Who is playing this year? The Atlanta Falcons will play the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in downtown Houston. What time does the game start? Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. CST. How can fans watch the game at home? Super Bowl LI will be broadcast on FOX, local channel 26. Cable subscribers will also be able to stream the game on Fox Sports Go. Who is performing during the halftime show? Lady Gaga will be the headliner during the famed Super Bowl Halftime Show. How many people will the Super Bowl bring to the city? The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau projects the city’s 10-day Super Bowl LIVE festival will bring over 1 million visitors to the city to attend related concerts and attractions, an increase from 200,000 during the NFL Experience when Houston last hosted in 2004. Can fans tailgate at NRG Stadium? Tailgating is permitted in NRG Stadium Parking lots, however attendees must have parking permits and tickets to the game. Permit prices start at $100 for cars and SUVs, and parking lots open at 11 a.m. Grills and tents are not permitted on game day. If purchasing a last minute ticket is not an option, fans wanting to get close to the action can buy passes for nearby tailgate parties, including The Players Tailgate, a pre-game event hosted by Bulls Eye Event Group or Texas Tailgate 51, hosted by NFL analyst Daryl Johnston. What roads will be closed leading up to the game? The city of Houston has announced multiple road closures in the area—avoid the traffic by checking out our guide here.