What Time Is Super Bowl Kickoff?

Super Bowl LIX kickoff details

• Kickoff time: The official Super Bowl kickoff time is set for 6:30 PM Eastern Time
• Actual start time: Gameplay usually begins about 20 minutes after the official kickoff time due to various pre-game activities
• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025

Time zones

For viewers in different time zones, the Super Bowl start times are:

• Eastern Time: 6:30 PM
• Central Time: 5:30 PM
• Mountain Time: 4:30 PM
• Pacific Time: 3:30 PM

Broadcast information

• TV channel: FOX
• Commentators: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (analyst)
• Pre-game show: Typically starts several hours before the Super Bowl kickoff

Venue

• Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Stadium capacity: Approximately 83,000 people

FAQ

What time is Super Bowl kickoff?

The official Super Bowl LIX kickoff time is set for 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

When does the Super Bowl actually begin?

While the official kickoff time is 6:30 PM ET, the actual gameplay typically starts about 20 minutes later, around 6:50 PM ET, due to pre-game ceremonies.

What is the Super Bowl start time in different time zones?

The Super Bowl start times in different U.S. time zones are: 6:30 PM Eastern Time, 5:30 PM Central Time, 4:30 PM Mountain Time, and 3:30 PM Pacific Time.

How long before the Super Bowl kickoff does the pre-game show start?

The pre-game show typically starts several hours before the official Super Bowl kickoff time, providing extensive coverage leading up to the main event.

Where can I watch the Super Bowl, and who are the commentators?

The 2025 Super Bowl will be broadcast on FOX, with Kevin Burkhardt handling play-by-play and Tom Brady serving as the analyst.