In 2016, Levi\u2019s Stadium hosted its first-ever Super Bowl\u2014 finale that saw defensive dominance carry a legend into the sunset as Peyton Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy one last time. A decade later, the “Big Game” returns to Santa Clara, but the storyline has shifted from a veteran’s farewell to the arrival of the new guard.<\/p>\n
Super Bowl 60 brings a fascinating full-circle moment for New England\u2019s Drake Maye. Ten years ago, he was a young fan in the stands pulling for his childhood Carolina Panthers<\/a>; this time, he takes the field as the face of the Patriots<\/a>, seeking redemption on the same turf where his team once fell short. Across the sideline stands Sam Darnold, the veteran resurgence leading a Seattle Seahawks<\/a> squad hungry for their own historical pivot.<\/p>\n This marks only the second time the NFL’s championship has touched down in the Bay Area\u2019s tech-centric cathedral. For the Patriots, it\u2019s a quest for a seventh title. For the Seahawks, it\u2019s an opportunity to finally exorcise the ghosts of 2015 and reclaim their spot at the mountaintop.<\/p>\n Before the kickoff, the halftime lights of Bad Bunny and the roar of the crowd take over, here is everything you need to know about the venue and the stakes for Super Bowl 60.<\/p>\n MORE SUPER BOWL 60 NEWS:<\/p>\n When was Levi’s Stadium built?<\/p>\n Levi\u2019s Stadium was built between 2012 and 2014.<\/p>\n Construction officially began with a groundbreaking on April 19, 2012, and the venue opened its doors on July 17, 2014. It was famously the fastest-constructed stadium in NFL history, taking just over two years to complete<\/p>\n While it officially opened its doors in 2014, the venue has undergone a massive $200 million renovation over the last two years, specifically to prepare for the dual arrival of the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a026 fun facts to know for Super Bowl 60<\/a><\/p>\n Levi’s Stadium capacity<\/p>\n Levi\u2019s Stadium has a standard capacity of 68,500 for regular San Francisco 49ers<\/a> games. However, the venue was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to expand significantly for major global events.<\/p>\n For Super Bowl 60, the stadium is expected to expand to accommodate over 70,000 fans. This is consistent with its history; during Super Bowl 50 in 2016, the official attendance reached 71,088.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Who will win Super Bowl 2026?<\/p>\n Levi’s Stadium name change history<\/p>\n Levi\u2019s Stadium has had a consistent naming history compared to other NFL venues \u2014 it has never changed its name.<\/p>\n While many stadiums cycle through sponsors every few years, the partnership between the 49ers and the San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co. has remained rock solid since the beginning. Two years ago, the 49ers and Levi\u2019s doubled down on their partnership. They signed a $170 million extension that added 10 more years to the clock.<\/p>\n This current deal ensures the name “Levi’s Stadium” will stay on the building through the 2043 NFL season.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why NFL fans think ‘script writers’ predicted Super Bowl 60 matchup with preseason graphic<\/a><\/p>\n How much did Levi’s Stadium cost to build?<\/p>\n The stadium\u00a0originally cost $1.2 billion to build.<\/p>\n When it opened in 2014, it was one of the most expensive stadiums in the world. Interestingly, the project was managed so well that it actually came in slightly under its adjusted budget of $1.3 billion.<\/p>\n In 2025, the 49ers\u00a0invested another $200 million into the venue, with the stadium hosting both Super Bowl 60 and the World Cup.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Seahawks Pope trend continues with Super Bowl 60 berth<\/a><\/p>\n Where is Levi’s Stadium?<\/p>\n Levi’s Stadium is situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, roughly 40 miles south of downtown San Francisco.<\/p>\n For fans familiar with the team’s former home, the venue sits approximately 34 miles south of the historic Candlestick Park site. This shift from the windy shores of the city to the warmer, tech-centric corridor of Santa Clara marked a major turning point for the franchise when it opened in 2014.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Patriots open as underdogs for Super Bowl 60 vs. Seahawks<\/p>\n Levi’s Stadium Super Bowl history<\/p>\n With Levi’s being a relatively new venue, this is only the second time the stadium will host the big game. The first was between two No. 1 picks at quarterback, Peyton Manning’s Broncos<\/a> beating Cam Newton’s Panthers.<\/p>\n DateSuper BowlAFCNFCResultFeb. 7, 201650Denver BroncosCarolina PanthersBroncos 24, Panthers 10<\/p>\n Now, it’s two No. 3 picks going at it, with Drake Maye and Sam Darnold leading the Patriots and Seahawks, respectively.<\/p>\n