The Super Bowl 2027 is expected to kick off at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Halftime should start at ~8:00 PM ET and the game should end at ~10:15 PM ET. The NFL lists the official kickoff in Eastern Time, so this is the time every other zone is based on.
- TV
- ESPN, ABC
- Stream
- Disney+, ESPN App
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
In February, Eastern Time is Eastern Standard Time (EST), so ET and EST show the same time on Super Bowl Sunday.
Super Bowl Game Day Timeline in Eastern Time
All times Eastern (ET). 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
- 6:30 PM Kickoff 3:30 PM PT, expected, pending NFL confirmation Kickoff guide
- ~8:00 PM Halftime show Headliner: To be announced Halftime show time
- ~10:15 PM Game ends and trophy presentation Overtime would push this later End time
What Time Is the Halftime Show in Eastern Time?
The halftime show should start at ~8:00 PM ET, about 90 minutes after kickoff. The exact time depends on how long the first half takes. Headliner: To be announced.
What Time Does the Super Bowl End in Eastern Time?
A typical game ends at about ~10:15 PM ET, with the trophy presentation at about ~10:30 PM ET. Overtime would push it later. The next day, Monday, February 15, 2027, is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday, so many East Coast fans can stay up for the trophy.
Major Cities in Eastern Time
All of these cities see kickoff at 6:30 PM ET:
- New York
- Atlanta
- Miami
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Washington, DC
- Detroit
- Charlotte
States Fully in Eastern Time
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC all use Eastern Time. Kickoff is 6:30 PM ET everywhere in them.
States Split Between Eastern and Central Time
| State | Eastern Time part | Central Time part |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Most of the state (Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee) | Panhandle west of the Apalachicola River (Pensacola, Panama City) |
| Indiana | Most of the state (Indianapolis, Fort Wayne) | Northwest counties near Chicago and southwest counties near Evansville |
| Kentucky | Eastern Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington) | Western Kentucky (Bowling Green, Paducah) |
| Michigan | Almost the whole state (Detroit, Grand Rapids) | Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties |
| Tennessee | East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga) | Middle and West Tennessee (Nashville, Memphis) |
What Time Is the Super Bowl on the East Coast?
From Maine to Miami, the East Coast gets an expected 6:30 PM ET kickoff. That is three hours ahead of the West Coast, where the game starts at 3:30 PM PT.
What Time Is the Super Bowl in New York?
New York City and the rest of New York State are on Eastern Time, so kickoff is expected at 6:30 PM ET and halftime at ~8:00 PM ET.
Eastern 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 Eastern Time FAQ
What time is the Super Bowl today in Eastern Time?
On Sunday, February 14, 2027, kickoff is expected at 6:30 PM ET. Pregame coverage on ESPN and ABC starts several hours earlier.
What time is the Super Bowl in EST?
6:30 PM EST. In February the Eastern zone is on standard time, so EST and ET are the same on Super Bowl Sunday.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show in EST?
Around 8:00 PM EST. Halftime starts when the second quarter ends, so it can come a little earlier or later.
What time will the Super Bowl end in Eastern Time?
A typical game ends around 10:15 PM ET, with the trophy presentation about 15 minutes later. Overtime would push it past 10:30 PM.
Is all of Florida on Eastern Time for the Super Bowl?
No. Most of Florida gets a 6:30 PM ET kickoff, but the Panhandle west of the Apalachicola River, including Pensacola and Panama City, is on Central Time with a 5:30 PM CT kickoff.
Is the day after the Super Bowl a holiday in 2027?
Yes. Monday, February 15, 2027, is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday. Many offices and schools are closed, though it depends on your employer or district.