Pregame coverage of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN and ABC runs for several hours before the expected 6:30 PM ET kickoff on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Pregame show start: TBA. The national anthem usually comes about 10 to 15 minutes before kickoff.
What Time Does the Super Bowl Pregame Show Start?
The networks announce the exact pregame schedule closer to the game. Until then it shows as TBA here. Coverage on Super Bowl Sunday traditionally starts in the early afternoon Eastern Time and builds toward the opening ceremony, the anthem and kickoff. This page updates with the official start time in every time zone as soon as it is released.
What Time Is the National Anthem at the Super Bowl?
Expect the national anthem around 6:15 to 6:20 PM ET (3:15 to 3:20 PM PT), shortly before kickoff. In Central Time that is about 5:15 to 5:20 PM, and in Mountain Time about 4:15 to 4:20 PM. If you only want to see the anthem, tune in by 6:00 PM ET.
Who Is Singing the National Anthem?
| Performance | Performer |
|---|---|
| National anthem | To be announced |
| America the Beautiful | To be announced |
| Lift Every Voice and Sing | To be announced |
| Halftime show | To be announced |
The NFL usually names the pregame performers a few weeks before the game. This table updates the same day.
What Time Is the Flyover?
The military flyover comes on the final notes of the national anthem, so it lands in the same window, about 10 to 15 minutes before kickoff.
What Time Is the Coin Toss?
The coin toss happens after the anthem, just a few minutes before the opening kick. The winner chooses to kick, receive or defer to the second half.
Where to Watch the Pregame Show
ESPN and ABC share the English broadcast. ABC is free with a TV antenna.
- ESPN
- ABC
- ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
- Disney+
- ESPN App
- NFL+ (mobile)
- ManningCast (ESPN2)
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
- Before kickoff National anthem and flyover Anthem singer: To be announced
- 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
Super Bowl Pregame Show FAQ
What time is the Super Bowl pregame show?
The exact start has not been announced yet. ESPN and ABC will cover the afternoon leading up to the expected 6:30 PM ET kickoff on February 14, 2027. This page adds the official time as soon as it is released.
What time is the national anthem at the Super Bowl?
Usually about 10 to 15 minutes before kickoff, so around 6:15 to 6:20 PM ET or 3:15 to 3:20 PM PT. Tune in by 6:00 PM ET to be safe.
Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2027?
The NFL has not announced the anthem singer yet. Pregame performers are usually named a few weeks before the game, and this page updates the same day.
What channel is the Super Bowl pregame show on?
ESPN and ABC carry the main pregame coverage. ESPN Deportes has Spanish coverage, and the game also streams on Disney+ and the ESPN App.
What time is the Super Bowl coin toss?
The coin toss comes right after the anthem and flyover, a few minutes before the expected 6:30 PM ET kickoff.