SANTA CLARA, CA — The eyes of the sporting world are fixed on Levi’s Stadium today, February 08 2026, as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots prepare to face off in Super Bowl LX. This landmark 60th edition of the NFL’s championship game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET, marking a high-stakes rematch of the classic Super Bowl XLIX battle held over a decade ago.
The New England Patriots enter the contest looking to break their current tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most titles in NFL history. Both franchises currently hold six Super Bowl rings. A victory today would secure a record-setting seventh championship for the Patriots, further cementing their status as the most successful franchise of the modern era. New England also holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances with 11.
Standing in their way are the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks, who have emerged as the betting favorites heading into kickoff. Sportsbooks currently list Seattle at -235 to -240 odds. Led by a potent offense featuring Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a rebuilt roster under GM John Schneider, the Seahawks are seeking their second franchise title and redemption for their 2015 loss to New England.
Looking Back: The Road to Super Bowl 60
Today’s matchup follows a thrilling 2024-25 season that concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX. That game, played on February 9, 2025, saw Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts take home MVP honors while denying the Chiefs a historic three-peat.
The journey to Santa Clara for the 2025-26 season has been defined by the resurgence of these two iconic franchises:
- New England Patriots (AFC): Reached their 12th Super Bowl behind a disciplined defensive unit and the emergence of young stars like Drake Maye.
- Seattle Seahawks (NFC): Dominated the conference with a high-scoring attack, overcoming preseason longshots to return to the Big Game for the first time since the “Legion of Boom” era.
Super Bowl History by the Numbers
As the NFL celebrates 60 years of Super Bowl history, the league’s parity remains a central theme. Of the 32 current NFL teams, 20 franchises have won at least one Super Bowl title. The Patriots and Steelers lead the pack with six wins each, followed closely by the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers with five apiece.
Fans can watch the action live on NBC and Peacock as the Seahawks and Patriots compete for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in what analysts predict will be a high-scoring, offensive battle in the California sun.