The Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8, 2026 is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET (which is 3:30 p.m. local time in Santa Clara, California).

Quick Scoop: Super Bowl Start Time

  • Official Super Bowl LX kickoff: 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • That’s 5:30 p.m. CT , 4:30 p.m. MT , 3:30 p.m. PT.
  • The game is on Sunday, February 8, 2026 , at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

In practical terms, TV coverage and pregame shows will run for hours beforehand, but you’ll want to be settled on the couch by around 6:00 p.m. ET if you don’t want to miss the anthem, coin toss, and opening hype.

If you plan snacks or a party, aim to have everything ready at least 30–45 minutes before kickoff so you’re not stuck in the kitchen when the first big play happens.

TL;DR: Super Bowl Sunday’s big game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT this year.

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