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

By Sarah Miller · January 20, 2052

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 and streamed on Paramount+.

What Time Does the Super Bowl Start in All Time Zones?

The official kickoff time for Super Bowl LVIII is 6:30 PM ET, but fans across the United States and globally need to adjust for their local time zones. Below is a breakdown of the start time across major regions:

Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 PM
Central Time (CT): 5:30 PM
Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 PM
Atlantic Time (AT): 7:30 PM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 11:30 PM
Central European Time (CET): 12:30 AM (February 10)

Super Bowl LVIII Game Details

Where and When Is Super Bowl LVIII?

Super Bowl LVIII will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. This marks the second time the venue hosts the NFL's championship game.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The game will be televised live on CBS and available for streaming via Paramount+. International viewers can watch through NFL Game Pass, DAZN, or local sports networks depending on region.

What to Expect Before Kickoff

The pre-game festivities typically begin several hours before kickoff. Fans can expect:

NFL pre-show coverage starting at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Player arrivals and field preparations
The National Anthem and coin toss ceremony beginning around 6:15 PM ET
Halftime show featuring a major musical act (TBD as of October 2025)

Year	Super Bowl	Date	Kickoff Time (ET)	Location	Average Viewership (millions)
2022	LVI	February 13	6:30 PM	SoFi Stadium, CA	99.2
2023	LVII	February 12	6:30 PM	State Farm Stadium, AZ	113.0
2024	LVIII	February 11	6:30 PM	Caesars Superdome, LA	123.7
2025	LIX	February 9	6:30 PM	Allegiant Stadium, NV	TBD

Table data source:1, 2, 3

The table shows consistent kickoff times over recent years, with all games starting at 6:30 PM ET despite varying dates. Viewership has steadily increased, with Super Bowl LVIII drawing a record 123.7 million viewers, highlighting its status as America’s most-watched annual television event.

Frequently Asked Questions About Super Bowl Kickoff Time

What time does the Super Bowl kickoff in 2025?

The Super Bowl LIX kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Why does the Super Bowl always start at 6:30 PM ET?

The 6:30 PM ET start time maximizes viewership across U.S. time zones, balancing primetime viewing on the East Coast and early evening access on the West Coast.

How long does the Super Bowl usually last?

The game typically lasts about 3 hours and 40 minutes, including halftime. With commercials and potential overtime, the full broadcast often runs over 4 hours.

What channel is broadcasting the 2025 Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LIX will be broadcast on CBS and available for live streaming on Paramount+.

Does the actual kickoff happen exactly at 6:30 PM ET?

While 6:30 PM ET is the official kickoff time, the actual first snap may occur a few minutes later due to pre-game ceremonies, network programming, or delays.