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, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 PM ET.
The date falls on Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend, and no Super Bowl has ever been played this late in February. The 2026 NFL season opened on September 9, so the road to Los Angeles is underway.
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 |
| Streaming | ESPN app, Disney Plus, Hulu, NFL Plus |
| Spanish TV | Univision and ESPN Deportes |
| Radio | Westwood One |
| Halftime show | Not yet announced |
| Defending champion | Seattle Seahawks |
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 lists that time, while SoFi Stadium still shows the start as TBA on its event page. Every Super Bowl since 2012 has kicked off in the 6:30 PM ET window, so plan around it.
The 2026 regular season runs from September 9, 2026 to January 10, 2027. Three playoff weekends, a bye week and Super Bowl week follow.
Where is Super Bowl 2027
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California hosts Super Bowl 2027. It is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
The stadium opened in September 2020 at a cost of 5.5 billion dollars, the most expensive 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. Only New Orleans and Miami have hosted more.
What Channel is Super Bowl 2027 On
ABC and ESPN simulcast Super Bowl 2027. It is the first Super Bowl on ABC since 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 |
| Rules analyst | Russell Yurk |
ABC is free over the air. An antenna inside your local signal range gets the full game at no cost, and any live TV streaming service that carries your ABC affiliate works too.
For streaming, the ESPN app and Disney Plus carry the game. ESPN sells a bundle of its Unlimited plan with Disney Plus and Hulu for 29.99 dollars a month for the first year. Pregame coverage on Sunday NFL Countdown and GameDay Morning comes live from Los Angeles.
Outside the US, Channel 5 airs the game free in the UK and Ireland. RTL covers Germany and Austria. ESPN and Disney Plus handle Latin America.
Disney is charging about 9 million dollars for a 30-second commercial, down from the 10 million NBC charged 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 |
SoFi Stadium sits in the Pacific zone, so the game starts at 3:30 PM local time. Gates open hours earlier. Fans travelling from the East Coast should plan for an afternoon game.
NFL Playoff Schedule to Super Bowl LXI
Fourteen teams qualify, seven per conference: four division winners and three wild cards. The top seed in each conference skips Wild Card Weekend and hosts through the conference championship.
| 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 |
| Pro Bowl Games | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
Every game is single elimination. Higher seeds host the first three rounds, so seeding matters through December. Only the Super Bowl is played at 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 opened on Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots on NBC in a rematch of Super Bowl LX.
Seattle enters as defending champion after a 29-13 win over New England on February 8, 2026. Kenneth Walker III was MVP, the first running back to win it in 28 years, and Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl record five field goals.
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 after 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 as of September 9, 2026.
The reveal usually lands in late September. Bad Bunny was confirmed on September 28, 2025, Kendrick Lamar on September 8, 2024, and Usher on September 24, 2023. Roc Nation runs the selection with Jay-Z making the final call.
Betting markets list Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Jay-Z and Taylor Swift among the favourites, but nothing is confirmed. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX show drew 128.2 million viewers, the most watched halftime show ever.
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, league partners and the host committee.
On Location is the only official source for Super Bowl LXI ticket and hospitality packages, and its deposit programme is open now. NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster is the official resale marketplace. SoFi Stadium lists single tickets as on sale TBA.
Pricing, the ticket split by club and how to avoid resale scams are covered in the Super Bowl 2027 tickets guide.
Super Bowl Week in Los Angeles
The Pro Bowl Games move into Super Bowl week for the first time. The flag football event is set for Tuesday, February 9, 2027 in Los Angeles, live on ESPN at 8:00 PM ET. The NFL made the move to showcase flag football before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
ESPN and ABC will broadcast from Santa Monica State Beach during the week. Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15 gives most fans a day off after the game.
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 used Roman numerals since Super Bowl V in 1971, with one exception, Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
What time does the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show start?
The halftime show should begin near 8:00 PM ET. Halftime usually starts about 90 minutes after the 6:30 PM ET kickoff, and the exact time shifts with the pace of the first half.
Is SoFi Stadium indoor or outdoor?
SoFi Stadium is neither fully indoor nor fully outdoor. A translucent canopy covers the field and seats while the sides stay open. It 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 Presidents’ Day weekend, and Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 15, 2027. Federal offices, banks and many schools close. It is the first Super Bowl followed by a federal holiday.
Can I watch Super Bowl 2027 for free?
Yes. ABC is a free over the air network, so an antenna picks up the full game at no cost. The ESPN app and Disney Plus stream it for subscribers.
How long does the Super Bowl last?
Recent Super Bowls have run about three hours and 40 minutes from kickoff to the final whistle. A 6:30 PM ET kickoff should finish near 10:10 PM ET.
What happens if Super Bowl 2027 ends in a tie?
It 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, through as many periods as needed.
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. Charlie Puth sang the anthem at Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl 2027 is five months away. The date, venue, channel and playoff calendar are locked. The matchup, halftime act and ticket release are not.
Save this page and check back in late September for the halftime announcement, then on January 31, 2027 when both teams are confirmed.
