US president Donald Trump has confirmed his final decision on whether he will attend Super Bowl 60, bringing an end to speculation around a potential appearance at the NFL’s biggest event.
Distance, rather than politics or the matchup itself, ultimately proved decisive.
Trump addressed the question directly when discussing the Super Bowl and his relationship with the league.
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Super Bowl 60
Speaking about the decision, Trump explained why he will not be in attendance for Super Bowl 60.
“It’s just too far away. I would. I’ve gotten great hands for the Super Bowl, they like me. I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter,” Trump said.
The comments make clear that logistics, rather than lack of interest, influenced the choice. Super Bowl 60 is set to take place on the West Coast, a factor Trump pointed to as the main reason behind his absence.
Donald Trump’s past appearances at the Super Bowl
Trump is no stranger to the Super Bowl, having attended the event on multiple occasions before becoming president. He was present at Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 in New Orleans, when the New England Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams, appearing as a high-profile guest while still a private businessman.
He was also in attendance at Super Bowl XLV in 2011 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, where the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those appearances reflected his long-standing interest in American football and the NFL’s marquee event.
In 2025, Trump became the first sitting president in the history of the US to attend a Super Bowl, but it seems that tradition won’t continue.
While Trump will once again watch from afar, his comments ensure he remains part of the Super Bowl conversation, even without being in the stands.
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