Super Bowl 2025 Start Time & How to Watch Chiefs vs. Eagles

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An electrifying clash is on the horizon as two football giants compete for the sport's most coveted trophy, delivering edge-of-your-seat excitement and moments that will be remembered for years to come. Football enthusiasts nationwide are preparing for Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025. The much-anticipated face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Super Bowl LIX will air nationally on FOX. Viewers can catch pregame coverage starting bright and early at 11:00 a.m. ET. Audiences can enjoy exclusive content throughout the day, including Road to the Super Bowl at 11:00 a.m. ET, which revisits the standout moments from the 2024 NFL season.

At 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX Super Bowl LIX Pregame will feature expert commentary from Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, and Rob Gronkowski.

The highly awaited Super Bowl LIX will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs striving for an unprecedented three-peat against the Eagles. After the game concludes, the FOX Super Bowl LIX Postgame show at 10:00 p.m. ET will analyze pivotal plays, conduct player interviews, and offer comprehensive insights.

The Super Bowl halftime performance is expected to start between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET, depending on the flow of the first half. Jon Batiste, a New Orleans native and five-time Grammy Award winner, will perform the national anthem before the game begins. The 38-year-old artist shared the announcement on his Instagram, "Music is the ultimate unifier. Coming home for National Anthem - Batiste xo @nfl @rocnation 🙏🏾🇺🇸 #SBLIX" in a post dated November 29, 2024.

With an intense matchup anticipated between the Chiefs and Eagles, along with a full day of exciting events, Super Bowl LIX is shaping up to be a can't-miss spectacle for football fans everywhere.

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Super Bowl week will host a variety of engaging activities, including Opening Night and the Super Bowl Experience, an interactive attraction designed for fans of all ages. Music lovers are in for a treat, as Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Musichalftime show. The musician, who is taking the Super Bowl stage for the second time, confirmed the news via social media. In a statement about his selection, he remarked, "Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I'll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one."

NFL head of music Seth Dudowsky stated, "Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop." Dudowsky concluded, "We're excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show." On June 24, 2025, SZA revealed in a short clip alongside Lamar, that she will join him on stage during the halftime show.

There are several ways to catch the big game. In addition to the live broadcast on FOX, viewers with connected TVs can stream the event through the NFL and Tubi channels.

For those with just a tablet or phone, the game can be streamed live via the NFL app. Fans who prefer audio can tune in through NFL+, SiriusXM, and WestwoodONE. The NFL Network will provide over 70 hours of live coverage during Super Bowl week. According to its Instagram page, the opening match will feature the Kansas City Chiefs squaring off against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The NFL also released a detailed diagram of the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs, highlighting all the teams the Chiefs and Eagles defeated en route to Super Bowl LIX.

The Eagles secured their spot in Super Bowl LIX after defeating the Washington Commanders on January 26 in the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game. The Commanders suffered a 55-23 loss to their rivals. The Eagles' 55 points set a new NFC Championship game record, with Jalen Hurts scoring three touchdowns and throwing for one. The NFL declared Hurts' team NFC Champions in an Instagram post, writing, "Back on top of the NFC 🦅 #SBLIX."

Meanwhile, the Chiefs clinched the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship by beating the Buffalo Bills 32-29. This marks the fifth time in six seasons that the team has advanced to the Super Bowl. The NFL shared an Instagram photo of the Chiefs to celebrate their victory and qualification for the Super Bowl. The caption read, "For the 5th time in the last six years, the @chiefs are AFC Champions. #SBLIX."

As the countdown to Super Bowl LIX continues, fans worldwide eagerly await a game brimming with exhilarating moments and world-class entertainment. Whether watching from the comfort of home or attending in person, this year's event promises to be a grand celebration of football and culture.