AFC Team Confirmed for Super Bowl 2026 Matchup
The AFC Championship Game culminated with the New England Patriots securing a spot in Super Bowl 2026. This victory marked their first Super Bowl appearance since 2019. The Patriots triumphed over the Denver Broncos with a close score of 10-7 in severe snowy conditions.
AFC Team Confirmed for Super Bowl 2026 Matchup
In a hard-fought game, New England initially fell behind in the first quarter. However, they managed to rally back, scoring 10 unanswered points to clinch the win. The contest featured a combined total of just 387 yards of offense.
Super Bowl History of the Patriots
- The New England Patriots have won six Super Bowls, which ties them for the most championships in NFL history.
- They hold a record of 6-5 in Super Bowl appearances.
- This will be their 12th time competing in the Super Bowl, the most in NFL history.
- They share the record for the most victories with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the most losses with the Denver Broncos.
From 2001 to 2018, quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots to notable success, securing six Super Bowl titles.
NFC Championship Game Preview
The matchup for the NFC Championship Game will see the Los Angeles Rams face the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The game is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The winner will earn a place in Super Bowl 2026.
NFC Teams’ Super Bowl Performance
- The Los Angeles Rams have won two Super Bowls, specifically titles in Super Bowl 34 and 36.
- The Rams maintain a Super Bowl record of 2-3, representing Cleveland, St. Louis, and Los Angeles.
- The Seattle Seahawks captured Super Bowl 48, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8.
- Seattle holds a Super Bowl record of 1-2 across three appearances.
Details on Super Bowl 2026
Super Bowl 2026 is scheduled for February 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This highly anticipated event will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It marks the second occasion this stadium has hosted the Super Bowl, with the first being in 2016.
Broadcast Information and Halftime Show
The game will be broadcast live on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock. Super Bowl 2026 is officially designated as Super Bowl 60, or Super Bowl LX in Roman numerals.
For the halftime show, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will take the stage. The Grammy Award-winning musician previously performed at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.
