The Super Bowl 2027 is expected to kick off at 5:30 PM CT on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Halftime should start at ~7:00 PM CT and the game should end at ~9:15 PM CT. ESPN and ABC will air the game from SoFi Stadium.
- Eastern Time
- 6:30 PM ET
- TV
- ESPN, ABC
- Stream
- Disney+, ESPN App
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
In February, Central Time is Central Standard Time (CST), so CT and CST show the same time on Super Bowl Sunday.
Super Bowl Game Day Timeline in Central Time
All times Central (CT). Halftime and end times are estimates based on a typical game.
- TBA Pregame show ESPN and ABC coverage before the game Pregame details
- Before kickoff National anthem and flyover Anthem singer: To be announced Anthem time
- 5:30 PM Kickoff 6:30 PM ET, expected, pending NFL confirmation Kickoff guide
- ~7:00 PM Halftime show Headliner: To be announced Halftime show time
- ~9:15 PM Game ends and trophy presentation Overtime would push this later End time
What Time Is the Halftime Show in Central Time?
The halftime show should start at ~7:00 PM CT, about 90 minutes after kickoff. The exact time depends on the pace of the first half. Headliner: To be announced.
What Time Does the Super Bowl End in Central Time?
A typical game ends at about ~9:15 PM CT, with the trophy presentation at about ~9:30 PM CT. Overtime would push both later. For most Central Time viewers that is well before midnight on Sunday.
Major Cities in Central Time
All of these cities see kickoff at 5:30 PM CT:
- Chicago
- Houston
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Minneapolis
- Kansas City
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- St. Louis
States Fully in Central Time
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin use Central Time statewide. Kickoff is 5:30 PM CT everywhere in these states.
States Split Between Central and Another Time Zone
These states use two time zones. Check which part you live in before game day.
| State | Central Time part | Other part |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Almost the whole state | El Paso and Hudspeth counties: Mountain |
| Florida | Panhandle west of the Apalachicola River (Pensacola, Panama City) | Rest of the state: Eastern |
| Tennessee | Middle and West Tennessee (Nashville, Memphis) | East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga): Eastern |
| Kentucky | Western Kentucky (Bowling Green, Paducah) | Eastern Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington): Eastern |
| Indiana | Northwest counties near Chicago and southwest counties near Evansville | Rest of the state: Eastern |
| Michigan | Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties | Rest of the state: Eastern |
| Kansas | Almost the whole state | Sherman, Wallace, Greeley and Hamilton counties: Mountain |
| Nebraska | Eastern and central Nebraska (Omaha, Lincoln) | Western Nebraska: Mountain |
| South Dakota | Eastern half (Sioux Falls) | Western half (Rapid City): Mountain |
| North Dakota | Most of the state (Fargo, Bismarck) | Southwest corner: Mountain |
What Time Is the Super Bowl in Texas?
In Texas the Super Bowl is expected to kick off at 5:30 PM CT in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth. El Paso and Hudspeth County use Mountain Time, so kickoff there is 4:30 PM MT.
What Time Is the Super Bowl in Chicago?
Chicago is on Central Time, so kickoff is expected at 5:30 PM CT and halftime at ~7:00 PM CT. The same times apply across Illinois.
Central Time vs Other US Time Zones
| Time zone | Kickoff | Major cities |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 6:30 PM ET | New York, Atlanta, Miami, Boston |
| Central | 5:30 PM CT | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio |
| Mountain | 4:30 PM MT | Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Boise |
| Arizona | 4:30 PM MST | Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa |
| Pacific | 3:30 PM PT | Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego |
| Alaska | 2:30 PM AKST | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau |
| Hawaii | 1:30 PM HST | Honolulu, Hilo |
Super Bowl Central Time FAQ
What time is the Super Bowl today in Central Time?
On Sunday, February 14, 2027, kickoff is expected at 5:30 PM CT. Pregame coverage starts earlier in the afternoon on ESPN and ABC.
What time is the Super Bowl in CST?
5:30 PM CST. In February the Central zone is on standard time, so CST and CT are the same on Super Bowl Sunday.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show in Central Time?
Around 7:00 PM CT. Halftime starts when the second quarter ends, so it can come a little earlier or later.
What time will the Super Bowl end in Central Time?
A typical game ends around 9:15 PM CT, with the trophy presentation about 15 minutes later. Overtime would push the finish past that.
What time is the Super Bowl in Texas?
5:30 PM CT in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. El Paso and Hudspeth County are on Mountain Time, so kickoff there is 4:30 PM MT.
Is Nashville on Central Time for the Super Bowl?
Yes. Nashville and Memphis are on Central Time, so kickoff is 5:30 PM CT. Knoxville and Chattanooga in East Tennessee are on Eastern Time, with a 6:30 PM ET kickoff.