What is Super Bowl Opening Night? What to know ahead of Patriots vs Seahawks
Super Bowl week has officially kicked off, and the first of the events is Opening Night. Here’s all you need to know about what it is and why it matters.
Super Bowl week officially begins long before kickoff, and on Monday night, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will take center stage for one of the most watched pregame events of the year: Super Bowl LX Opening Night.
Held in front of a packed crowd of fans and hundreds of credentialed media members, Opening Night is equal parts spectacle, strategy, and storytelling. It’s the first time both teams appear together in the host city, and it often sets the tone for everything that follows.
Super Bowl Week begins.
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) February 2, 2026
(See you tomorrow for “Opening Night”) pic.twitter.com/thBNgOwRTQ
What is Super Bowl Opening Night?
Opening Night is the NFL’s version of a global press kickoff. Every available player from both Super Bowl teams is stationed at podiums across the floor, taking questions from reporters while fans watch live, cheer, and react in real time.
The event blends media day with fan festival energy, featuring:
- Live interviews with star players
- National and international media coverage
- Viral soundbites that can dominate headlines all week
For Super Bowl LX, it also marks the official arrival of the Patriots and Seahawks in the Bay Area, kicking off a week packed with storylines.
Why Opening Night actually matters
While Opening Night may look lighthearted on the surface, it often reveals far more than expected. This is where players show eitherr confidence or nerves on the biggest stage. Coaches set early narratives about preparation and mindset. And quotes emerge that fuel debate, motivation, or bulletin-board material.
Super Bowl week always brings iconic moments, this interview from @moneylynch is one of them🗣️
— NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2026
SBLX Opening Night– Monday 8pm ET on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/7T8pZTmr98
Historically, Opening Night has produced defining moments that linger well beyond the event itself. A single comment can shape how a matchup is discussed all week, especially in a Super Bowl that already carries massive legacy implications for both franchises.
For teams like the Patriots and Seahawks, each with championship histories and high expectations, how players handle the spotlight can be as telling as anything that happens on the practice field.
Super Bowl LX Opening Night: Where to watch and full schedule
Super Bowl Opening Night will be held Monday, February 2, officially kicking off Super Bowl LX week with both teams appearing in front of fans and media for the first time.
- Date: Monday, Feb. 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: San Jose Convention Center (San Jose, California)
- TV: NFL Network
- Streaming: Fubo
The AFC champion New England Patriots will take the floor first, followed by the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks. According to the NFL, Opening Night will unfold on the following timeline (all times ET):
- 7 p.m. - Doors open at the San Jose Convention Center
- 7:30–9:30 p.m. - Session 1: New England Patriots
- 8 p.m. - Patriots introduction and media availability begin
- 9–11 p.m. - Session 2: Seattle Seahawks
- 9:15 p.m. - Joint team appearance
- 10 p.m. - Seahawks introduction and media availability
- 11 p.m. - Event concludes
Fans can expect to hear from a wide range of players, coaches, and personalities throughout the night, including Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Stefon Diggs, Mike Vrabel, and Mike Macdonald, among others rotating through the podiums.
🏈 SUPER BOWL WEEK STARTS NOW 🏈
— Spofile (@spofileapp) February 2, 2026
Super Bowl LX Opening Night LIVE TONIGHT at 8pm ET! Seahawks vs Patriots face off in media frenzy—12th SB appearance for New England, Seattle chasing glory. Who's stealing the show first? 😤
Drop your bold predictions for the big game! 👀…
Storylines to watch between the Patriots and Seahawks
This year’s Opening Night comes with no shortage of intrigue.
For New England, the spotlight will be on how the franchise presents itself on the game’s biggest stage once again, with questions likely focusing on leadership, preparation, and what this moment means for the organization’s next era.
Seattle, meanwhile, arrives with its own narrative arc, balancing experience with opportunity, and attempting to seize a moment that could redefine the franchise’s modern identity.
The unofficial start of Super Bowl week
More than anything, Opening Night signals that Super Bowl LX has truly arrived. From this point forward, every comment, appearance, and decision is magnified. The game may still be days away, but the chess match - psychological and strategic - is already underway.
By the time the lights dim on Opening Night, the tone for Super Bowl week will be set.
Related stories
Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.
Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more – plus, stay updated on the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.
Complete your personal details to comment