What Time The Championship Game Come On Tonight

Okay, let’s be real. What time does the championship game ACTUALLY start tonight? Not the “official” time. We all know that's just a suggestion.

I’m talking about the REAL start time. The one after the national anthem, the flyover, and the 73 pre-game interviews.

The Great Championship Game Conspiracy

It's a conspiracy, I tell you! Networks are playing games. They dangle the game in front of us, then bombard us with ads and fluff.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good flyover. But do we really need three of them? My unpopular opinion: One is patriotic, three is excessive.

Seriously though, finding the actual start time feels like an Olympic sport. It's a scavenger hunt through TV guides and social media.

The Never-Ending Pre-Game Show

The pre-game show is a black hole of predictions and opinions. Everyone's an expert. Everyone knows who's going to win.

Spoiler alert: they’re usually wrong. I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to another "analysis" of quarterback performance.

Is it just me, or are the pre-game shows getting longer? They stretch on like an endless highway, promising excitement but delivering… well, talking heads.

So, What Time IS It, Really?

Let’s say the guide says 8 PM EST. That translates to… roughly 8:30 PM EST in real-time.

Maybe even 8:45 PM if there's a particularly long commercial break after the anthem. Prepare yourself mentally.

My strategy? Tune in at 8:15. That gives you time to grab a snack, avoid the initial wave of commercials, and maybe catch the tail end of the pre-game chatter.

Commercial Breaks: The Unsung Villains

Oh, the commercials. They're a necessary evil. But sometimes, it feels like they outnumber the actual plays.

I swear, I've seen the same car commercial approximately 47 times during a single game. Send help!

And don't even get me started on the ones with the catchy jingles. They haunt my dreams.

My Totally Unscientific Prediction

Based on years of experience, I'm going with a hard start time of 8:37 PM EST tonight. Give or take a rogue celebrity appearance.

Set your DVRs accordingly. Don't blame me if I'm wrong, though. Blame the networks!

And remember, the most important thing is to enjoy the game. Even if it starts ridiculously late.

Embrace the Delay (or at Least Tolerate It)

In the grand scheme of things, what’s an extra half hour? Okay, maybe it's a lot when you're eagerly waiting.

But try to relax. Pour yourself a drink. Chat with your friends. Complain about the pre-game show.

Just don't miss the opening kickoff (whenever that may actually be).

Final Thoughts (and More Complaining)

I love championship games. The energy, the excitement, the questionable officiating.

But I also hate the waiting game. The constant delays, the endless buildup, the… well, you get the picture.

So, tonight, let’s all collectively roll our eyes at the official start time. And then cheer our hearts out when the real game finally begins.

Here's to hoping for a fast-paced, exciting game with minimal commercial interruptions! And a start time that's actually close to what's advertised. A girl can dream, right?