Everything you need to know ahead of the 2027 Super Bowl as the cream of the AFC and NFC bid to capture the biggest prize the sport has to offer, the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy.
2027 Super Bowl date
The 2027 Super Bowl will take place on Sunday 14th February, 2027, although given the time difference between the United States and the UK, the action will run into the early hours of Monday 15th February.
2027 Super Bowl start time
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for a 23:30 (GMT) start, meaning American Football fans this side of the Atlantic Ocean will well and truly be burning the midnight oil.
The actual local start time for the big game is 15:30 (PT) - eight hours behind the UK.
2027 Super Bowl venue
The 70,000 capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, will host the 2027 Super Bowl.
It will represent the second time that the home of the Los Angeles Rams will have hosted the NFL showpiece, having previously done so in 2022 when the Rams overcame the Cincinnati Bengals.
The outdoor arena has also hosted numerous other major events in the past including music events as well as WWE's Wrestlemania, whilst it will also be in operation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which gets underway in June.
How long does the Super Bowl last?
The actual Super Bowl game itself takes just 60 minutes, split up into four 15 minute quarters.
However, with breaks between plays, together with commercial breaks, time-outs and the half-time show, the actual event itself can last between three and a half and four hours.
In the United States, fans watching on TV are subjected to around 100 adverts throughout proceedings, with each company paying hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars for the privilege.
What is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl signals the climax of the NFL season, with the annual showdown determining who the 'World Champions' are.
Two teams feature in the match, the winning sides from each of the NFL conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC).
How do teams get to the Super Bowl?
A total of 32 teams feature in the NFL, with 16 occupying the AFC conference and the same number featuring within the NFC conference.
Each conference features four four-team divisions, with the winners of each of those guaranteeing themselves a spot in the end of season play-offs.
A total of 14 teams start in the post-season play-offs, seven from each conference.
The best team from each of the AFC and NFC conferences advance straight into the divisional round, whilst the other 12 teams feature in the wildcard round.
Divisional play-off matches see the highest-ranked team in each conference face the lowest-ranked team in that conference, with the other teams also facing off to determine the four teams to make up the two championship games (AFC and NFC).
The winner of those championship matches will then face off in the Super Bowl.
Who won the Super Bowl in 2026?
Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl crown in 2026 after seeing off the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California.
The Seahawks, led by Mike Macdonald, became the third youngest head coach in NFL history to secure the World Championship title, courtesy of a 29-13 triumph, avenging their 2015 loss to the same opponents.
What is the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the biggest events in the United States, with a whole host of music stars having been bestowed the honour of performing at the NFL showpiece over the years.
In recent times the likes of Eminem, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Justin Timberlake have all performed, with Latino rapper and singer Bad Bunny being bestowed the honour in 2026.
The show typically lasts between 12 and 15 minutes, and despite being relatively short in length, it almost always packs a real punch, and a few surprises!
Who is performing the Super Bowl Halftime Show next year?
No official announcement has been made regarding the performer for the Halftime Show at Super Bowl LXI, with details likely to be confirmed ahead of the start of the new season in September.
What do the Super Bowl winners get?
First and foremost, the Super Bowl champions will be presented with the iconic Vince Lombardi trophy.
The iconic piece of silverware is names after the coach of the first team to ever win the Super Bowl, Vince Lombardi.
In addition to this, members of the winning franchise will also receive a championship ring, which is made out of gold and diamonds - often costing around £30,000 each to make - as well as a bumper £77,000 cheque.
Find out exactly how much money the winning and losing teams from the Super Bowl earn.
