Super Bowl 60: What to know about big game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The Super Bowl is making its return to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara after 10 years.

The last time the big game was played in the Bay Area, it was Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.

This year, the Pro Bowl will take place in San Francisco, as part of the events leading up to Super Bowl 60.

Here’s everything to know about the big game, halftime show and more:

When is the Super Bowl in 2026?

Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

Where is the 2026 Super Bowl taking place?

The Super Bowl will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Who’s performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Three-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He will make history as the first Latin male artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show.

Can you buy tickets to the Super Bowl?

Verified single tickets for the Super Bowl have not been released by the NFL yet.

Technically, Super Bowl tickets are not released for sale to the general public. The NFL actually distributes tickets to participating clubs and the host clubs who then make the tickets available for sale to season ticket holders and others in their local communities.

After tickets are distributed, fans may find some available for resale on the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster.

Generally, the historical cost of the average Super Bowl resale ticket has ranged between $4,000 to $6,000.

What you can and cannot bring into Levi’s Stadium

The biggest thing to know is that Levi’s Stadium bag policy is that they only allow clear bags. Anything that is non-transparent is not allowed.

The only exception for a non-transparent bag is a clutch bag smaller than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Approved clear bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. These include the following clear bags:

Clear Backpacks

Clear Fanny Packs

Clear Bags

Clear Purses

One-gallon clear plastic zip lock type bags

Small Clutch Bag (the size of an adult hand) (4.5″ x 6.5″)

Seat Cushion

Here are a few of the things you can bring:

Binoculars shorter than 6 inches (case prohibited)

Blankets

Cameras with 3-inch lenses or shorter (no lights, tripods, selfie-sticks or monopods)

Diaper bags accompanying a child

Flags smaller than 2′ x 3′ (No Poles). They cannot be attached to the facility in any way.

Plastic water bottles (factory sealed, no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces)

Reusable transparent water bottles (no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces)

Plastic water bottles (sealed)
Seat cushions

Strollers (contact the nearest Playmaker if in need of storing)

Sunscreen & hand-powered misters

Umbrellas (no obstruction of other fans view)

Road closures

Santa Clara has already announced road closures near Levi’s Stadium leading up to the Super Bowl. City officials say the closures will happen in three phases and the first one started on Jan. 5.

Phase 1 (Jan. 5 – Feb. 22)
Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed to public traffic, including the ramp from Tasman Drive and the bike path along the corridor. Shuttles, parking and rideshare pickup/drop-off associated with the Great America Rail Station will be relocated to the east (Tasman East Area) for the duration of the closure.
View details of the Phase I closure
VTA ACE Shuttle Modification information

Phase 2* (Jan. 28 – Feb. 10)
Tasman Drive will close to through traffic between Great America Parkway and Calle Del Sol. Bike and vehicle traffic will be detoured around the closure. The San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail will be closed from Jan. 28-Feb. 10.

Phase 3* (Feb. 8)
Great America Parkway will close between Bunker Hill Lane and Patrick Henry Drive. Other closures will include Old Ironside and Old Glory Lane.

How to get to Levi’s Stadium

Depending on where you are staying in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl will likely impact which option is the best way to get to the big game.

Here are some of the options:

Taxi or Rideshare
Super Bowl officials urge visitors to open their preferred ridseshare app to see the closest loadzone based on you location.

Capitol Corridor
The Capitol Corridor will be providing service to and from Levi’s on Sunday. Here’s a look at the schedule:

Before the Event: Westbound Trains 729, 733, and 737 arrive at Santa Clara – Great America Station (GAC)

After the Event: Eastbound Trains 746, 748, 750, and Westbound Train 747 depart Santa Clara – Great America Station (GAC)

This modified service only applies to Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Capitol Corridor is also reminding passengers that reservations are required for travel on all trains on Sunday. Tickets purchased for other dates, including monthly and multi-ride tickets and Tap2Ride, will not be honored.

VTA
Valley Transportation Authority is also offering services to and from Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl.

PRE EVENT Light Rail Service

Orange – Moutain View – Great America

7am – 10am: Every 30 minutes
10am – 3pm: Every 10 Minutes

Orange – Alum Rock – Lick Mill

7am-10am: Every 30 minutes
10am-3pm: Every 20 minutes

Blue – Santa Teresa – St James (transfer to the Green Line between Convention Center and St. James)

7am-10am: Every 30 minutes
10am-3pm: Every 20 minutes

Green – Winchester/Diridon – Lick Mill

7am-10am: Every 30 minutes
10am-3pm: Every 20 minutes

Bus Service

55 – Old Ironsides – De Anza College – Will operate regular Sunday service at 30-minute frequencies all day.

57 – Old Ironsides – West Valley College – Will be operating at doubled frequencies pre-event, northbound direction only (15 minutes), and regular frequencies mid- and post-event (30 minutes).

59 – Valley Medical Center – Baypointe Via Alviso – Will be operating at doubled frequencies pre-event, northbound direction only (25 minutes), and regular frequencies mid- and post-event (50 minutes).

Old Ironsides/Baypointe Bus Bridge – a bus bridge will be implemented between Old Ironsides and Baypointe Stations to transport light rail passengers who are not attending the game.

POST EVENT Return Service

VTA says extra Light Rail and Bus return service will operate for up to two hours following the end of the game.

The two hour timer will start when the game ends, not two hours after the trophy ceremony.

VTA says light rail customer need to get in queue lines on the Gate A side of the stadium for those traveling to Mountain View/Caltrain or Gate F for those traveling to Milpitas BART, Alum Rock, Winchester and Santa Teresa.

BART
If you plan to take BART to the Super Bowl, agency officials say to take a train to the Milpitas station and then trasfer to the VTA Light Rail Orange Line which will take you to Lick Mill station near Levi’s Stadium.

BART riders coming from San Francisco or San Mateo County should connect to Caltrain at the Millbrae station and exit towards West Plaza/El Camino Real to Caltrain Southbound, Platform 5. From Caltrain, connect to VTA’s Orange Line at Mountain View Station.

For more information, click here.

What to know about parking, drop-offs at Levi’s Stadium

According to the Levi’s Stadium website, they recommend buying a pre-paid parking pass online and arriving early.
As for dropping off a group of people, Levi’s has said there will be a special parent pick-up zone on both nights but those details have yet to be released. It appears the best place to make a drop-off is Great America Parkway, between Tasman Dr. and Old Glory Lane. This is the same location rideshares will drop off concertgoers.

The pick-up location at the end of the concert is in Red Lot 7.

To find out more details about parking and drop-offs see the stadium’s policies here.

ABC7 News will have team coverage throughout Super Bowl week highlighting events happening around the Bay Area and the latest on what to expect from the big game.