The sixtieth edition of the Super Bowl is upon us and promises to be one of the most followed sporting events of the year. On the night between Sunday 8 and Monday 9 February 2026American football will return to inflame Italian fans with a final that has the flavor of revenge: New England Patriots against Seattle Seahawks, exactly like in 2015. For those who are wondering where and when to follow the eventthe answer is simple: Italia 1 will broadcast the match free-to-air starting from 00.20 on Monday February 9th. The actual kick-off is scheduled for 00.30, Italian time, when the two teams will compete for the most coveted trophy in the NFL at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
But the Super Bowl isn’t just a football game. AND a total spectacle that mixes sport, music, cinema and pop culture in a unique event. This year, the halftime show will feature Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican musical phenomenon who has conquered the world charts. His halftime performance will be preceded by the opening show entrusted to Green Daya punk rock legend who will perform a medley of their most iconic songs, from American Idiot to Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The emotions will begin even before the kick-off. The US national anthem will be sung by Charlie Puth, a pop artist known for songs such as See You Again, while Brandi Carlile will perform America The Beautiful, one of the most touching moments of the pre-game ceremony. These moments represent a consolidated tradition of the Super Bowl, which transforms the final into a truly collective American ritual.
And of course there will be no shortage of trailers for upcoming films and TV seriesas is customary every year. For the Italian public, being able to follow the Super Bowl free-to-air on Italia 1 represents a precious opportunity. Over the years, American football has conquered an increasingly broad base of fans in our country, fascinated by the tactical complexity of the game, the explosive athleticism of the players and the epic of historical rivalries. The commentary will accompany spectators through the phases of the match, explaining the rules and strategies to make a sport full of nuances accessible even to beginners.
Whether you are a football veteran or simply curious attracted by the show, the night between February 8th and 9th offers one more reason to stay awake. Patriots against Seahawks, Bad Bunny and Green Day, the charm of Santa Clara and the sixtieth edition of a legend: all this is Super Bowl 2026, and will be visible for free on Italia 1 starting at 00.20.
