Quick answer
The Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer has not been announced yet. The game is on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium.
The Super Bowl LXI halftime show takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Roc Nation produces the show with the NFL, and the halftime show has been sponsored by Apple Music since 2023. This page is updated the moment the headliner is confirmed.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show?
As of late October 2026, the NFL has not officially announced the Super Bowl LXI halftime performer. That is later than usual: most recent headliners were revealed in September, including Bad Bunny for the 2026 show.
These names have come up in media reports. None has been confirmed by the NFL or Roc Nation.
| Artist | What has been reported (not confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Jay-Z | Puck reported on October 20, 2026, citing multiple sources, that he picked himself to headline. A music industry insider later told Deadline the same. |
| Miley Cyrus | Named in the same Puck report as an artist who was considered. |
| Justin Bieber | Reported as considered after performing at the 2026 World Cup final halftime show. |
| Harry Styles | TMZ reported in September 2026 that he was on Roc Nation’s shortlist. |
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?
There is no fixed start time. The halftime show begins when the second quarter ends, usually about 90 minutes after the 6:30 PM ET kickoff. For Super Bowl LXI, expect it between 8:00 and 8:15 PM ET. A first half with many timeouts, reviews or injuries pushes it later.
| Time zone | Expected start |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 to 8:15 PM |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 to 7:15 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 to 6:15 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 to 5:15 PM |
| UK (GMT) | 1:00 to 1:15 AM Monday |
| Central Europe (CET) | 2:00 to 2:15 AM Monday |
| India (IST) | 6:30 to 6:45 AM Monday |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 12:00 to 12:15 PM Monday |
Kickoff in your own city is on our Super Bowl kickoff time page.
How long is the halftime show?
The performance itself usually runs about 12 to 15 minutes. The full Super Bowl halftime break is close to 30 minutes, about twice as long as a regular NFL halftime, to allow time to build and clear the stage. For the length of the whole game and when it ends, see how long the Super Bowl lasts.
Looking for the pregame singers? See who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LXI.
How to watch the halftime show
The halftime show is part of the game broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with streaming on Disney+. ABC airs it over the air, so a TV antenna lets you watch for free. Every option, including outside the US, is in our how to watch the Super Bowl guide.
Last year’s show: Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX
Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. He was the first Latino solo artist to headline the show, and it was the first halftime set performed almost entirely in Spanish. Part of the stadium was turned into a sugarcane field for the performance.
| Headliner | Bad Bunny |
|---|---|
| Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Stadium | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California |
| US viewers | 128.2 million across all platforms, the fourth most-watched halftime show |
Super Bowl halftime show performers by year
| Year | Game | Headliner | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Super Bowl LX | Bad Bunny | Levi’s Stadium |
| 2025 | Super Bowl LIX | Kendrick Lamar | Caesars Superdome |
| 2024 | Super Bowl LVIII | Usher | Allegiant Stadium |
| 2023 | Super Bowl LVII | Rihanna | State Farm Stadium |
| 2022 | Super Bowl LVI | Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar | SoFi Stadium |
| 2021 | Super Bowl LV | The Weeknd | Raymond James Stadium |
| 2020 | Super Bowl LIV | Shakira and Jennifer Lopez | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 2019 | Super Bowl LIII | Maroon 5 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 2018 | Super Bowl LII | Justin Timberlake | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| 2017 | Super Bowl LI | Lady Gaga | NRG Stadium |
The last Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, Super Bowl LVI in 2022, featured the Dr. Dre-led hip-hop show, which won an Emmy.
Super Bowl halftime show FAQ
Who is performing at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show?
The NFL has not announced the performer yet. Jay-Z has been widely reported as the pick, but the NFL and Roc Nation have not confirmed it.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?
It starts when the second quarter ends, usually about 90 minutes after the 6:30 PM ET kickoff, so around 8:00 to 8:15 PM ET (5:00 to 5:15 PM PT).
How long is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The show itself runs around 12 to 15 minutes. The full halftime break is close to 30 minutes.
Who performed at the last Super Bowl halftime show?
Bad Bunny headlined Super Bowl LX in February 2026, the first Latino solo artist to headline and the first set performed almost entirely in Spanish.
Who picks the Super Bowl halftime performer?
Roc Nation, Jay-Z's company, has produced the show and helped choose the headliner with the NFL since 2019. Apple Music has sponsored it since 2023.
Who is singing the national anthem?
The anthem singer has not been announced yet.
Where can I watch the halftime show?
On the same broadcast as the game: ABC and ESPN, and streaming on Disney+.
