The NFL has officially updated the kickoff time for the Week 6 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots, which will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
📅 Date & New Kickoff Time
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Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
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New Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) — the game was moved from its previously scheduled 4:25 PM ET slot. patriots.com+1
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In the Central Time (local New Orleans) zone, that corresponds to 12:00 PM Central Time (CT). neworleanssaints.com+2wwltv.com+2
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Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana Yahoo Thể Thao+3neworleanssaints.com+3nbcsportsboston.com+3
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Broadcast: The match will air on CBS. nbcsportsboston.com+2patriots.com+2
This change was part of the NFL’s flex scheduling for Week 6, moving the Saints-Patriots game into an earlier afternoon slot to better accommodate television coverage. wwltv.com+3patriots.com+3nbcsportsboston.com+3
⏰ Time Conversions & Audience Impact
Here’s how the kickoff time translates across major U.S. zones and beyond:
| Time Zone | Local Kickoff |
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| Eastern Time (ET) | 1:00 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 11:00 AM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10:00 AM |
For international viewers, e.g. in Vietnam:
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Vietnam Time (ICT, UTC+7): ~ 2:00 AM on Monday, October 13 (since Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of ET in October)
📝 Context & Why the Change
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The Saints’ official website confirms the move: their Week 6 game against New England has been moved from 3:25 PM CT to noon CT. neworleanssaints.com
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Earlier, the NFL had flexed their original 4:25 PM ET start to the earlier 1:00 PM ET slot. patriots.com+1
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Local media in New Orleans also reported the kickoff shift, stating that the game will now start at 12:00 PM CT. nbcsportsboston.com+3wwltv.com+3neworleanssaints.com+3
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The adjustment helps broadcasters optimize their afternoon game windows and ensures that marquee matchups receive better exposure. nbcsportsboston.com+2patriots.com+2
