What time does Super Bowl 2026 start today? Halftime schedule
You probably know that Super Bowl LX is today, but do you know what time the big game will start and end? With the 2025 NFL season finale on deck, knowing when and when to watch is of the utmost importance.
The AFC champion New England Patriots and NFC champion Seattle Seahawks kicked off the big game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8. The Patriots arrived at this point navigating the AFC playoff bracket in black and blue with a hard-nosed defense. New England averaged 18 points per game in the playoffs, the fewest points scored in a Super Bowl since the Los Angeles Rams in 1979. However, the Patriots defense allowed just 8.7 points per game – the fewest in three games since the Baltimore Ravens in 2000.
The Seahawks landed in the Super Bowl after smoking teams left and right all season. Their +230 point differential is the fourth best for a Super Bowl in the 21st century and the best since the 2015 Carolina Panthers (+233).
As millions of football fans countdown to kickoff, some may not know exactly when the Super Bowl will start and end. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the Super Bowl schedule, from kickoff to the final whistle.
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What time does Super Bowl LX pregame coverage start?
Super Bowl LX pregame coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on NBC. According to NBC Sports, the official Super Bowl LX pregame show will provide five and a half hours of coverage, analysis and predictions. Maria Taylor will host and will be joined by co-hosts Noah Eagle and Jac Collinsworth.
What time does Super Bowl LX kick off?
Kickoff between the Patriots and Seahawks is scheduled for around 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC and Peacock.
What time does the Super Bowl LX halftime show start?
The Super Bowl halftime show is scheduled to begin between 7:30 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. ET. according to CBS Sports. This is just an approximate time range based on an average Super Bowl game that lasts about three hours to an hour. So you’ll have to stay tuned to the game stream to be sure. Bad bunny will headline this year’s show.
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How long does the Super Bowl usually last?
The duration of Super Bowl LX will depend on the action on the field. The average length of Super Bowls played between 2005 and 2024 is approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes, according to USA Today. If this average holds, the big game could end around 10:07 p.m. ET.
That might be average, but if this game comes down to the final drive — like the first Super Bowl game between these teams to conclude the 2014 NFL season — it could go longer. However, the Super Bowl XLIX meeting between the teams lasted almost exactly the average length, with a game time of 3 hours and 36 minutes.
