when does the super bowl pre show start

The official Super Bowl 2026 pregame show on NBC starts at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Main pregame show: 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC (and streaming on Peacock).

• Earlier coverage: NBC’s broader Super Bowl programming and lighter pregame content begin around noon ET , with features, interviews, and build‑up to the main show.

• Kickoff time: The game itself kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET.

If you want all the analysis, features, and interviews, plan to tune in by 1:00 p.m. ET ; if you like having football on all day, you can flip over around noon ET for the extended coverage.

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