Christian McCaffrey will be on grill obligation for his San Francisco 49ers teammates whereas the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl 2026 in Santa Clara, in response to his spouse, Olivia Culpo.
In an interview with The Post, Culpo — who attended the Super Bowl in 2024 and 2025 — mentioned she’s excited to host household and pals at their Los Angeles residence for the massive sport this yr.
“I’m going to host the Super Bowl with my family, so I will probably be in L.A. instead of San Francisco. I’m excited to throw a little party, though,” Culpo mentioned whereas talking on behalf of her partnership with Heluva Good! Dip.
Olivia Culpo opened as much as The Post on her Super Bowl 2026 plans together with her husband, 49ers working again Christian McCaffrey. Instagram/Olivia Culpo
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit mannequin supported the 49ers working again at Super Bowl 2024 in Las Vegas, the place San Francisco suffered a 25-22 loss in additional time to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The following yr, Culpo hosted the first-ever purple carpet present for Fox Sports at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans.
It will be a extra laid-back Super Bowl Sunday for Culpo this yr.
Olivia Culpo at Super Bowl 2024 in Las Vegas, the place the San Francisco 49ers suffered a 25-22 loss in additional time to the Kansas City Chiefs. Instagram/Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo hosted the first-ever purple carpet present for Fox Sports at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans, which streamed on Tubi. Instagram/Olivia Culpo
“It’s going to be probably a combination of Christian’s friends and teammates and my family,” the previous Miss Universe mentioned of her Super Bowl 2026 get together.
“… Since Christian will be here, we have a lot of things from the grill. I feel like guys always want a ton of protein.”
Culpo — who’s the host of “Next Gen Chef,” a Netflix cooking competitors collection — shared a few dishes she considers “non-negotiable” at her events.
“I usually love to have calzones and pizza and chicken wings,” the mannequin, 33, mentioned. “Those are the non-negotiables. And then for dessert,… ice cream cookies are just the best — probably ice cream to make your own sundae brownie that Sunday.”
Culpo added that she and daughter Colette, born in July 2025, are swapping their 49ers gear for matching pajamas since “we’re neutral” soccer followers this yr.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey and their daughter Colette at Disneyland in California in December 2025. Instagram/Olivia Culpo
“I just got these matching Valentine’s Day pajamas for my niece, my daughter and me. So I think that that’s what we’ll wear — Valentine’s Day clothes, we’re neutral,” she mentioned. “I don’t really care who wins… We’re 49ers fans.”
San Francisco’s season, which was plagued with accidents, got here to an finish after a 41-6 loss to the top-seeded Seahawks within the NFC divisional spherical sport on Jan. 17.
McCaffrey, 29, was injured within the first half after he collided with Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV, and briefly returned earlier than exiting for good within the third quarter as the sport spiraled out of management.
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Nick Emmanwori #3 of the Seattle Seahawks through the second quarter within the NFC Divisional Playoff sport at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images
He had 9 carries for 29 yards and 5 receptions for 39 yards receiving within the first half earlier than the harm.
Culpo defined that the All-Pro working again has modified his perspective on losses since changing into a father.
“Well, first and foremost, I have always been worried about his health and safety,” she mentioned of supporting McCaffrey after the playoff loss.
“If he’s feeling good and if I discover, ‘Okay, he’s strolling okay or he doesn’t look too banged up.’ I’m actually excited and joyful. And he feels that manner too.
(L-R) Kristin Juszczyk, Olivia Culpo, Lucio Andreozzi, and Sophia Culpo on the 49ers-Falcons sport at Levi’s Stadium on October 19, 2025. Instagram/Olivia Culpo
“I think ultimately it’s just such a physical sport that you just want to be healthy enough to reach the goals that you have for yourself… I think just being there for him and definitely being sensitive to the fact that it does mean a lot and sometimes he will be upset. Having a baby there really has changed that and made everything feel a little bit more grounded and light — and just have a better perspective because… win or lose, you still have to show up for her.”
Culpo gushed over her first NFL season as a mother, including it’s been “so special” to carry Colette to see her dad throughout warmups at 49ers residence video games at Levi’s Stadium.
The household of 4 (together with their Toy Golden Doodle, Oliver) is usually seen hugging on the sidelines.
“I always knew he would be a really good dad because he’s just a really good person,” Culpo mentioned.”And his dad and mom [Lisa and former NFL wideout Ed McCaffrey] are simply a nice instance.
“But I feel like I’m happy for the perspective that it’s able to give him, especially with his career. He takes it so seriously. If there’s a loss, there’s all sorts of emotions and ups and downs, and it’s kind of a way to keep things in perspective and it truly [means that you] don’t sweat the small stuff. So I’m very grateful for that.”
McCaffrey had a stellar season after he performed simply 4 video games in 2024 on account of accidents.
He began all 17 video games, speeding the ball 311 instances for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns. He additionally had 102 receptions for 924 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Culpo and McCaffrey tied the knot in a star-studded Rhode Island affair in June 2024.
The pair, who’ve been collectively since 2019, received engaged in April 2023.
