Kickoff for Super Bowl LXI is expected at 6:30 PM ET (3:30 PM PT) on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. ESPN and ABC will air the game.
- TV
- ESPN, ABC
- Stream
- Disney+, ESPN App
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Super Bowl Kickoff Time in Every Time Zone
The game kicks off at the same moment everywhere: 6:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM MT and 3:30 PM PT. Hawaii gets an early afternoon start at 1:30 PM HST.
| 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 |
What Time Is the Actual Kickoff?
The listed time is when the game is scheduled to start, not the exact moment the ball is kicked. The national anthem, the flyover and the coin toss all happen before that. The opening kick usually follows within about 10 minutes of the listed time, so be in front of the TV a little early.
What Time Does the Super Bowl Game Start on Sunday?
The game starts on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at 6:30 PM ET. Pregame coverage on ESPN and ABC runs for hours before that, and the halftime show should follow at about ~8:00 PM ET.
Why the Super Bowl Kicks Off at 6:30 PM ET
The NFL has used an evening Eastern Time kickoff for many years. It puts the game in prime time on the East Coast while West Coast fans still watch in the late afternoon. That mix gives the broadcast its biggest possible audience across the country.
Super Bowl Kickoff Time Around the World
In the UK the game starts late Sunday night. In most of Europe and in Australia it starts on Monday.
| Time zone | Kickoff | Major cities |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11:30 PM GMT | London, Manchester |
| Germany | Mon 12:30 AM CET | Berlin, Munich |
| Mexico | 5:30 PM CST | Mexico City |
| Brazil | 8:30 PM BRT | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Australia (Sydney) | Mon 10:30 AM AEDT | Sydney, Melbourne |
Super Bowl Sunday Timeline
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
- ~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
Super Bowl Kickoff FAQ
What time is kickoff for the Super Bowl today?
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 14, 2027, kickoff is expected at 6:30 PM ET (3:30 PM PT). The anthem and coin toss come first, so the ball is usually kicked a few minutes later.
What time is the actual kickoff for the Super Bowl?
The opening kick usually comes within about 10 minutes of the listed 6:30 PM ET start. The national anthem, flyover and coin toss take place first.
What time is Super Bowl kickoff in Central Time?
Kickoff is expected at 5:30 PM CT. That covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Nashville and the rest of the Central Time zone.
What time is Super Bowl kickoff in Pacific Time?
Kickoff is expected at 3:30 PM PT. Fans in Los Angeles, where the game is played, Seattle and Las Vegas get a mid afternoon start.
Has the NFL confirmed the Super Bowl 2027 kickoff time?
Not yet. The expected time follows the 6:30 PM ET slot of recent Super Bowls. This page updates as soon as the NFL confirms the official time.
What time does the Super Bowl end?
A typical Super Bowl ends around 10:15 PM ET, about three hours and 45 minutes after kickoff. Overtime would push the finish later.