ET. Kit Hoover conducts celebrity interviews from the NFL Tailgate with Elizabeth Banks, Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Owen Wilson, Sofia Vergara and Keke Palmer.
Snoop Dogg and Shaun White join live from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. Devin McCourty interviews Malcolm Butler who made the famous goal-line interception that won Super Bowl XLIX for the Patriots against the Seahawks in 2015.
Patriots vs Seahawks: Super Bowl LX Matchup
The New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Both teams finished 14-3 in the regular season. Neither team made the playoffs last year.
This game is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from February 1, 2015. The Patriots won that game 28-24 when Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line with 20 seconds left. That game aired on NBC and drew 114 million viewers.
Super Bowl LX makes history as the first championship where both starting quarterbacks and both head coaches are in their first or second season with their teams. Drake Maye leads the Patriots offense while Sam Darnold runs the Seahawks attack. Mike Vrabel coaches the Patriots. He could become the first coach to win a Super Bowl with the same team he won with as a player.
NBC Super Bowl 2026 Pregame Show FAQs
Does the Super Bowl pregame show cost money to watch?
NBC broadcasts the pregame show for free with a TV antenna. Peacock requires a paid subscription at $10.99 per month. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream offer free trials ranging from 3 to 21 days.
How can I watch the pregame show without cable?
You can watch on NBC for free with a digital antenna. Streaming options include Peacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream. All of these services work without a cable subscription.
Will Bad Bunny perform during the pregame show?
No. Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show that airs during the break between the second and third quarters. The pregame performances feature Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.
What is the Reality Hot Seat Sailgate?
Bravo and Peacock reality stars sail around San Francisco Bay during the pregame coverage. They visit Treasure Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, McCovey Cove and PIER 39. Stars include Tom Colicchio, Dorinda Medley, Kate Chastain and Kyle Cooke.
Can I watch the pregame show on my phone?
Yes. NBC, Peacock, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV all work on smartphones and tablets. You can download their apps and stream the entire pregame show on mobile devices.
What time should I start watching to see all the performances?
Tune in by 6:00 PM ET to catch the Opening Ceremony with Green Day. The national anthem and other performances begin around 6:15 PM ET. The game kicks off at 6:30 PM ET.
Where is Levi’s Stadium located?
Levi’s Stadium is in Santa Clara, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. The stadium serves as home to the San Francisco 49ers and holds nearly 70,000 fans.
The Super Bowl LX pregame show delivers 5.5 hours of entertainment starting at 1:00 PM ET with Maria Taylor hosting. You can watch for free on NBC or stream in 4K on Peacock for $10.99 per month. The Opening Ceremony with Green Day begins at 6:00 PM ET before the 6:30 PM ET kickoff.
