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- Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027 (Valentine’s Day)
- Official Name: Super Bowl LXI
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (Los Angeles area)
- Super Bowl Monday: NOT a federal holiday — Monday, February 15, 2027
Even though the confetti has barely been swept up from the last championship, hardcore football fans and party planners are already looking ahead to the next big game.
Super Bowl 2027 (officially known as Super Bowl LXI) is already shaping up to be one of the most uniquely scheduled games in NFL history. Because of how the calendar falls next year, the biggest sporting event in America is going to directly collide with the biggest romantic holiday of the year. Here is your complete guide to the date, the location, and what you need to know.
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When Is Super Bowl 2027?
Super Bowl LXI will be played on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Yes, you read that correctly! For only the second time in NFL history, the Super Bowl will land exactly on Valentine’s Day. Because the NFL expanded its regular season to 17 games a few years ago, the Super Bowl was permanently pushed back to the second Sunday in February. In 2027, that second Sunday just so happens to be February 14th.
If you usually go out to a fancy, quiet dinner for Valentine’s Day, you will need to book your reservations months in advance — or compromise and watch the halftime show over a plate of hot wings!
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Super Bowl LXI | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Valentine’s Day
Where Is the 2027 Super Bowl Being Held?
The NFL is taking the championship back to sunny Southern California.
Super Bowl 2027 will be hosted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (just outside of Los Angeles). This state-of-the-art, multi-billion dollar stadium is the shared home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.
This will be the second time SoFi Stadium has hosted the big game (they previously hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022). It marks a massive multi-year stretch for Los Angeles, as the city will host:
- 🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026
- 🏈 Super Bowl LXI — 2027
- 🏅 Summer Olympics 2028
No city in modern history will have played host to three such monumental global events in back-to-back-to-back years. If you have ever wanted to visit Los Angeles, the window from 2026 to 2028 will be unlike anything the city has ever seen.
Is the Monday After the Super Bowl a Holiday?
As of right now, “Super Bowl Monday” is NOT a federal holiday.
Despite years of online petitions from tired football fans asking the government to make the Monday after the game a national day off, all banks, post offices, government buildings, and schools will be fully OPEN on Monday, February 15, 2027.
💡 Pro Tip: Because the game falls on Valentine’s Day this year, millions of Americans are expected to use a PTO (Paid Time Off) day to recover on Monday. If you plan to call out of work, submit your request early!
Need to Plan for Valentine’s Day Instead?
If you are someone who completely ignores football and wants to focus entirely on romance, you need to make sure you are prepared for February 14th.
Take a look at our complete guide to Valentine’s Day 2026 to see what typical restaurant operating hours look like and how to plan the perfect evening!
Frequently Asked Questions About Super Bowl 2027
What date is Super Bowl 2027?
Super Bowl 2027 (Super Bowl LXI) is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 — Valentine’s Day. The NFL’s expanded 17-game regular season pushed the game to the second Sunday of February, and in 2027 that date lands squarely on Valentine’s Day.
Where is Super Bowl 2027 being played?
Super Bowl LXI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (the greater Los Angeles area). The venue is the home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, and it previously hosted Super Bowl LVI in February 2022.
Is Super Bowl Monday 2027 a federal holiday?
No — Super Bowl Monday is not a federal holiday. Monday, February 15, 2027, will be a normal business day in the United States. Plan ahead and request PTO early if you want the day off to recover from game night.
Has the Super Bowl ever been on Valentine’s Day before?
It is extremely rare. Super Bowl 2027 will be only the second time in NFL history that the championship game has fallen on the exact date of February 14th. The NFL’s longer regular season schedule is the primary reason the game now falls this late in February.
What is Super Bowl 2027’s official Roman numeral name?
The official name is Super Bowl LXI (61 in Roman numerals), continuing the NFL’s long-standing tradition of using Roman numerals to designate each Super Bowl.
Final Thoughts on Super Bowl LXI
Whether you are a die-hard football fan already circling February 14, 2027 on your calendar, or a hopeless romantic trying to figure out how to salvage Valentine’s Day plans, Super Bowl 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is going to be a game like no other.
Start planning early — whether that means booking Super Bowl party supplies, locking down restaurant reservations for a mid-game halftime dinner, or submitting a PTO request for February 15th. The calendar collision of Super Bowl LXI and Valentine’s Day only happens once in a generation, so make the most of it.