Who is Calling Super Bowl 2026: NFL Referee, Official Crew for Super Bowl 60

NFL Announces 2026 Super Bowl 60 Referee, Officiating Crew for big game in California.





NFL Names Shawn Smith as Referee for Super Bowl LX Officiating CrewThe NFL has officially announced the full officiating crew for Super Bowl LX, set for Sunday, February 8, 2026. Veteran referee Shawn Smith will lead the seven-person on-field crew, marking his first Super Bowl assignment as the head official. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Smith, entering his 11th NFL season, has officiated in high-profile postseason games, including the 2024 AFC Championship and multiple divisional-round matchups. He becomes the 12th different referee to call a Super Bowl since 2015, continuing the league's rotation of experienced officials for the championship game.

NFL 2026 Super Bowl 60 Officiating Crew, Referee, Judges, their records.




The following officials will oversee the final contest of the 2025 season, which will take place at on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.


Super Bowl LX Officiating Crew


Referee: Shawn Smith  

Umpire: Roy Ellison  

Down Judge: Dana McKenzie  

Line Judge: Jason Ledet  

Field Judge: Jason Mapp  

Side Judge: Eugene Hall  

Back Judge: Greg Steed  

Replay Official: Andrew Lambert




When is the 2026 Super Bowl 60, date, time, locations.




Super Bowl LX (60) Start Time and Date

Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026

Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)

Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

TV Broadcast: NBC (with simulcast on Peacock)

Pregame Coverage: Typically begins around 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET (check
NBC/Peacock for exact schedule)

Time Zone Conversions

Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 p.m. (kickoff) 
 
Central Time (CT): 5:30 p.m.  

Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 p.m.  

Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 p.m. 

2024 Super Bowl LVIII (58) Officiating crews: Referee, Umpire & Judges in Las Vegas .




The crew members Bill Vinovich will lead on Feb. 11 are:


Umpire - Terry Killens

Down judge - Patrick Holt

Line judge - Mark Perlman

Field judge -  Tom Hill

Side judge - Allen Baynes

Back judge -  Brad Freeman

Replay official -  Mike Chase





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