The NFL and more than 35 local, state and federal agencies have implemented a layered security operation around Levi's Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LX. A CBP helicopter at roughly 500 feet is streaming live aerial video to command centers to aid thousands of first responders. Barricades, bomb‑sniffing dogs, checkpoints and an FAA drone ban are in place. Officials report no credible threats and say ICE will not conduct enforcement operations tied to the event.
Massive Multi‑Agency Security Operation Surrounds Levi's Stadium Ahead of Super Bowl LX
An aerial view of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter. Feb. 4, 2026. / Credit: CBS News
Santa Clara, California — A massive multi‑agency security operation is in place around Levi's Stadium as officials prepare for Super Bowl LX. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter circled the stadium Wednesday at roughly 500 feet, providing live aerial video to command centers to help coordinate responses among thousands of first responders on the ground.
“Our main goal up here is just to make sure everybody's safe,” the pilot told CBS News, noting crews are watching for “any type of threats, any type of violent acts or suspicious activity going on.” From the air, CBP can stream real‑time footage to ground teams so they share a common operational picture.
On the perimeter, metal barricades are installed, bomb‑sniffing dogs are patrolling, and everyone entering the stadium zone is screened at checkpoints. The Federal Aviation Administration has also issued a temporary ban on recreational and commercial drone flights over the Super Bowl footprint to reduce aerial risks.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have spent the past 18 months coordinating and planning game‑day operations. Officials say the planning emphasizes layered defenses, rapid communication and minimizing disruptions while protecting attendees, teams and staff.
Cathy Lanier, the NFL’s chief security officer, told reporters there are currently no credible or specific threats to the event. “No, we've had no credible or specific threats whatsoever,” she said, and added that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be conducting enforcement operations tied to Super Bowl‑related events.
Jeff Brannigan, supervisory special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, said the federal law‑enforcement footprint “is consistent with what it has been in years past,” and emphasized that DHS agencies are supporting the event with a primary focus on safety and security.
These visible and behind‑the‑scenes measures reflect a layered, coordinated approach intended to ensure public safety while allowing the event to proceed with minimal interruption.
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