Seattle and New England enter the Super Bowl as two of the league’s strongest teams, combining for 26 regular‑season wins. The matchup features two coaches at very different stages: Seattle’s Mike Macdonald reaching the championship in just his second year, and New England’s Mike Vrabel making the Super Bowl in his first season at the helm. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT at Levi’s Stadium, with coverage available on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock.
Festivities around the event are extensive, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show and additional performances from Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones before kickoff. At the stadium, fans can even try a limited‑edition $180 cheeseburger built around a braised beef shank and bleu cheese fondue — only 200 are being served, and Jason Kelce has already sampled one. Meanwhile, analysts expect New England quarterback Drake Maye to rebound from recent playoff struggles, with his shoulder reportedly in good shape.
Outside the stadium, activity is just as lively. About 100 anti‑ICE protesters gathered roughly a mile from the venue, drawing honks and cheers from passing cars as the demonstration grew. Elsewhere, former coach Jon Gruden visited the old Oakland Coliseum to reflect on the city’s lost sports legacy, and analysts continued breaking down Super Bowl prop bets and overtime strategy — including mathematicians who simulated 1,000 overtime scenarios and concluded that receiving the ball first offers the best odds of winning.