The Complete Super Bowl Guide
Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff around 6:30 p.m. ET. This guide answers every common Super Bowl question — when it is, what time it starts and ends, how long it lasts, where it’s played, who’s performing, and how to be there — plus history, records, and recent champions.
Super Bowl 61 — Quick Facts
- Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Kickoff: ~6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles area) — its 2nd Super Bowl
- Edition: Super Bowl 61 (LXI)
- Teams: TBD (set by the NFC & AFC Championship Games)
- Halftime performer: to be announced
When is the Super Bowl?
The next Super Bowl, Super Bowl LXI, is Sunday, February 14, 2027. It is always played on a Sunday in early-to-mid February — now known as “Super Bowl Sunday.”
What time does the Super Bowl start and end?
Kickoff is around 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). The game typically ends near 10:00 p.m. ET, though a close game or overtime can push past 10:30.
How long is the Super Bowl?
About 3.5 to 4 hours from kickoff to the final whistle — four 15-minute quarters plus an extended halftime (roughly 30 minutes) and TV timeouts.
Where is the Super Bowl — and where are the next ones?
Super Bowl LXI is at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Upcoming hosts: 2028 – Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), 2029 – Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium), and 2030 – Nashville (new Nissan Stadium). See the current game: Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles.
Which teams are in the Super Bowl?
The two teams are decided by the NFC and AFC Championship Games two weeks before the Super Bowl, so the 2027 matchup won’t be set until January 2027.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show?
The 2027 halftime performer has not yet been announced. Recent headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
How do I get Super Bowl tickets?
Face-value tickets are nearly impossible for the public — most are distributed through the teams. The realistic path is a verified reseller or a travel package. Bullseye Event Group offers Super Bowl LXI tickets, and every ticket includes a free Players Tailgate ticket. See how much Super Bowl tickets cost and how to buy them safely.
Travel packages and where to stay
A travel package bundles your hotel, game ticket, and hospitality in one booking — the simplest way to go. Book early: rooms near the stadium sell out months ahead. See where to stay for the Super Bowl.
The best Super Bowl party: the Players Tailgate
The Players Tailgate is rated the #1 event on Super Bowl Sunday — 50+ pro football players, celebrity chefs, and an open premium bar, and you don’t need a game ticket to attend. Explore the Players Tailgate.
Be There for Super Bowl 61
Verified seats and all-in travel packages — every ticket includes a free Players Tailgate pass ($1,150 value).
Super Bowl History & Records
What is the Super Bowl? The annual professional football championship game between the NFC and AFC champions, played since the 1966 season.
When was the first Super Bowl? January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10.
Why Roman numerals? The league has numbered Super Bowls in Roman numerals since Super Bowl V (1971) — the one exception was Super Bowl 50.
Which team has won the most Super Bowls? The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with six each; the Cowboys and 49ers have five apiece.
Most appearances: the Patriots hold the record with 12.
Recent champions: LX (2026) Seahawks · LIX (2025) Eagles · LVIII (2024) Chiefs · LVII (2023) Chiefs · LVI (2022) Rams.
