Last updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:40AM GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The stage is set, the teams are ready. Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will kick off Sunday, February 8, at 3:30 p.m. at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
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Jan 29, 2026, 9:08 PM GMT
Here’s why President Trump will not be attending Super Bowl 60
In an interview with the New York Post last week, President Donald Trump said he would not be attending Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara at Levi’s Stadium.
The reason? He said he wasn’t fond of the performers.
Bay Area native Green Day will be kicking off the Super Bowl, while Bad Bunny will be performing at halftime.
They both backed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
That’s not the only reason Trump gave for skipping the Super Bowl.
He said it was too far away and said, “I would go, if you know, it was a little bit shorter.”
ByTim Johns
Jan 29, 2026, 9:08 PM GMT
South Bay leaders prepare as fears loom over possible ICE presence at Super Bowl 60
South Bay leaders are assuring community members who fear ICE activity during the Super Bowl that they have their backs.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are encouraging state and local law enforcement to investigate potential crimes involving federal agents.
It comes as leaders in the South Bay prepare for the possibility of ICE showing up at the Super Bowl, something that the Department of Homeland Security promised months ago.
Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan addressed the community on Tuesday amid fears over potential immigration enforcement at the Super Bowl.
“As a matter of practice, we do not confirm, deny or speculate about the presence or activities of other agencies,” he said.
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Jan 29, 2026, 9:08 PM GMT
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act.
Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday. The performance will celebrate six decades of the championship’s history, with the band helping usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.
The trio, who formed in the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area and are made up of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, are expected to perform a selection of their best-known anthems as part of the tribute.
“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” lead singer Armstrong said. “We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let’s have fun! Let’s get loud!”
Jan 29, 2026, 9:08 PM GMT
Bay Area middle schooler picked as NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid, GMA’s kid correspondent
Eighth grader Jasmine Resendez of San Francisco has been picked as this year’s NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.
A Bay Area middle school student is getting the surprise of a lifetime.
Eighth grader Jasmine Resendez of San Francisco has been picked as this year’s NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.
“You got these two free Super Bowl tickets,” Resendez’s coach said when the news was revealed to her.
Resendez responded with an excited “What?!”
Resendez is also serving as Good Morning America’s Kid Correspondent throughout Super Bowl Week.
Read the full article here.