What Time Does the Super Bowl Start (and End)?

The Super Bowl kicks off at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT), and typically ends a little after 10:00 p.m. ET — about 3.5 to 4 hours later. For Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, expect the same ~6:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

Super Bowl kickoff time by time zone

The scheduled kickoff is ~6:30, but the ball is usually snapped a few minutes later (often ~6:40) after player introductions, the national anthem, and the coin toss.

What time does the Super Bowl end?

For a 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff, the game usually ends a little after 10:00 p.m. ET. A close game — or overtime — can push the finish past 10:30 or 11:00 p.m. ET.

When does the pregame start?

Network pregame coverage runs for hours before kickoff — often starting in the early afternoon ET and building to the 6:30 start.

When is the Super Bowl halftime show?

Halftime usually begins around 8:00 p.m. ET — roughly 90 minutes to two hours after kickoff — and lasts about 25–30 minutes. See who’s performing at halftime.

Why does the Super Bowl start at 6:30 p.m. ET?

The evening slot maximizes the audience across all U.S. time zones — early enough on the West Coast (3:30 p.m.) and a prime-time finish in the East. It’s why the Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched U.S. broadcast of the year.

How long is the game itself?

About 3.5 to 4 hours from kickoff to the final whistle. Full breakdown: how long is the Super Bowl.