Comprehensive Match Guide: Time, Broadcast Details, and More
The upcoming Super Bowl promises an exciting evening of football and entertainment. Scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. PST, the game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Fans can tune in via NBC, or stream the event on Peacock, Tubi, and the NFL app. Radio broadcasts will also be available on NFL+, Sirius XM, and the Westwood One sports radio network.
Matchup Details
This year’s match features the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots, who finished the season with a record of 14-3, are the AFC champions. They secured their spot in the Super Bowl after defeating the Chargers 16-3 in the wild-card round and the Texans 28-16 in the divisional round. The team triumphed over the top-seeded Broncos with a narrow 10-7 victory in the AFC Championship game.
On the other hand, the Seahawks also posted a 14-3 record, winning the NFC West title and earning the No. 1 seed. They advanced to the Super Bowl after dominating the 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round and edging out the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship game.
Super Bowl Stakes
Along with the prestigious Lombardi Trophy, winners will receive a financial bonus of $178,000 per player. The losing team will take home $103,000 each. The Patriots will don their white away uniforms, as they are designated the home team for this Super Bowl.
Entertainment Lineup
This year’s halftime show features Bad Bunny as the headliner. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, while Brandi Carlile performs “America the Beautiful.” Additionally, deaf artist Fred Beam will sign the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Julian Ortiz will sign “America the Beautiful,” and Green Day will kick off the event with an opening ceremony celebrating Super Bowl history.
Historical Context
The New England Patriots will be making their 12th Super Bowl appearance, setting a record in NFL history. They have a Super Bowl record of 6 wins and 5 losses. Conversely, the Seattle Seahawks have an overall record of 1 win and 2 losses in Super Bowl history, with their last appearance occurring 11 years ago. Their sole victory was against the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, where they won 43-8.
Officiating Crew
This Super Bowl will mark Shawn Smith’s first time as referee. Smith brings 11 years of NFL officiating experience, having worked in 11 prior playoff games. The officiating crew also includes:
- Umpire: Roy Ellison (3 previous Super Bowls)
- Side Judge: Eugene Hall (3 previous Super Bowls)
- Back Judge: Greg Steed (2 previous Super Bowls)
- Down Judge: Dana McKenzie (1 previous Super Bowl)
- Line Judge: Julian Mapp (debut)
- Field Judge: Jason Ledet (debut)
- Replay Official: Andrew Lambert (debut)
Other Notable Details
Drake Maye, the quarterback for the Patriots, has been limited in practice and will be closely monitored during the game. Coach Mike Vrabel aims to make history as the first individual to win a Super Bowl as both a player and head coach for the same team.
With a compelling storyline surrounding the competition, fans can anticipate a thrilling showdown in Super Bowl LX, set against the backdrop of Levi’s Stadium.
