Super Bowl Kickoff Time 2025: What Time Does It Start?

By Sarah Miller · September 20, 2053

The Super Bowl LVIII kickoff time is set for 6:30 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and broadcast nationally on CBS, Paramount+, and Nickelodeon.

What Time Does the Super Bowl Start?

The official kickoff for Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), which translates to 3:30 PM Pacific Time (PT). This start time is consistent with recent years, as the NFL aims to maximize viewership across all U.S. time zones.

Start Times by Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 PM
Central Time (CT): 5:30 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 PM
Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 PM
Atlantic Time (AT): 7:30 PM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 11:30 PM

Where Is the Super Bowl Being Played?

Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada—just outside Las Vegas. This marks the first time Las Vegas has hosted the Super Bowl, a milestone reflecting the city's growing role in major sports events.

Venue Highlights

Home of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
Capacity: ~65,000 (expandable to 70,000 for special events)
State-of-the-art retractable field system
Hosted multiple major concerts and college football games

Year	Super Bowl	Location	Venue	Kickoff Time (ET)
2025	LVIII	Las Vegas, NV	Allegiant Stadium	6:30 PM
2024	LVIII	Las Vegas, NV	Allegiant Stadium	6:30 PM
2023	LVII	Glendale, AZ	State Farm Stadium	6:30 PM
2022	LVI	Inglewood, CA	SoFi Stadium	6:30 PM
2021	LV	Tampa, FL	Raymond James Stadium	6:30 PM

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The data shows that the NFL has consistently scheduled Super Bowl kickoffs at 6:30 PM ET since 2021. This standardized timing helps networks optimize advertising revenue and ensures peak audience engagement across all U.S. regions. Hosting venues have diversified in recent years, with newer stadiums like SoFi and Allegiant chosen for their modern infrastructure.

How to Watch the Super Bowl

Super Bowl LVIII will be televised live on CBS, available through traditional cable, streaming platforms, and over-the-air antennas. International viewers can access the game via NFL Game Pass or local broadcasters.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

CBS: Primary broadcaster in the U.S.
Paramount+: Live stream with subscription
Nickelodeon: Family-friendly alternate broadcast
NFL+: Mobile streaming app
International: DAZN (Canada, Germany), Sky Sports (UK), ESPN (Latin America)

Pre-Game Coverage and Halftime Show

Pre-game coverage begins at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, featuring expert analysis, player interviews, and fan events. The highly anticipated halftime show is expected to feature a major pop act—rumored to include artists like Beyoncé or The Weeknd.