Super Bowl Kickoff Time 2027: When Does the Game Start?

One of the most practical Super Bowl questions is simple: when does it start? Here is a complete guide to the Super Bowl 2027 kickoff time, including the full game day schedule, what to expect before kickoff, and time zone conversions for every part of the United States.

Super Bowl 2027 Kickoff Time

Super Bowl LXI is expected to kick off at approximately 6:30 PM Eastern Time on the first Sunday of February 2027. This is consistent with the Super Bowl's kickoff time in recent years — the NFL typically targets a 6:30 PM ET start to maximize the prime-time audience window. The specific kickoff time will be confirmed with the broadcast announcement. For the full official schedule, see our Super Bowl schedule page.

Time Zone Guide

Super Bowl kickoff times by time zone: Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 PM. Central Time (CT): 5:30 PM. Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 PM. Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 PM. Alaska Time (AKT): 2:30 PM. Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT): 1:30 PM.

Pre-Game Schedule

Super Bowl coverage typically begins 4–5 hours before kickoff on the broadcast network. The pre-game show includes analysis, team feature stories, celebrity interviews, and entertainment. The national anthem is typically performed approximately 30–45 minutes before kickoff. The coin toss occurs a few minutes before kickoff. Plan to be settled and ready at least by 6:00 PM ET to catch the full build-up to the game.

Halftime Timing

The halftime show typically begins approximately 2 hours after kickoff — around 8:30–9:00 PM ET — though actual timing depends on the pace of play in the first half. The halftime break lasts approximately 30 minutes. Second half kickoff is typically around 9:30–10:00 PM ET, with the final gun expected around 10:30–11:00 PM ET. For the complete schedule breakdown, see our Super Bowl schedule page and our watching guide.