Super Bowl 2027: Date, Time, Location and How to Watch
Super Bowl 2027 kicks off Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The official name is Super Bowl LXI. ABC and ESPN carry the game.
That date is both Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend. No Super Bowl has landed on either before, and none has ever been played this late in February.
Everything below is confirmed unless I say otherwise. I update this page the day the NFL announces anything new.
Super Bowl 2027 Quick Facts
| Official name | Super Bowl LXI |
| Season | 2026 NFL season |
| Date | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| Kickoff | 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT (scheduled) |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| Capacity | 70,240, expandable to about 100,000 |
| TV | ABC and ESPN |
| Spanish TV | Univision and ESPN Deportes |
| Radio | Westwood One |
| Defending champion | Seattle Seahawks |
| Trophy | Vince Lombardi Trophy |
When is Super Bowl 2027
Super Bowl 2027 is Sunday, February 14, 2027. The NFL confirmed the date and site on December 13, 2023.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET. Ticketmaster, the official ticket marketplace of the NFL, lists that time. SoFi Stadium still shows the start time as TBA on its own event page, so treat the slot as scheduled rather than locked.
The game falls later on the calendar than any previous Super Bowl. The 2026 regular season runs from Wednesday, September 9, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027. Four playoff weekends and a bye week follow.
Where is Super Bowl 2027
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California hosts Super Bowl 2027. The venue is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
It opened in September 2020 and cost 5.5 billion dollars, making it the most expensive stadium ever built. Capacity is 70,240 for NFL games and expands to roughly 100,000 for events this size.
SoFi has hosted once before. The Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 there in Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022.
This is the ninth Super Bowl in the Greater Los Angeles area. Two came at the Coliseum, five at the Rose Bowl between 1977 and 1993, then SoFi in 2022. Only New Orleans and Miami have hosted more.
What Channel is Super Bowl 2027 On
ABC and ESPN carry Super Bowl 2027 in a simulcast. Three firsts arrive at once: the first ABC and ESPN simulcast of the game, the first Super Bowl on ABC since Super Bowl XL in February 2006, and the first ESPN has ever aired.
| Coverage | Where |
|---|---|
| Broadcast TV | ABC |
| Cable | ESPN |
| Alternate feed | ESPN2, with Peyton and Eli Manning |
| Spanish | Univision, ESPN Deportes |
| Streaming | ESPN app, Disney Plus, Hulu, NFL Plus |
| Radio | Westwood One |
| Booth | Joe Buck and Troy Aikman |
| Sideline | Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge |
ABC is free over the air. An antenna inside your local signal range gets the full game at no cost. Any streaming service carrying your local ABC affiliate works too.
International broadcasters are set. Channel 5 airs it free to air in the UK and Ireland. RTL covers Germany and Austria. ESPN and Disney Plus handle Latin America. Arena Sport carries Serbia.
Disney is charging around 9 million dollars for a 30-second commercial. NBC charged 10 million for Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl 2027 Kickoff Time by Time Zone
| Location | Local Kickoff |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 6:30 PM Sunday |
| Central | 5:30 PM Sunday |
| Mountain | 4:30 PM Sunday |
| Pacific | 3:30 PM Sunday |
| Alaska | 2:30 PM Sunday |
| Hawaii | 1:30 PM Sunday |
| United Kingdom | 11:30 PM Sunday |
| Central Europe | 12:30 AM Monday |
| India | 5:00 AM Monday |
| Japan | 8:30 AM Monday |
| Sydney | 10:30 AM Monday |
The stadium sits in the Pacific zone, so a 6:30 PM ET kickoff means a 3:30 PM local start. Gates open hours earlier. Fans travelling from the East Coast should plan an afternoon, not an evening.
NFL Playoff Schedule to Super Bowl LXI
Fourteen teams qualify, seven per conference. Four division winners and three wild cards from each side. The top seed in each conference skips the opening round and hosts until the Super Bowl.
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Regular season ends | Sunday, January 10, 2027 |
| Wild Card Weekend | January 16 to 18, 2027 |
| Divisional Round | January 23 and 24, 2027 |
| Conference Championships | Sunday, January 31, 2027 |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
Every game is single elimination. Higher seeds host the first three rounds, which is why seeding matters through December. Only the Super Bowl uses a neutral site.
Full round-by-round detail sits on the NFL playoff schedule.
Who Plays in Super Bowl 2027
The matchup is not set. The 2026 season has not started.
The Seattle Seahawks enter as defending champions after a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Kenneth Walker III took MVP, the first running back to win it in 28 years. Kicker Jason Myers made five field goals, a Super Bowl record.
Those two meet again in Week 1. Seattle hosts New England at Lumen Field on Wednesday, September 9 to open the season.
One angle to watch: the Rams play home games at SoFi Stadium. Reach the Super Bowl and they play it at home. Only Tampa Bay in 2021 and the Rams in 2022 have done that. Both won.
This section updates within minutes of the conference championship games on January 31, 2027.
Super Bowl 2027 Halftime Show
No performer has been announced for the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.
Reports linked Justin Bieber to the show after his World Cup final performance in July 2026. Nothing is confirmed.
Expect the announcement in late September 2026. Bad Bunny was confirmed on September 28, 2025. Kendrick Lamar came in September 2024, Usher in September 2023.
Roc Nation runs the selection and Jay-Z makes the final call. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX show drew 128.2 million viewers with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin as guests.
Super Bowl 2027 Tickets
Super Bowl tickets never go on general sale. The NFL splits them between the two competing clubs, the host club, the other 29 teams, partners and the host committee.
On Location is the official hospitality provider and the only official source for Super Bowl LXI packages. Its Access Guaranteed deposit programme is open now. NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster is the official resale marketplace, and verified single tickets have not been released yet.
Full pricing, the ticket split by club and how to avoid resale scams are covered on the Super Bowl 2027 tickets guide.
FAQ About Super Bowl LXI
What does LXI mean in Super Bowl LXI?
LXI is 61 in Roman numerals, so Super Bowl LXI is the 61st Super Bowl. The NFL has numbered the game this way since Super Bowl V in 1971. The league broke the pattern once, using Super Bowl 50 in 2016 instead of L.
What happens if Super Bowl 2027 ends in a tie?
Super Bowl LXI cannot end in a tie. The game goes to overtime, where both teams get a possession even if the first scores a touchdown. After that, the next score wins. Play continues through as many 15-minute periods as needed.
Is SoFi Stadium indoor or outdoor?
SoFi Stadium is neither fully indoor nor fully outdoor. A translucent ETFE canopy covers the field and seating bowl, while the sides stay open to the air. The stadium is sheltered from rain but not climate controlled. Los Angeles highs in mid-February usually reach about 68F.
Is the Monday after Super Bowl 2027 a holiday?
Yes. Super Bowl LXI falls on the Sunday of Presidents’ Day weekend, and Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 15, 2027. Federal offices, banks and many schools close. Super Bowl LXI is the first Super Bowl followed by a federal holiday.
What time does the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show start?
The Super Bowl LXI halftime show should begin near 8:00 PM ET. Halftime usually starts about 90 minutes after kickoff, and kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET. The exact time shifts with the pace of the first half.
How long does the Super Bowl last?
Recent Super Bowls have run about three hours and 40 minutes from kickoff to the final whistle. The extended halftime show and extra commercial breaks make the game longer than a regular season game. A 6:30 PM ET kickoff should finish near 10:10 PM ET.
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2027?
The NFL has not announced the Super Bowl LXI national anthem performer. That reveal usually lands in January, a few weeks before the game. Charlie Puth sang the anthem at Super Bowl LX in February 2026. Expect the LXI announcement in January 2027.
Is there a Pro Bowl before Super Bowl LXI?
Yes. The Pro Bowl Games are scheduled for February 2027, in the bye week between the conference championship games on January 31 and Super Bowl LXI on February 14. The NFL has not announced the host site yet.
Super Bowl 2027 is six months out and the date, venue and channel are locked. The matchup and the halftime act are not.
Save this page and check back after the conference championship games on January 31, when both teams are confirmed and event week details land.
