Super Bowl 2026 Start Time & Countdown in Your Location
Do you want to get the Super Bowl 2026 timetable? You are on the right page! This year, Super Bowl 2026 will kick off at 6:30 PM ET. Every year, the Super Bowl starts at the same time.
Welcome to SuperBowltime.org! On this page, we provide coverage of the Super Bowl start time in different countries, a countdown, and all Super Bowl Sunday event kickoff times from start to finish. So, scroll down below and don’t miss a single moment of this year’s Super Bowl!
Team: Seattle Seahawks (NFC) vs New England Patriots (AFC)
Date: Sunday, February 08, 2026
Start Time: 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT / 11:30 pm GMT / 10:30 am AEDT
Venue: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Halftime show: Bad Bunny (Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show)
National anthem: Charlie Puth
TV Networks: NBC, Peacock, Telemundo (US) | ITV, Sky Sports (UK) | TSN, CTV, RDS (CA) | Seven Network, ESPN (AU)
When is the Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl 2026 will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
How many days until Super Bowl LX?
The countdown is on! With the game drawing closer each day, keeping track of the countdown heightens the excitement. Whether you’re planning a watch party, booking last-minute tickets, or simply counting the days until kickoff, stay tuned for the latest updates on Super Bowl LX!
Check out the live countdown timer below to see exactly how much time remains until the big game in your local timezone!
🏈 Super Bowl LX Countdown
What time is Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl LX will kick off at 6:30 PM ET. Here are the Super Bowl 2026 start times for all time zones in the USA:
- Eastern Time (ET): 6:30 PM
- Central Time (CT): 5:30 PM
- Mountain Time (MT): 4:30 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): 3:30 PM
- Alaska Time (AKT): 2:30 PM
- Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAST): 1:30 PM
Here's a list of local kickoff times in various countries:
- United Kingdom: 11:30 PM GMT
- Mexico City, Mexico: 5:30 pm CST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 8:30pm BRT
- Germany: 12:30 AM CET (Monday, February 9)
- France: 12:30 AM CET (Monday, February 9)
- Spain: 12:30 AM CET (Monday, February 9)
- Italy: 12:30 AM CET (Monday, February 9)
- South Africa: 1:30 AM SAST (Monday, February 9)
- United Arab Emirates: 3:30 AM GST (Monday, February 9)
- India: 5:00 AM IST (Monday, February 9)
- China: 7:30 AM CST (Monday, February 9)
- Japan: 8:30 AM JST (Monday, February 9)
- Australia (Sydney): 10:30 AM AEDT (Monday, February 9)
- New Zealand: 12:30 PM NZDT (Monday, February 9)
No matter where you are in the USA, be ready for kickoff and enjoy the big game!
Where is the Super Bowl 2026?
The 2026 Super Bowl will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This modern venue, home of the San Francisco 49ers, last hosted the big game in 2016 for Super Bowl 50. It will once again become the center of the football world on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The 68,500-seat stadium sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and brings world-class amenities to Super Bowl LX.
Who is playing in Super Bowl 2026?
The Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. This is a historic rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from 2015, where the Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24 with Malcolm Butler's famous goal-line interception.
Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship on January 25. New England beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a snowy AFC Championship the same day.
Both teams finished 14-3 in the regular season. The Seahawks are the NFC's top seed, while the Patriots earned the AFC's second seed. Seattle crushed San Francisco 41-6 in the divisional round before edging the Rams. The Patriots knocked off the Chargers 16-3 and Texans 28-16 before surviving Denver in brutal weather.
Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns to lead Seattle past Los Angeles. Drake Maye managed just 86 yards in the snow but the Patriots defense sealed the win with a late Christian Gonzalez interception.
The Patriots seek their record seventh Super Bowl title in their 12th Super Bowl appearance. The Seahawks look for their second championship in their fourth Super Bowl appearance.
The defending champions are the Philadelphia Eagles who defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.
Super Bowl LX: A Historic Milestone
This marks the 60th Super Bowl in NFL history. Levi's Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10.
The stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers. Levi's Stadium will host this championship rematch between two of the NFL's most storied franchises.
What Time Does the Super Bowl 2026 Pre-Game Show Start?
The Super Bowl 2026 kicks off at 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, February 8. But the action starts much earlier in the day.
NBC will begin its official pre-game show around 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This program includes live updates, interviews, expert picks and coverage from inside and outside the stadium.
If you want to start even earlier, the NFL Network offers full-day coverage. Their pre-game content usually begins as early as 7:00 AM Eastern. It runs all the way through kickoff.
Fans can catch behind-the-scenes features, team arrivals, and pre-game press conferences. Most streaming services that include NBC or NFL Network will carry all this content.
To watch from the beginning, tune in by early afternoon. For full-day coverage, check in with NFL Network first thing in the morning.
What time is the National Anthem at Super Bowl 60?
Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem, accompanied by renowned Deaf music artist Fred Beam using American Sign Language.
The national anthem will begin about 10 minutes before kickoff. With the game set for 6:30 PM ET on February 8, 2026, expect the anthem to start around 6:20 PM ET.
Time in other zones:
| Time Zone | National Anthem Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 6:20 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | 5:20 PM |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 4:20 PM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3:20 PM |
| UK (GMT) | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | 10:20 AM (Feb 9) |
The anthem usually takes between 90 seconds and 2½ minutes.
Additional Pregame Performances
- "America the Beautiful": Brandi Carlile
- "Lift Every Voice and Sing": Coco Jones
- Opening Ceremony: Green Day
What time does the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show start?
The Super Bowl begins at 6:30 PM Eastern on February 8. You can expect the halftime show to start around 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. That may shift slightly depending on how long the first half runs.
Here's what that looks like by time zone:
| Time Zone | Halftime Show Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 8:00-8:30 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | 7:00-7:30 PM |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 6:00-6:30 PM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 5:00-5:30 PM |
| UK (GMT) | 1:00-1:30 AM (Feb 9) |
| Australia (AEDT) | 12:00-12:30 PM (Feb 9) |
The show usually runs about 15 minutes. It's part of a longer break that lasts close to 30 minutes so the stage can be set up and taken down.
Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, making history as the first male Latin American artist to headline a Super Bowl. The six-time Grammy winner brings global star power to football's biggest stage.
The performance will include a groundbreaking multilingual signing program featuring Puerto Rican Sign Language for the first time, performed by Deaf Puerto Rican artist Celimar Rivera Cosme. This marks a significant moment for representation and accessibility in Super Bowl history.
What's Happening During Super Bowl Week?
Super Bowl LX brings a full week of events to the San Francisco Bay Area:
- Pro Bowl Games: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Moscone Center in San Francisco
- NFL Honors: Thursday, February 6, 2026 at Palace of Fine Arts
- Super Bowl LX Studio 60: February 6-7, 2026 at Palace of Fine Arts (featuring Sting on February 6)
- BAHC Live! Concert: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (featuring Chris Stapleton)
- Super Bowl Experience: Interactive fan festival throughout the week across the Bay Area (presented by Jersey Mike's at Moscone Center)
These events give fans multiple ways to experience Super Bowl week beyond just the game itself. For the first time, the Pro Bowl Games will be held during Super Bowl week rather than earlier in the postseason. Check out the full gameday and weekend schedule here.
What time does Super Bowl 2026 end?
Super Bowl 2026 will likely end between 10:00 and 10:30 PM Eastern Time. The game kicks off at 6:30 PM, and it usually runs for about three and a half to four hours. That includes halftime and timeouts.
If the game stays close or goes into overtime, it could last even longer. So be ready for a late finish, just in case.
When is the Super Bowl 2026 post-game show?
The Super Bowl 2026 post-game show will begin right after the game ends. That should be around 10:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
NBC will air live coverage, including highlights, interviews, and the Lombardi Trophy presentation.
Around 10:30 PM ET, extended post-game analysis will continue on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms, with more breakdowns and reactions.
Where to Watch Super Bowl 2026?
You can watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NBC. The game will air on broadcast TV and stream on Peacock and Telemundo for Spanish-language coverage. NBC's website and app will carry the game, but you'll need to sign in with a TV provider.
In the UK, the game will be shown on ITV (free), ITVX (free streaming), Sky Sports, and NFL Game Pass.
Fans in Canada can watch on CTV (free), TSN, RDS, or use DAZN for streaming.
In Australia, check Seven Network (free) or ESPN. These channels will carry full live coverage with Disney+ also streaming the game.
If you live in Mexico or other parts of Latin America, Azteca 7 (free), ESPN and Star+ will have the game.
For all other countries, local sports networks may show the broadcast. You can also use NFL Game Pass International to stream from almost anywhere. You can check out our detailed streaming guide and options here.
How to Buy Super Bowl 2026 Tickets?
Super Bowl LX tickets cost a lot of money. The cheapest seats start around $4,000 to $4,600. Average ticket prices run between $8,500 and $8,679 right now.
On Location is the official NFL hospitality partner. Their VIP packages start at $7,100 per person. You get premium seats, food, and exclusive experiences. You can check their site for current prices and what's included.
For regular tickets, the safest place is the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster. It offers verified tickets from trusted sellers. Other places like StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats also list tickets, though prices there can be higher.
All tickets are mobile and instantly delivered to your phone. The 68,500-seat stadium creates high demand. Prices depend on seat location and how close it is to game day.
If you plan to go, try to get your tickets soon. Waiting too long could make it harder or more expensive.