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The Super Bowl in 2026 is slated for a 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff. All the pregame festivities take place throughout the day, meaning you'll want to tune in earlier to catch things like the national anthem, team introductions, the coin toss and more.

A story shared by NBC Sports lists the Super Bowl start time as 6:30 p.m. ET, while Peacock presents it as 6 p.m. ET. The network will also have hours of live pregame coverage, which includes an opening ceremony performance by Green Day at 3 p.m. ET.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton explained why he didn't opt for a chip shot field goal in the second quarter.

A rules change designed to reshape one of the NFL’s most recognizable moments has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who says the new kickoff format diminishes the spectacle and tradition of the game.

The National Football League is hours away from kickoff at the AFC and NFC Championship Games. The Denver Broncos are scheduled to host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Meanwhile,

NFL heads into Championship Sunday with rising concerns over replay review control, unclear decision-makers, and growing distrust.