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Super Bowl LX: Eagles Defend Title with Bad Bunny Halftime

1/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend, leading to Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Philadelphia Eagles, defending champions, are among the twelve teams in the Wild Card round.
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks earned first-round byes.
Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show, and Super Bowl LX will air on NBC at 6:30 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock and NFL+.

History

Historical Context

Super Bowl III, held on January 12, 1969, marked a turning point in NFL history when the New York Jets, led by quarterback Joe Namath, defeated the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16-7. This victory challenged perceptions of the American Football League's competitiveness and helped solidify the Super Bowl's status as a major cultural event, drawing an estimated 75 million viewers and shaping the future of American sports entertainment.

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Story summary

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend, leading to Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Philadelphia Eagles, defending champions, are among the twelve teams in the Wild Card round.
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks earned first-round byes.
Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show, and Super Bowl LX will air on NBC at 6:30 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock and NFL+.

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