Super Bowl 2027: Date, Location, and Everything Known About Super Bowl LXI
Planning ahead — or settling a bet? Here is everything confirmed about Super Bowl LXI, the 2027 edition of the NFL's championship game.
Date and location
Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Valentine's Day — at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, per the official SoFi Stadium announcement and ESPN. It is the first Super Bowl ever played on Valentine's Day, landing on Presidents' Day weekend.
The venue
SoFi Stadium hosts for the second time, after Super Bowl LVI in February 2022, when the Rams won it in their own building. The game makes it nine Super Bowls for the greater Los Angeles area, the most of any region. SoFi, opened in 2020, seats around 70,000 and expands beyond that for major events.
How to watch
Super Bowl LXI will be the first Super Bowl televised by ESPN, simulcast on ABC — ABC's first Super Bowl since February 2006 and ESPN's first ever, per ESPN. Expect streaming availability across ESPN's platforms; details typically firm up closer to the season.
What's not known yet
The teams, obviously — the 2026 NFL season decides that. The halftime performer is usually announced in the fall before the game. Ticket prices historically start in the thousands on resale markets, with face-value tickets distributed largely through teams and the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time will Super Bowl 2027 start?
Kickoff is traditionally around 6:30 p.m. Eastern. The official time will be confirmed by the NFL closer to the date.
Why is it called Super Bowl LXI?
The NFL numbers Super Bowls with Roman numerals: LXI is 61. The first was played in January 1967.
Where are the next Super Bowls after 2027?
The NFL awards hosts a few years out and announces future sites on its schedule page; check the league's official announcements for the latest confirmed venues.
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