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The private jets of Silicon Valley elites are filling the airports ahead of Super Bowl 60

Private jets clogged San Jose’s runways as Silicon Valley billionaires and celebrities descended on the Bay Area ahead of Super Bowl LX — turning the Seahawks and Patriots showdown into a high-tech extravaganza.

At least a dozen private airlines blocked the tarmac and air traffic at San Francisco International Airport and San José Mineta International Airport as the Super Bowl was set to start a few hours later in nearby Santa Clara, ABC7 Bay Area reported.

Private jets at the San José Mineta International Airport in the city of the Super Bowl, Feb. 8. X/@abc7newsbayarea
A view of Levi’s Stadium before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California. Getty Images

The Super Bowl is flooded with “billionaires who were voted last in gym class paying $50,000 to pretend to be friends with guys who were voted first in gym class,” Venky Ganesan, a partner at Menlo Ventures, a Silicon Valley investment firm, told the New York Times, adding that he goes to “Superminent with his Super Bowl friends.”

A who’s who of tech powerhouses and celebrities are expected in the stands, including YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, Apple executives Eddy Cue and Tim Cook, and Sixth Street CEO Alan Waxman, whose company recently bought part of the Patriots.

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton and pop star Justin Bieber are also expected to attend, adding Hollywood shine to the Silicon Valley-hosted Super Bowl.

Charlie Puth is set to sing the national anthem along with famous deaf musician Fred Beam.

Tech billionaires, Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) and senior VP Eddy Cue headed to San Jose for Super Bowl LX. Getty Images

The full wave of celebrities includes Cardi B, who is expected to attend to cheer on her Patriots boyfriend Stefon Diggs – who teased a possible proposal if New England wins.

Other A’s who joined the frenzy include Post Malone, Fall Out Boy, Noah Kahan, Jon Hamm, Michael Rubin’s Fanatics regulars like Jay-Z, Drake, Travis Scott, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Zac Efron and Megan Fox.

Sports legends such as Eli Manning, Jameis Winston and Kay Adams are also expected to be in attendance, adding to the celebrity-filled stands.

(LR) Fanatics CEO Michael Ratner and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan also take in the Super Bowl. Getty Images for Fanatics

Super Bowl LX tickets are on the rich side, with resale “entry” seats starting at more than $4,000 and averaging north of $6,600. Only about 16,000 of the nearly 65,000 seats – reduced from 71,000 for cameras, media and security – are available to the public. Others are attracted by teams, sponsors and league partners, leaving many fans to watch from afar while millionaires feast on prime seats and suites.

This Super Bowl isn’t just full of stars — it’s a full-on political arena.

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer who hosts the half-hour show, has sparked outrage over his anti-ICE stance and debate over learning Spanish to watch, prompting Turning Point USA to host another Kid Rock-led show.

At least two dozen private jets have blocked the tarmac and air at the San José Mineta International Airport. X/@abc7newsbayarea

California Gov. Gavin Newsom – who is considering a 2028 presidential run – argued for declaring Sunday “Bad Rabbit Day,” referring to X about the singer’s voice, appearance and Puerto Rican pride.

Even political junkies descend on Levi’s Stadium: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is in town for the Democratic Governors Association tour, while President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Franklin Graham, and a host of other conservatives watch from afar, making Super Bowl LX as much about politics – and culture wars – as it is about football.

The Super Bowl has drawn some of the world’s most powerful and famous people, and experts say it’s unlikely to be the last.

Pop singer Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are also expected to attend the Super Bowl in Northern California. Reuters

With money, tech giants and good weather, the NFL couldn’t have picked a better location, according to Andy Dolich, who worked for the Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors and 49ers.

“If the NFL was looking to the future and had a bicoastal game, with a good history in a technology center market, with a lot of money and a local team that has won multiple Super Bowls in a climate that would make people think about immigration, then Super Bowl 60 would work well,” he told the Times.


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