Let’s talk about this year’s Super Bowl, because whew… what a night!

From the good, the bad, and yes, the ugly – the Super Bowl (Feb. 8) was entertaining either way. Between a low-key boring game, a culture-shifting halftime show, some very mid commercials, and social media doing what social media does best, this Super Bowl has something to say. 

So let’s get into it! 

Here are the top five moments you probably missed from Super Bowl LX. 

1. Seahawks Defense Turned Up + That MVP Run

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The Seattle Seahawks handled business with a defense-first performance, shutting down New England Patriots and forcing multiple turnovers in what ended up being a 29–13 win. According too NBC 7 San Diego, Kenneth Walker III walked away with Super Bowl MVP, making him the first running back this century to take home that honor, marking their first championship since the 2014 season and only their second Lombardi Trophy in team history.

Now… let’s be honest. The game? Kinda boring. We can say last year’s Super Bowl,  when the Chiefs got absolutely cooked by the Eagles, had more action. And that was a shocker in itself.

One fan posted, "Great defense, but I definitely checked my phone more than the scoreboard."
Another wrote, "Congrats to the Seahawks, but this game needed some caffeine."

Jason Myers drilled a Super Bowl-record five field goals, Kenneth Walker III powered to 135 yards and earned MVP honors, and Sam Darnold capped a stunning career revival with a steady night. The Seahawks’ pass rush harried rookie Drake Maye into turnovers, including a pick-six and a fourth-quarter fumble returned for a touchdown, while coach Mike Macdonald celebrated a triumphant season turnaround that sent Seattle into a citywide party. 

The Seahawks announced a World Champions parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m. at 4th Ave & Washington (ending at 4th & Cedar) after a 10 a.m. Lombardi Trophy celebration at Lumen Field (tickets required). The public parade is free. Fans should line the route, arrive early, expect major downtown road closures, transit detours, and limited parking, and favor public transit. Organizers warn of delays and ramp holds at I‑5/I‑90 at kickoff. If history repeats 2014, expect massive crowds, a motorcade, and a raucous rally – check the Seahawks site for ticket and traffic updates.

2. Bad Bunny’s Cultural Takeover Halftime Show

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Now THIS is where the night really woke up.

Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language solo headliner, the hitmaker turned his 13-minute set into a full-on cultural moment. The visuals, the energy, the pride? Chef’s kiss.

In case you missed it, the performance celebrated Latino and Puerto Rican identity with a mini-town market vibe and strong cultural representation. They even included real Latino food vendors like Villa’s Tacos and Toñita’s Caribbean Social Club. And the moving trees were real people dressed as trees. Dont forget the Latin flags and colors. 

Let’s also not ignore the guest energy — Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G, Alix Earle,and more on stage with Bunny participating in his half time perfomace. They were up there enjoying those Latino vibes! Fans are still talking about how it felt less about the NFL and more about identity, joy, unity, and how Bad Bunny turned the halftime show into a global moment.

The halftime show had several Easter-eggs. He opened walking through a sugar‑cane–style set with backup dancers in traditional pava straw hats (a nod he’s even worn at the Met Gala), then passed street‑vendor tableaux selling coco frío and piraguas; he performed atop La Casita (a pink-and‑yellow jíbaro house) with celebrities dancing on the porch, and included a New York storefront reading “La Marqueta” plus a cameo nod to Williamsburg’s Toñita. Musically, he honored reggaeton pioneers with samples of Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” Tego Calderón and Don Omar, dropped in the Concho amphibian mascot from his Debí Tirar Más Fotos era, and spotlighted his historic Grammy win with a vignette where he hands a Grammy to a child. Politically charged touches included faux power lines that explode during “El Apagón,” a light‑blue‑triangle Puerto Rican flag associated with sovereignty, Ricky Martin singing the jíbaro ballad “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii” about gentrification, and visual unity moments.

3. The On-Stage Wedding & Surprise Guest 

The wedding ceremony that took place during Bad Bunny's #SuperBowl Halftime Show was real.https://t.co/m7JTKA6VHl pic.twitter.com/SdryILfroU

— Variety (@Variety) February 9, 2026

Can we PLEASE talk about the actual wedding that happened on that field?!

Bad Bunny didn’t just give choreography and hits, he gave us a real, live wedding ceremony mid-halftime. As Bunny is performing, he stops mid-song to properly announce the couple as husband and wife. They kiss and continue the festivitites if the halftime show. One fan wrote on social media, "How do you even top getting married at the Super Bowl? My wedding could never."

4. Commercial Breaks Were… Kinda Snooze-ville

Best ads from #SuperBowlLX

Budweiser “Free Bird”
Lays “Next Gen Farmers”
Levi’s “Backsides”
Liquid I.V.’s “Singing Toilet Seats”
Google Gemini AI “New Home”
Pepsi “Polar Bear”
Novartis “Tight Ends”
Xfinity “Jurassic Park” pic.twitter.com/7a3SF5Co7e

— John Digles (@JohnDigles) February 9, 2026

We're just gonna say it: the commercials this year did not hit like they used to.

Sure, the comedic telenovela-style ad with Melissa McCarthy was cute. And the AI-heavy ads got people talking about tech and pop culture. Marketers leaned on emotion, nostalgia, comedy, and inspiration in their pricey 2026 Super Bowl spots as they vied for attention, and ad-tracker iSpot ranked Amazon’s Ring “Search Party for Dogs,” which uses AI to help reunite lost pets, as the most-liked commercial. Budweiser’s Clydesdale-and-eagle tearjerker and Amazon’s Chris Hemsworth Alexa+ spot followed in the top three, with Pepsi’s Taika Waititi–directed “The Choice” at No. 4. Other high scorers included Lay’s, Michelob Ultra, Comcast Xfinity, Toyota, Bud Light, and Dove. iSpot’s likeability scores are based on a panel of 500+ U.S. consumers (scale 1–950), and NBC charged roughly $7–$ 10 million for 30 seconds of Super Bowl LX airtime.

Many viewers enjoyed Super Bowl LX commercials that made them cry, smile, or laugh, but some brands drew poor reviews. The Kellogg review panel gave failing grades to Coinbase, whose pared-down spot left viewers unclear that it’s a crypto exchange and ai.com, which panelists said failed to explain what the service does. Other ads earning a D rating included Ritz, The MAHA Center, Poppi, Instacart, Redfin/Rocket, Salesforce, He Gets Us, Svedka, and Volkswagen.

5. Charlie Puth and Kenny G Deliver Soulful Anthem as Brandi Carlile, Green Day, and Coco Jones Amp Up 2026 Super Bowl Pregame

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Charlie Puth opened Super Bowl pregame with a slow, soulful national anthem, joined onstage by saxophonist Kenny G, delivering a show-stopping moment that reminded fans why he’s a star. Other pregame performers included Brandi Carlile, Green Day, and Coco Jones, all adding to the excitement in the stadium and for viewers at home ahead of kickoff.

Fans loved Charlie Puth’s piano-backed, soulful rendition of the national anthem at the Super Bowl, praising his controlled, uncluttered approach and the moving gospel-choir backing. Social media filled with rave reactions as millions watched, players and coaches were visibly moved, and the dramatic military flyover capped a picture-perfect, widely applauded opening.

Super Bowl LX might not go down as the most exciting game, but as a pop culture moment? Oh, it absolutely delivered.