All your Super Bowl queries answered: What time does Super Bowl 2025 start, when does it end, game length, and more

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET. If you're wondering when the game starts, ends, or how long it lasts, you're not alone. Here's a breakdown of key details for the big game.
Pre-game coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Fox. Fox NFL Sunday and FOX NFL Kickoff will offer 5.5 hours of analysis, predictions, and live reports. Curt Menefee will host the coverage leading into kickoff.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on Fox, with streaming options on Tubi, Fubo, and the Fox Sports app.

The halftime show is expected to begin between 8 and 8:30 p.m. ET. The exact timing depends on how long the first half lasts. Kendrick Lamar will headline the performance, joined by R&B singer SZA.
For those only interested in the halftime show, check in around 7:45 p.m. ET to catch it early.
According to Sports Illustrated, the average Super Bowl from 2004 to 2024 lasted 3 hours and 38 minutes. If that holds, this year’s game should end around 10:08 p.m. ET. However, game length can vary due to penalties, reviews, and commercials.
The actual playtime is 60 minutes, split into four 15-minute quarters. Clock stoppages can add significant time, especially with frequent TV timeouts.
Super Bowl 47 holds the record as the longest game in NFL history by duration. The Baltimore Ravens edged out the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in a game that lasted 4 hours and 14 minutes, partly due to a 34-minute second-half delay caused by a power outage at the Superdome.
In another record-breaking game, Super Bowl 58 became the longest NFL championship based on playing time. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the 49ers in overtime with a game-winning touchdown by Mecole Hardman, sealing victory with just 3 seconds remaining in OT after 74 minutes and 57 seconds of play.
Halftime for a regular NFL game lasts 13 minutes, but Super Bowl halftimes are longer—averaging around 30 minutes. Performances typically last about 14 to 15 minutes, with the rest of the time spent on stage setup, teardown, and ads.
Here’s how long recent halftime shows lasted:

Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Historically, Super Bowl games last approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes, which would place the conclusion around 10:08 p.m. Eastern Time. However, the actual duration can vary due to factors such as game pace, halftime performances, and commercial breaks.
Louisiana-born Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem this year.
Singer Ledisi will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl.
The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host the game. This is the stadium’s eighth Super Bowl, more than any other venue.
Plan your snacks and bathroom breaks wisely—this game will keep fans on the edge of their seats!
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