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Super Bowl 2018 kickoff time uk: Start time, live stream and TV channel for Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots TONIGHT

Danny Amendola caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes in another stunning Patriots comeback to reach the Super Bowl

NEW ENGLAND and Philadelphia will go head to head for the biggest prize in American football TONIGHT.

The Patriots and Eagles clash in Super Bowl 52 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with the eyes of the world watching.

 Danny Amendola caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes in another stunning Patriots comeback to reach the Super Bowl
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Danny Amendola caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes in another stunning Patriots comeback to reach the Super BowlCredit: AP:Associated Press

Here are a few things you need to know to get you set for Super Bowl Sunday in the biggest date of the NFL calendar.

What time will it kick-off?

THIS years Super Bowl will be held at the impressive US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, which has a dome to keep out the cold.

It will take place on Sunday February 4, 2018 with kick off at 11.30pm UK time.

Minnesota is six hours behind Britain, meaning a 5.30pm start for the locals in the United States.


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 Philadelphia ran riot to the delight of their fans at Lincoln Financial Field
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Philadelphia ran riot to the delight of their fans at Lincoln Financial FieldCredit: USA TODAY Sports
 Tom Brady marshalled another stunning comeback from 10 points down against Jacksonville to reach the Super Bowl
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Tom Brady marshalled another stunning comeback from 10 points down against Jacksonville to reach the Super BowlCredit: USA TODAY Sports

HOW TO WATCH THE PLAY-OFFS

You can watch the NFL playoffs on Sky this year as they’ll be broadcasting all the games live. You can

If you don’t want to sign up for Sky, you can watch the with their Sky Sports pass starting from £6.99.

You can also sign up for which will let you watch all the games, including the Super Bowl, live and on demand

What channel can I watch it on?

IF you're watching in the UK, the options are endless.

Sky Sports will show all the action LIVE from Minneapolis from 10pm on Sunday night.

The game is available on Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Main Event and also Sky Sports Mix - which is an entertainment channel and available without a sports subscription.

BBC will also be showing the grand finale LIVE from US Bank Stadium for free.

The league's own streaming service NFL Game Pass will also have LIVE coverage from Minnesota.



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Who is playing the half-time show?

ONE of the major draws of the Super Bowl is the extravagant half-time show.

Lady Gaga did last years show, performing hits such as Poker Face, Born This Way and Bad Romance.

 Janet Jackson's right breast was exposed live on TV during a half-time show performance with Justin Timberlake back in 2004
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Janet Jackson's right breast was exposed live on TV during a half-time show performance with Justin Timberlake back in 2004Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Booked for the second time, this years show will be performed by Justin Timberlake.

He is appearing for the first time since the infamous Super Bowl 38 half-time performance where Janet Jackson had a wardrobe malfunction.

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