If you're already trying to map out your February travel for the next few years, you aren't alone. The NFL doesn't leave much to chance anymore. Gone are the days of frantic, last-minute bidding wars that left fans hanging. Basically, the league has a roadmap that stretches out quite a while, and if you’re asking where is the super bowl going to be played, the answer depends on how far into the future you're looking.
Right now, we are staring down a heavy West Coast bias.
California is about to become the center of the football universe for two out of the next three years. It makes sense, honestly. The weather is predictable, the stadiums are billion-dollar marvels, and the infrastructure can actually handle a hundred thousand people descending on a single zip code without the whole system collapsing.
The 2026 Milestone: Santa Clara Takes the Stage
Next up is Super Bowl LX. Mark your calendars for February 8, 2026. The game is heading to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
You've probably heard people call it the San Francisco Super Bowl, but let's be real—Santa Clara is a solid hour south of the city on a good day. If there’s traffic? Forget it. This will be the second time Levi’s Stadium has hosted the big dance. The first was Super Bowl 50 back in 2016. That was the game where Peyton Manning rode off into the sunset after the Broncos defense essentially bullied the Panthers for four quarters.
There is something extra special about 2026. It’s not just a football year for the Bay Area. The region is pulling a massive double-duty because Levi’s Stadium is also a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Imagine the logistics of prepping a grass field for the world's biggest soccer tournament just months after the Super Bowl confetti is swept up. It’s a massive undertaking.
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The NFL also confirmed that Bad Bunny is slated for the halftime show, with Charlie Puth handling the National Anthem. NBC and Peacock have the broadcasting rights for this one, so expect the usual Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth pairing in the booth.
2027: Back to the "Palace" in Inglewood
If you thought one year in California was enough, the NFL disagrees. For Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, we are heading back to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Yes, Valentine's Day.
Good luck getting a dinner reservation in Los Angeles that weekend. SoFi is arguably the most impressive piece of architecture in sports right now. It’s got that translucent roof and the "Infinity Screen" that looks like a spaceship landed in the middle of a suburb. This will be the ninth time the L.A. area has hosted, which is a lot, but considering they went decades without a team, they’re clearly making up for lost time.
Why the NFL Loves L.A.
- Capacity: They can scale that place up to 100,000 seats if they need to.
- Media Hub: Every major network is already there.
- Weather: It’s a "fixed" environment. No one wants a repeat of the 2014 "Ice Bowl" in New Jersey where everyone was shivering in the stands.
2028: The South's Modern Classic in Atlanta
Finally, for the 2027 season (played in February 2028), the circus moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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This is Super Bowl LXII. Atlanta last hosted in 2019, which—to be perfectly honest—was one of the most boring Super Bowls in history. The Patriots beat the Rams 13-3. It was a defensive masterclass or an offensive nightmare, depending on who you ask.
But the stadium? The stadium is incredible. That "pinwheel" retractable roof and the circular 360-degree scoreboard are still state-of-the-art. Plus, Atlanta is a "walkable" Super Bowl city. Unlike Santa Clara, where everything is spread out, the hotels, the Fan Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center, and the stadium are all pretty much in the same neighborhood. It makes for a much better vibe for the average fan who doesn't want to spend $200 on Ubers every day.
What about 2029 and beyond?
The NFL hasn't officially stamped a location for 2029 (Super Bowl LXIII) yet, but the rumor mill is spinning fast.
Nashville is the name you keep hearing. They are building a brand-new, enclosed stadium for the Titans that is scheduled to open in 2027. It’s almost a guarantee that the league will reward that billion-dollar investment with a Super Bowl as soon as the paint is dry.
Other contenders usually include the "standard" rotation: Miami and New Orleans. Those cities are the old guard. They’ve hosted more than anyone else because they know how to throw a party and the weather is rarely an issue.
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The Reality of Attending
If you’re actually planning to go to any of these, start saving now. Honestly. Between the "on-location" hospitality packages and the secondary market, you’re looking at several thousand dollars just to get in the building.
For the 2026 game in Santa Clara, hospitality deposits are already hovering around $1,500 just to get priority access to buy a ticket later. It’s wild.
Summary of the Roadmap
- Super Bowl LX (2026): Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
- Super Bowl LXI (2027): SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
- Super Bowl LXII (2028): Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.
If you are looking to book travel, the 2026 date is firm: February 8. Start looking at hotels in San Jose or Sunnyvale rather than downtown San Francisco. You'll thank me when you aren't sitting in two hours of traffic on the 101 just to see the opening kickoff.
Actionable Next Steps:
Check the official NFL OnePass app starting in late 2025 if you want to register for the free fan events in Santa Clara. Most of the "Super Bowl Experience" events require a QR code from the app for entry, and the free tickets for "Opening Night" usually disappear within minutes of being released.