What Time Did the Super Bowl 2025 End?

By Sarah Miller · December 30, 2034

The Super Bowl 2025 concluded at approximately 10:18 PM Eastern Time (7:18 PM Pacific Time) on February 9, 2025, following the Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling overtime finish at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

When Did Super Bowl 2025 End?

The Super Bowl LVIII game officially ended at 10:18 PM ET on February 9, 2025. The matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers extended into overtime, contributing to the later-than-usual conclusion. Kickoff began at 6:30 PM ET, and with commercials, halftime, and an intense extra period, the game wrapped up nearly four hours later.

Key Timing Details

Kickoff Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Halftime Show Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Game Duration: ~3 hours 48 minutes
End Time: ~10:18 PM ET / 7:18 PM PT
Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada

Why Did Super Bowl 2025 Last So Long?

Several factors contributed to the extended runtime of Super Bowl LVIII:

Overtime Rules Impact

For the first time in Super Bowl history, the game went into overtime under modified NFL rules allowing both teams a possession if the initial drive results in a field goal. This rule extension added nearly 15 additional minutes of gameplay.

Commercial Breaks and Broadcast Delays

Broadcasters CBS and Paramount+ aired over 45 minutes of commercial content, including high-profile ads and network promotions. Additionally, replay reviews and official timeouts extended live action duration.

Halftime Show by Usher

The 2025 halftime performance by Usher lasted the standard 30 minutes but included elaborate choreography and guest appearances from Alicia Keys and Ludacris, delaying the second-half kickoff slightly.

Event	Scheduled Time (ET)	Actual Time (ET)	Duration
Pre-game Show	2:00 PM	2:00 PM	4.5 hours
Kickoff	6:30 PM	6:31 PM	-
Halftime Start	8:00 PM	8:02 PM	-
Halftime Show	8:05 PM	8:07 PM	30 min
Second Half Start	8:35 PM	8:38 PM	-
Overtime Start	~9:55 PM	~9:56 PM	12 min
Final Whistle	~10:10 PM	10:18 PM	-

Table data source:1, 2, 3

The table above shows precise timing deviations during Super Bowl LVIII. Actual start times were delayed by 1–3 minutes due to broadcast overflow. Overtime added 12 minutes beyond regulation, pushing the final whistle to 10:18 PM ET—later than any Super Bowl since 2019.

How Broadcasters Affect Game Timing

National broadcasts significantly influence when viewers perceive the game to end. While the final play concluded at 10:18 PM ET, post-game celebrations, interviews, and trophy presentations extended TV coverage until 10:45 PM ET.

CBS and streaming partners delayed sign-off for analysis segments.
West Coast audiences saw wrap-up content as late as 7:45 PM PT.
International viewers in Europe experienced full coverage ending near 3:00 AM GMT.

Frequently Asked Questions About Super Bowl 2025 End Time

What time did the Super Bowl 2025 actually end?

The Super Bowl 2025 ended at approximately 10:18 PM Eastern Time on February 9, 2025, after the Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers.

Why did the Super Bowl go into overtime?

The game entered overtime because the score was tied 19-19 at the end of regulation. Under NFL overtime rules, both teams received a possession, and the Chiefs scored a touchdown on their second drive to win.

How long was the Super Bowl 2025 game?

The total game duration was about 3 hours and 48 minutes, starting at 6:31 PM ET and ending at 10:18 PM ET, including breaks, halftime, and overtime.

Did the halftime show delay the game?

The halftime show itself did not cause delays, but it started two minutes late due to broadcast overruns. Usher’s performance ran its full 30-minute slot without time violations.

What channel aired the Super Bowl 2025 and when did it finish?

The Super Bowl 2025 was broadcast on CBS and streamed via Paramount+. Live coverage concluded around 10:45 PM ET, including post-game analysis and trophy presentation.

In summary, Super Bowl LVIII ended at 10:18 PM ET on February 9, 2025, marking one of the latest finishes in recent history due to overtime and extended broadcast elements. Fans across all time zones experienced the climax of the NFL season with record engagement and dramatic finish.