Super Bowl Sunday is here, and if you’re planning food, friends, or even just timing your “sit down before kickoff” moment, the key question is simple: What time does the Super Bowl start?
Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks kicks off at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
What time is the Super Bowl kickoff in your time zone?
Here’s the Super Bowl kickoff time converted across the U.S.:
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Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 p.m.
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Central Time (CT): 5:30 p.m.
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Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 p.m.
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Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 p.m.
Tip that can save you from missing the opening sequence: the “approximate” part matters. If you want to catch the introductions, coin toss, and first possession without rushing, plan to be settled 10-15 minutes before the listed kickoff time.
Also useful: NBC’s pregame coverage begins around noon ET (9 a.m. PT), so if you want the full build-up, you can put it on in the late morning and treat the game like an all-day event. If you only care about the “must-see” moments, plan around the opening ceremony around 6:00 p.m. ET (before kickoff), it’s a clean checkpoint to turn it on and still catch the pageantry without committing to hours of pregame. One more practical note for streamers: live streams can run slightly behind broadcast, so if you’re following group texts or social media, consider muting notifications until you’re settled. And if you’ve got a newer TV setup, NBC is also offering a 4K HDR presentation in some configurations, which can be a nice upgrade for the game.
What channel is the Super Bowl on today?
The Super Bowl broadcast is on NBC, with Spanish-language options available on Telemundo and Universo.
That matters for two reasons:
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If you have access to local NBC/Telemundo over cable or streaming, you’re covered.
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If you don’t, you still have multiple legit paths to watch without scrambling at the last second.
How to stream the Super Bowl without cable
If you’re going streaming-first, the headliner is Peacock, which is carrying the game live.
You can also watch the Super Bowl “for free” the old-school way: over-the-air TV. If your TV can pick up NBC (or Telemundo) with an antenna, you can watch without a paid subscription.
A quick, practical checklist before people arrive:
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Make sure your Peacock login works (and your app is updated) before pregame coverage starts.
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If you’re using an antenna, do a channel scan earlier in the day so you’re not troubleshooting at 6:25 p.m. ET.
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If you’re hosting, consider a backup stream on a phone/tablet in case your main TV app crashes.
When should you tune in for pregame and halftime?
NBC’s broader Super Bowl coverage starts earlier in the day, well ahead of kickoff.
As for halftime, it typically lands around 90 minutes to 2 hours after kickoff depending on game flow (reviews, injuries, replay stoppages, and scoring pace). If you’re only tuning in for halftime, you’ll usually be safe checking in somewhere around the 8:00-8:30 p.m. ET window, but it can vary.
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