Australian fans won’t need to stay up all night for the biggest game in American sport. Super Bowl LX kicks off on Monday morning across Australia, with start times varying slightly by state and territory due to time zones.
The 2026 NFL championship game features a blockbuster matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, renewing one of the league’s most memorable Super Bowl rivalries more than a decade after their dramatic Super Bowl XLIX clash.
The game will be played in the United States on Sunday night local time, but in Australia it lands on Monday morning, February 9, making it a prime event for breakfast viewing, office watch parties, and school holiday crowds.
What Time Does Super Bowl LX Start in Australia?
Here’s the full breakdown of Super Bowl Australia time 2026 by state and territory:
- 7:30am AWST – Western Australia
- 9:00am ACST – Northern Territory
- 9:30am AEST – Queensland
- 10:00am ACDT – South Australia
- 10:30am AEDT – New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania
Kick-off times are approximate and may shift slightly depending on pre-game ceremonies, the national anthem, and broadcast coverage.
Seahawks vs Patriots: What to Know
For Seattle, quarterback Sam Darnold arrives on the sport’s biggest stage chasing a career-defining moment, while New England is chasing history as it looks to add a seventh Super Bowl title to its already unmatched legacy.
The matchup evokes memories of Super Bowl XLIX, decided by Malcolm Butler’s last-second interception, a moment still debated by fans more than a decade later. This rematch brings a new generation of stars but the same sense of high-stakes drama.
How to Watch Super Bowl LX in Australia
Australian viewers can watch the game live via ESPN, with streaming coverage available through Kayo Sports. Pre-game analysis, halftime coverage, and post-match breakdowns are expected to run for several hours around the live broadcast.
For official game details, schedules, and Super Bowl history, the NFL’s Super Bowl hub provides full coverage direct from the league.
With a morning kickoff and one of the most anticipated Super Bowl matchups in years, Super Bowl LX is shaping up to be one of the most watched NFL events ever in Australia.
