Super Bowl LXI is set for Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). It is the 61st Super Bowl, the championship game of the 2026 NFL season — and the first Super Bowl ever played on Valentine’s Day. The game airs on ESPN and ABC, streams on Disney+, and features a halftime show headlined by Jay-Z. The two teams are still to be decided: they will be the winners of the AFC and NFC Championship Games on January 31, 2027.
Super Bowl LXI 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| Kickoff | 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301 |
| Teams | AFC champion vs. NFC champion (to be decided) |
| TV | ESPN and ABC |
| Streaming | Disney+ (U.S.), NFL+ on mobile |
| Halftime show | Jay-Z |
| Trophy | Vince Lombardi Trophy |
The Valentine’s Day Twist: A First for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl LXI lands on February 14, 2027 — Valentine’s Day — for the first time in the game’s history. The late date is a quirk of the calendar: the 2026 regular season did not kick off until Wednesday, September 9, 2026, pushing the whole postseason two weeks later than usual. The result is a genuine scheduling collision: the biggest night in American sports shares its date with the biggest night for restaurants, florists and date nights.
If you are planning around it, book early. Restaurants in Los Angeles and sports bars everywhere will be juggling two crowds at once — couples celebrating Valentine’s Day and fans watching the game — and our Valentine’s Day 2027 guide has ideas for celebrating the holiday itself, while our Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2027 can help if you still need a present. For couples who cannot agree on which event wins the evening, the compromise is simple: dinner before kickoff, game on after dessert.
The Road to SoFi: 2026–27 Playoff Schedule
The road to Super Bowl LXI runs through four rounds of single-elimination playoffs. Fourteen teams qualify — seven from each conference — with only the No. 1 seed in each conference earning a first-round bye.
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Wild Card Weekend | January 16–18, 2027 |
| Divisional Round | January 23–24, 2027 |
| AFC & NFC Championship Games | Sunday, January 31, 2027 |
| Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
The two-week gap between the conference championships and the Super Bowl is the usual breather — the same break teams have had for years — which gives the finalists time to prepare and the host city time to get ready.
Who Is Playing in Super Bowl LXI?
Nobody knows yet — and that is half the fun. The matchup will be the AFC champion against the NFC champion, decided on January 31, 2027.
The defending champions are the Seattle Seahawks, who beat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kenneth Walker III was named MVP of that game, and Seattle’s win was the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. The Seahawks opened the 2026 season against the Patriots on September 9, 2026, winning 13–10 in a rematch of that Super Bowl.
We will update this guide the moment the matchup is set on January 31, 2027.
SoFi Stadium: The Stage for Super Bowl LXI
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, hosts its second Super Bowl. The stadium — home to the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers — last hosted the championship in 2022, when the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on their own turf.
A few things to know about the venue:
- Capacity: around 70,240 for football, expandable for major events.
- Address: 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood, CA 90301, in the Los Angeles area.
- Opened: 2020, as part of the Hollywood Park development.
- Los Angeles history: Super Bowl LXI will be the ninth Super Bowl played in the Los Angeles area.
- Getting there: the stadium sits near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Inglewood runs shuttle and transit services on game days — plan for heavy traffic and arrive early.
The Halftime Show: Jay-Z Headlines
The Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show will be headlined by Jay-Z, announced by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation on October 26, 2026, during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast. It is Jay-Z’s first appearance on the Super Bowl halftime stage as a performer — a notable turn, because his company Roc Nation has produced and advised on the halftime show since 2019.
- Roc Nation will executive-produce the halftime telecast, with Hamish Hamilton directing.
- No guest performers or set list had been announced as of November 6, 2026.
- The performance will air on ESPN, ABC and Disney+ as part of the game broadcast.
Expect the set list and any surprise guests to stay secret until showtime — that is how the halftime show usually works.
How to Watch Super Bowl LXI
Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC in the United States — the first Super Bowl ever carried by ESPN — and streamed live on Disney+, with mobile viewing through NFL+.
Kickoff time by time zone
| Time zone | Kickoff |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:30 p.m. |
| Central (CT) | 5:30 p.m. |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:30 p.m. |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:30 p.m. |
| London (GMT) | 11:30 p.m. |
The game typically runs about four hours including halftime, so expect the trophy presentation around 10:15 p.m. ET, later if the game goes to overtime.
Super Bowl LXI Tickets: What to Know
Tickets for Super Bowl LXI have not been released for sale to the general public — the NFL distributes most tickets through its teams, sponsors and hospitality packages, and Ticketmaster notes that verified single tickets have not yet been released. What you will find right now is the resale market, where listings are already live and prices run into the thousands of dollars. Resale prices observed on November 6, 2026 started around $5,600 on TicketIQ, with an average listing above $14,000 — and those numbers move daily as the matchup takes shape.
If you are buying, keep these rules in mind:
- Buy only from verified sellers. Ticketmaster’s verified resale and the NFL’s official hospitality packages (NFL On Location) are the safest routes.
- Never buy from a stranger on social media. Fake Super Bowl tickets are one of the most common event scams every year.
- Wait if you can. Resale prices usually fall once the matchup is known and more inventory appears — though the Valentine’s Day date could keep demand unusually high.
- Check the ticket’s transfer rules. Most Super Bowl tickets are mobile-only and must be transferred through the official app.
No official ticket prices or on-sale date had been announced as of November 6, 2026. We will update this section when the NFL confirms them.
Super Bowl Sunday Meets Valentine’s Day: Party Ideas
A Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day calls for a party plan that serves both occasions. A few ideas that actually work:
- Dinner first, game second. Serve a proper Valentine’s dinner before kickoff, then switch to game-day snacks — sliders, wings, nachos — once the ball is in the air.
- A two-theme table. Red and pink for Valentine’s Day, team colours for the game. Heart-shaped cookies next to the seven-layer dip is not a contradiction; it is the whole point of February 14, 2027.
- Couple-friendly viewing. Set up a second screen or a quiet corner for anyone who would rather watch the halftime show than the third quarter.
- Valentine’s Day cards for football fans. Our Valentine’s Day wishes for 2027 include messages that work for a partner who would genuinely rather be watching the game.
Super Bowl LXI by the Numbers
- 61st Super Bowl — LXI is the Roman numeral for 61.
- 9th Super Bowl played in the Los Angeles area.
- 2nd Super Bowl hosted by SoFi Stadium (the first was Super Bowl LVI in 2022).
- 1st Super Bowl played on Valentine’s Day, and the first carried by ESPN.
- 70,240 — SoFi Stadium’s football capacity.
- 29–13 — the score of Super Bowl LX, Seattle over New England.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Sunday, February 14, 2027, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).
Where is Super Bowl LXI being played?
At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
Who is playing in Super Bowl LXI?
The teams are not decided yet. The AFC champion will play the NFC champion, decided in the conference championship games on Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Who is performing the Super Bowl LXI halftime show?
Jay-Z, announced by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation on October 26, 2026. No guest performers had been announced as of November 6, 2026.
What channel is Super Bowl LXI on?
ESPN and ABC in the United States, with streaming on Disney+ and mobile viewing through NFL+.
Why is the Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day in 2027?
The 2026 regular season started later than usual — September 9, 2026 — which pushed the postseason back and landed the Super Bowl on February 14, the latest possible date.
How much are Super Bowl LXI tickets?
There is no official on-sale yet. Resale listings observed on November 6, 2026 started around $5,600 and averaged above $14,000, but prices change daily. Buy only from verified sellers.
Who won the last Super Bowl?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. Kenneth Walker III was named MVP.
Facts in this article were checked on November 6, 2026, from ESPN, Ticketmaster, TV Insider, Consequence and the NFL’s halftime announcement. Team, ticket and guest-performer details will be updated as they are confirmed.
Sources: Ticketmaster — Super Bowl LXI · ESPN — 2026 NFL playoff picture · TV Insider — Super Bowl LXI details · Consequence — Jay-Z halftime announcement