What time does the Super Bowl start?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Kickoff is expected at about 6:30 PM Eastern / 3:30 PM Pacific, the time recent Super Bowls have started. The NFL usually confirms the exact time closer to the game. It airs on ESPN and ABC from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Super Bowl times in every time zone
| Time zone | Kickoff | Halftime show | Game ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami) | 6:30 PM | ~8:00 PM | ~10:00 PM |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas) | 5:30 PM | ~7:00 PM | ~9:00 PM |
| Mountain (Denver) | 4:30 PM | ~6:00 PM | ~8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 4:30 PM | ~6:00 PM | ~8:00 PM |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle) | 3:30 PM | ~5:00 PM | ~7:00 PM |
| Alaska | 2:30 PM | ~4:00 PM | ~6:00 PM |
| Hawaii | 1:30 PM | ~3:00 PM | ~5:00 PM |
| UK (London) | 11:30 PM | ~1:00 AM Mon | ~3:00 AM Mon |
| Central Europe (Paris, Berlin) | 12:30 AM Mon | ~2:00 AM Mon | ~4:00 AM Mon |
| India | 5:00 AM Mon | ~6:30 AM Mon | ~8:30 AM Mon |
| Sydney | 10:30 AM Mon | ~12:00 PM Mon | ~2:00 PM Mon |
| Mexico City | 5:30 PM | ~7:00 PM | ~9:00 PM |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | 8:30 PM | ~10:00 PM | ~12:00 AM |
Kickoff is the expected time; halftime and end times are typical estimates and move with the pace of the game. Arizona doesn't use daylight saving time but it doesn't matter in February.
Questions people ask
What time does the Super Bowl start?
The NFL hasn't confirmed the exact time for Super Bowl LXI yet. Recent Super Bowls have kicked off at about 6:30 PM Eastern (3:30 PM Pacific), with TV coverage starting hours earlier.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The halftime show usually starts around 8:00 to 8:15 PM Eastern, about 90 minutes after kickoff, and lasts roughly 13 to 15 minutes. The exact time depends on how long the first half takes.
How long is the Super Bowl?
A Super Bowl usually takes about 3½ to 4 hours from kickoff to the final whistle, longer than a regular game because of the extended halftime and commercial breaks. With a 6:30 PM ET kickoff it typically ends around 10:00 to 10:30 PM Eastern.
What channel is the Super Bowl on in 2027?
Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC, and streams on the ESPN app and Disney+.
When is Super Bowl Sunday 2027?
Sunday, February 14, 2027, the first Super Bowl on Valentine's Day.
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