Historically, the Super Bowl kicks off between 6:19 and 6:40 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to ensure most of the game airs during prime time on the U.S. East Coast . In recent years, 6:30 p.m. ET has been the standard kickoff time.
SuperBowl I – Los Angeles Coliseum
Super Bowl LIX (February 9, 2025) — A Case Study
- Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. ET (approximate).
- Central Time (CT): 5:30 p.m. CT – the local time of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 p.m. MT.
- Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 p.m. PT.
- UK (GMT): 11:30 p.m..
- Central European Time (CET / UTC+1): 12:30 a.m. on Monday.
Game Duration and Halftime
- Estimated end time: Around 10:10 p.m. ET, given an approximate 3 hour 40 minute runtime.
- Halftime show start: Typically begins around 8:15 p.m. ET, though it can vary.
Summary Table — Super Bowl LIX Start Times
| Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | ~6:30 p.m. |
| Central Time (CT) | ~5:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) | ~4:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time (PT) | ~3:30 p.m. |
| UK (GMT) | ~11:30 p.m. |
| CET (UTC+1) | ~12:30 a.m. next day |
Super Bowl kickoff is crafted to optimize prime-time viewership in the U.S., traditionally landing at 6:30 p.m. ET. This translates to staggered local times across the country and even later hours for international viewers. Pregame coverage typically starts several hours earlier, especially in the U.S., with broadcasters like FOX beginning around 1:00 p.m. ET for LIX. The halftime show often lands around 8:00–8:15 p.m. ET.
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