If it started any later, the length of the game would interfere with the network's plans to air a special prime-time episode of one of its popular series. After Super Bowl XLV, for instance, the FOX network will air a football-themed episode of "Glee."
6 pm
6:18 PM EST
It usually is around 6 pm eastern time
The Super Bowl usually starts at 4:30 PM Mountain Time in Utah.
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2-7-10 6:00 PM ET
Kickoff for the 2008 Super Bowl is about 6:15 pm EST.
Game time for Super Bowl XXX was 6:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM MST.
The 2010 Super Bowl (XLIV)Super Bowl 44 (XLIV) will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Super Bowl Kickoff time is officially set for 6:18 PM although it usually occurs at 6:28 PM; To be safe stay by the TV at 6:00 PM (Click on related Question below for more information about kickoff times).
Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM (EST)
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The Super Bowl kickoff time in Seattle, Washington will be at 3:30 PM PST.