Last updated: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:57AM 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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ByCornell Barnard
Feb 01, 2026, 5:25 PM GMT
SF Mayor Daniel Lurie vows ‘safe experience’ Super Bowl week as 1.3 million travelers expected
The countdown is on as the Bay Area gets ready to host Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says the city is prepared to welcome football fans worldwide.
“Now that you’ve landed, we’re ready to show the world what makes the Bay so special,” said a virtual Steve Young at San Francisco International Airport.
A hologram of the Super Bowl-winning quarterback is greeting arriving fans at SFO.
“I am confident we will provide a safe, welcoming experience for everyone coming to San Francisco,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The airport is expecting big travel numbers for Super Bowl Week.
Full story here.
Jan 29, 2026, 9:08 PM GMT
US and Mexico flag football teams to play a game during Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview
The week of the Super Bowl next month in San Francisco will feature not one but two marquee flag football games.
It’s just another way to gain even more exposure for the game ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
First, the NFL’s elite take the field on Feb. 3 as part of the Pro Bowl festivities. Then, the flag football specialists will stage an exhibition match two days later, with Team USA taking on rival Mexico.
In LA two years from now, the roster could very well be a mix of NFL players – or former players – and flag football experts. USA Football, the national governing body for the sport, will select and train the men’s and women’s teams ahead of the Olympics.
Read the full article here.
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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