Super Bowl 2026 (Super Bowl LX) kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and will typically be over around 10:00–10:30 p.m. Eastern, though it can run later if there’s overtime or delays.

Quick Scoop: When Is the Super Bowl Over?

Most modern Super Bowls last about 3.5 to 4 hours from kickoff to the end of the post‑game trophy presentation. With a 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff in 2026, you can reasonably expect:

  • Regulation time to wrap : roughly between 9:45 and 10:15 p.m. ET.
  • Trophy + on‑field celebration on the main broadcast : often pushes the “real” end closer to 10:15–10:30 p.m. ET.
  • Extended analysis on sports channels : can continue well past 11:00 p.m. ET if you keep watching.

So if you’re planning sleep, rides, or work the next morning, blocking off 6:30–10:30 p.m. ET is a safe bet.

Why the End Time Isn’t Exact

A few things stretch out the night:

  1. Halftime show
    • Regular NFL halftimes are roughly 12–13 minutes, but Super Bowl halftime is much longer to allow for staging, performance, and tear‑down.
 * That alone adds several minutes compared with a normal game.
  1. Commercial load
    • Super Bowl ad slots are premium, and networks pack in longer and more frequent breaks than a typical game.
 * This makes the broadcast feel more like an “event night” than just a football game.
  1. Game flow
    • Lots of passing, challenges, injuries, or reviews can slow things down.
    • Overtime or a long final drive will push the clock even further.
  2. Post‑game ceremony
    • Presentation of the Lombardi Trophy, MVP interview, and quick reactions from players and coaches all happen before the network fully signs off from the stadium.

2026 Super Bowl Specifics

For Super Bowl LX:

  • Date : Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • Kickoff time : 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).
  • Location : Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
  • Broadcast/stream : NBC and Peacock.

Using recent Super Bowls as a guide, that points you again to roughly a 10:00–10:30 p.m. ET finish for the main football portion plus trophy coverage.

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