Super Bowl XLIV kickoff will probably occur a little after 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.
In previous years, various sites listed various start times, usually down to the specific minute. For Super Bowl 42, FOX (which was broadcasting the game) announced kickoff for 6:17, the NFL said 6:18, and the site hosting the Super Bowl said 6:30. Actual kickoff was 6:32.
So if you'd like to hear some of Journey's performance and catch some of the pre-game hype, turn on your TVs by 6. But don't expect the game to actually start before 6:30.
United States times by region:
6:30 p.m. eastern
5:30 p.m. central
4:30 p.m. mountain
3:30 p.m. pacific
Quick additional tidbits for Super bowl XLIV:
Super Bowl XLVII will be televised by CBS. The contest, which will be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, should get under way at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Jim Nantz and Phil Simms of CBS Sports will serve as the play-by-play man and the color analyst, respectively.
Super Bowl coverage starts at 6 PM Eastern Time with kickoff at 6:18.
The Who
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The band "The Who" performed during half time of Super Bowl XLIV.
Super Bowl XLIV typically starts at 4:30pm Mountain Time. However, it's always best to check the official kickoff time closer to the date as there may be changes.
5:30
No, the Dolphins defeated the Redskins, 14-7, in regulation time. Through Super Bowl XLIV, no Super Bowl game has gone in overtime.
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).
On February 7, 2010, the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.
The 2010 Super Bowl (XLIV)Super Bowl 44 (XLIV) will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Land Shark Stadium (formerly Dolphin Stadium) in Miami, Florida. The Super Bowl Kickoff time is officially set for 6:18 PMalthough 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).
The 2010 Super Bowl (XLIV)Super Bowl 44 (XLIV) will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Sun Life (formerly Dolphin) Stadium in Miami, Florida. CBS Sports' website lists the start time as 6:18 p.m. EST with a kickoff show from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m. To be safe turn on your TV at 6 p.m. (Click on Related Question below for more information about kickoff times.)
10:00 p.m but if it were in Cape Verde it would be 2:00 a.m