2026 Super Bowl dates and venue (NFL)

Super Bowl 2026 is almost near as the NFL postseason tightens and the championship picture sharpens. Sunday’s action delivered clarity and drama in equal measure, trimming the field and pushing the league closer to crowning its next champion. Fans now have real matchups to debate, odds to track, and dates to circle as the road to February gains momentum.New England set the tone early. The Patriots handled the Houston Texans 28-16 in the AFC Divisional Round, a composed performance that underlined their playoff experience. That win locked in an AFC Championship clash with the Denver Broncos, while the NFC picture hinges on a high stakes meeting between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams. The winner earns a trip to face the Seattle Seahawks, who continue to look like the team everyone wants to avoid.

Super Bowl 2026 playoff picture, odds, date, location and halftime show

The updated Super Bowl odds reflect how tight the race has become. Seattle leads the board at +145, rewarded for its balance and late season consistency. New England sits close behind at +250, proving once again that the Patriots thrive when the margin for error disappears. The Rams follow at +315, while Denver and Chicago remain longer shots at +1000 and +1600, respectively.Beyond the matchups, the calendar now matters. The 2026 Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 8, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The stage is Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marking the second time the venue will host the league’s biggest night after Super Bowl 50. NBC will carry the broadcast, continuing its long standing relationship with marquee NFL events.The spectacle extends well past the game itself. This year, Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Halftime Show. The global star behind “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” is expected to take the stage shortly after the second quarter, likely between 5 and 5:30 p.m. PT. Fans are already buzzing about possible guest appearances, with names like Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin circulating due to past collaborations.For those hoping to attend in person, tickets remain available but come at a premium. Packages through the NFL’s official hospitality partner, On Location, start around $7,100 per person, a reminder that as Super Bowl 2026 draws closer, access becomes as exclusive as the moment itself.