How Many Days Until the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl 2026 is expected on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
About the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States. It culminates a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The game pits the champion of the National Football Conference (NFC) against the champion of the American Football Conference (AFC).
The Big Game
Championship Game
The winner receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named after the coach of the Green Bay Packers, who won the first two Super Bowl games.
Timing
Held annually on the second Sunday in February, it's the culmination of the NFL playoffs following the regular season.
Cultural Phenomenon
The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched single sporting events globally, known for its high-profile halftime shows and highly anticipated television commercials.
Host City
The game is hosted in a different city each year, typically in a warm-weather location or a city with a domed stadium.
A Brief History
The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and its rival league, the American Football League (AFL). It was initially called the "AFL–NFL World Championship Game." The name "Super Bowl" was suggested by AFL founder Lamar Hunt and became official for the third game. Following the merger in 1970, the game pitted the conference champions against each other.
Super Bowl Traditions
Halftime Show
Features performances by major contemporary musicians and artists, becoming a spectacle in its own right.
Commercials
Companies often debut high-budget, creative commercials during the broadcast, generating significant buzz.
Parties & Food
Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving Day, with widespread viewing parties.
Roman Numerals
Super Bowl games are identified by Roman numerals rather than the year (e.g., Super Bowl LVIII for the 58th game).