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Who is Playing in the Super Bowl 2026? Everything To Know

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Who is going to play in the Super Bowl 2026? Everything to know about Patriots vs Seahawks NFL Title Game.



Super Bowl 60 is just a two weeks away, but the stage is set. 

There are 285 games in the NFL season. The first 284 are in the history books, leaving us with two remaining contenders for the Super Bowl.

Each of the league's 32 games play 17 games across 18 weeks in the regular season. Then 14 teams advance to the postseason, which takes 12 games to determine a Super Bowl matchup. 

Here's a look at which teams will compete in the Super Bowl in 2026 and everything else you need to know about the game.




Who won the NFC, AFC championship Game?


The Patriots (17-3) beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 on Sunday in the AFC championship game to advance to their 12th Super Bowl.

Darnold, a No. 3 overall pick in 2018, played one of his best games to lead the Seahawks to a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC title game.


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Who's going to the Super Bowl 60 playing at Levi' Stadium?



The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet in Super Bowl 60 after dominant playoff runs on opposite sides of the bracket. Last time they met in the 2014 edition, in which New England won 28-24 over the Seattle .


New England returns to the Super Bowl as the AFC champion after defeating the Denver Broncos. It will be their 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most in NFL history. The Patriots have been especially impressive on the road, improving to 9–0 away from Gillette Stadium this season. Their defense has been the driving force, forcing five takeaways against Houston and shutting down both the Chargers and Broncos in the postseason.

Seattle emerged from the NFC as the top seed and arguably the league’s best team all season. After resting on wild-card weekend, the Seahawks crushed the 49ers 41–6 in the divisional round and followed with a 31–27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship. Though that game was close, Seattle largely controlled the action. 



What channel is the Super Bowl on in 2026?


The Super Bowl will be broadcasted on CBS in 2026.

Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth have the call from the booth. Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will report from the sidelines.



What time is the Super Bowl in 2026?


The Super Bowl kickoff in 2026 is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, which is 5:30 p.m. local time.


Where is the Super Bowl in 2026?


The Super Bowl in 2026 will be played at the home of the 49ers – Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

It's the second time that the venue will host the Super Bowl. The last one was in 2016, when the Broncos defeated the Panthers, 24-20, in Super Bowl 50. The game was famously the final one of Peyton Manning's career.

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How many times have the Patriots been in the Super Bowl?


The New England Patriots have appeared in the Super Bowl 12 times, the most of any franchise in NFL history. Their trip to Super Bowl 60 marks their twelfth appearance. This reflects their long-term dominance, especially in the Tom Brady–Bill Belichick era and beyond, making them a perennial championship contender.


How many times have the Seahawks been in the Super Bowl?

The Seattle Seahawks have appeared in the Super Bowl three times in franchise history. They won their first title in Super Bowl XLVIII and returned the following year in Super Bowl XLIX. Super Bowl 60 marks their third appearance, as they look to capture their second championship.



Super Bowl 2026 odds


Odds from BetMGM as of 26th Jan.

Seattle (-235) vs. New England (+195)

SEA (-5); O/U: 46.5



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