In the UK, Super Bowl LXI is expected to kick off at 11:30 PM GMT on Sunday night, February 14, 2027. The game runs into the early hours of Monday: halftime should come at ~Mon 1:00 AM GMT and the final whistle at ~Mon 3:15 AM GMT. The same times apply in Ireland.
Super Bowl Game Night Schedule in UK Time
| Moment | United Kingdom (GMT) | Eastern (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pregame show starts | TBA | TBA |
| National anthem and flyover | Before kickoff | Before kickoff |
| Kickoff | 11:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Halftime show (approx.) | ~Mon 1:00 AM | ~8:00 PM |
| Game ends (approx.) | ~Mon 3:15 AM | ~10:15 PM |
| Trophy presentation (approx.) | ~Mon 3:30 AM | ~10:30 PM |
What Channel Is the Super Bowl On in the UK?
Sky Sports carries NFL games through the season and has shown recent Super Bowls on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on NOW. The free-to-air partner changes from year to year: ITV showed the game in 2025 and Channel 5 in 2026. The UK broadcasters for Super Bowl 2027 have not been confirmed yet, and this page updates as soon as they are.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN is another official way to stream the game in the UK.
Why the Super Bowl Is So Late in the UK
The game kicks off at 6:30 PM ET on the US East Coast, which is five hours behind the UK in February. That puts kickoff close to midnight in London and the finish well after 3 AM on Monday. Many UK fans watch live with a late night party, or watch the replay on Monday.
Super Bowl Kickoff Time Around Europe
| 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 UK FAQ
What time is the Super Bowl in the UK?
Kickoff is expected at 11:30 PM GMT on Sunday, February 14, 2027. The game finishes in the early hours of Monday, February 15.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show in the UK?
Around 1:00 AM GMT on Monday morning, about 90 minutes after kickoff.
What time will the Super Bowl finish in the UK?
A typical game ends around 3:15 AM GMT on Monday, with the trophy presentation about 15 minutes later.
Is the Super Bowl free to watch in the UK?
It has been in recent years, on ITV in 2025 and Channel 5 in 2026. The free-to-air channel for 2027 has not been confirmed yet. Sky Sports and NOW also carry the game.
What time is the Super Bowl in Ireland?
The same as the UK: an expected 11:30 PM kickoff on Sunday night.