After kicking things off with his smash hit Tití Me Preguntó, Bad Bunny brought the house down at Super Bowl 60, celebrating Puerto Rico with a vibrant tribute to the Enchanted Island, New York, and the many cultures of North and South America in his closing performance of DtMF. Benito delivered an electrifying 12-song set, highlighted by special guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
On the field, the night featured a rematch of the 2014 showdown between the Patriots and Seahawks, with Seattle earning redemption and walking away as Super Bowl champions.
With Super Bowl LX officially in the books, attention already turns to SoFi Stadium, where speculation begins over who will have the honor of headlining the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. Let's take a look at early halftime show odds for 2027.
2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show predictions
| Performer |  |
|---|---|
| Miley Cyrus | +310 |
| Cardi B | +440 |
| Taylor Swift | +490 |
| Lil Wayne | +520 |
| A$AP Rocky | +610 |
| Justin Bieber | +790 |
| J. Cole | +880 |
| Drake | +880 |
| Ariana Grande | +920 |
| Harry Styles | +1040 |
Could the Backstreet Boys headline Super Bowl 61?
The Backstreet Boys have quietly entered the halftime chat — and the nostalgia factor alone makes them worth discussing.
Fresh off a high-profile Las Vegas Sphere residency, the group has publicly floated interest in taking the Super Bowl stage.
The Backstreet Boys have their eyes on one show in particular. 👀 https://t.co/LknmnU1zp2 (🎥: @jpasc24) pic.twitter.com/LdPLaz6nih
— E! News (@enews) February 12, 2026
From a betting standpoint, the Backstreet Boys aren’t currently listed at traditional sportsbooks like FanDuel — but prediction markets are already assigning them a price.
On Kalshi, “Backstreet Boys to headline” is trading around $0.08 for YES, implying roughly an 8% chance they land the gig. That positions them firmly as a long shot, but not an afterthought.
Who's got next as the Super Bowl 61 halftime show performer?
Miley Cyrus (+310) has been connected to the Super Bowl halftime show for years, making it no surprise she sits atop the odds board for next year’s performance.
For a major crossover moment following Bad Bunny, Cardi B (+440) stands out as a natural choice. Her global appeal is undeniable, and the timing aligns perfectly with her Little Miss Drama tour set to wrap in April.
Taylor Swift (+490) dominated Super Bowl betting buzz when the Chiefs faced the Eagles in 2025 — and just imagine the surge in attention and wagering if the world’s biggest pop star were announced as the halftime headliner.
Super Bowl halftime show durations: 2021-2026
| Super Bowl | Year | Headliner(s) | Performance Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2026 | Bad Bunny (feat. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin) | ~13:00 |
| LIX | 2025 | Kendrick Lamar (feat. SZA) | ~13:20 |
| LVIII | 2024 | Usher (feat. Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris) | ~15:00 |
| LVII | 2023 | Rihanna | ~13:00 |
| LVI | 2022 | Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar | ~14:00 |
| LV | 2021 | The Weeknd | ~13:30 |
How is the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer chosen?
The selection of the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer is a high-stakes collaboration between the NFL, the league’s entertainment partner Roc Nation, and the host city's committee. Since 2019, Jay-Z and Roc Nation have spearheaded the process, moving away from broad talent searches to a more curated "one-at-a-time" approach.
This partnership focuses on choosing artists with significant cultural impact and global streaming dominance, ensuring the show remains a modern pop-culture event. Once a shortlist is created, it is vetted by city officials and league executives to ensure the performer aligns with the host city's identity and the NFL's brand.
While the chosen artist receives no performance fee, they are granted a massive production budget, often exceeding $10 million, to execute a world-class spectacle. The primary incentive for performers is the unparalleled global exposure, which typically results in a massive surge in music sales and streaming numbers.
Where can you bet on the Super Bowl halftime show?
Betting on the Super Bowl halftime show is not an option on regulated sportsbooks in the United States in states where sports betting is legal. It is, however, available at Super Bowl betting sites in Ontario and the rest of Canada, as well as at Kalshi.
When it comes to these non-game-related novelty props, oddsmakers don’t want to expose themselves to markets that are predetermined or could be leaked ahead of time for the benefit of bettors in the know.
Other Super Bowl halftime prop bets
Depending on the performer, sportsbooks offer odds on aspects of the performer's attire, censorship, and more.
When it comes to exotic markets at the Super Bowl, there is always wild line movement in some markets leading up to the event. The first song performed at the halftime show is usually one of those, as rumors begin to fly about leaked setlists.
Super Bowl halftime prop bets explained
The Super Bowl halftime show is a must-watch TV event, even for casual football fans. The midway mark of the NFL championship game is a spectacle just begging to be bet on, from the performer’s first song to the color of their outfits.
What is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The halftime show is a celebration as old as the Super Bowl itself. The original shows were planned around a theme; however, organizers abandoned that method in the early 1990s and instead featured a notable headliner, with guest appearances by other musical acts.
The halftime show extravaganza has gotten bigger and bigger every year, with complex sets and lighting, multiple guest appearances, and the occasional controversial moment. The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime performance by Janet Jackson is one of the most memorable shows following her notorious “wardrobe malfunction.”
Super Bowl halftime prop bets
Super Bowl halftime prop bets have picked up in popularity, thanks to the online sports betting boom in the late 1990s. These novelty odds have grown each Super Bowl, limited only by the imagination of oddsmakers and fueled by bettors' appetite for Super Bowl props.
Halftime show props join the coin toss, the national anthem length, and the color of the Gatorade bath as some of the more popular Super Bowl novelty odds available. The most common halftime show prop markets are centered around the first song performed, the color of the performer’s outfit, and possible guest appearances on stage during the performance.
How to bet on Super Bowl halftime
Along with traditional Super Bowl odds, bettors should understand how to bet on Super Bowl prop markets, especially those tied to the halftime show. The menu of halftime props can vary by sportsbook, but most offer similar categories, particularly wagers focused on the performer’s outfit, special guests, and the first song performed.
These props are typically displayed as a long list of options, each with odds reflecting its perceived likelihood. An artist’s biggest hits or most recent releases are often listed among the favorites for the opening song, since performers tend to start with a track that immediately grabs attention.
Outfit-related props are also popular, with bettors speculating on colors, themes, or styles. In some cases, the teams competing in the Super Bowl can even influence these markets, as their primary colors may inspire wardrobe choices for the performance.
Another common format for halftime betting is the Yes/No proposition. These wagers ask bettors to predict whether a specific moment or detail will occur during the show. Both outcomes carry odds that indicate the potential payout. For example, a market such as “Will a football be used as a prop?” might be listed as Yes +300 and No -500, reflecting expectations for each outcome.
Here were some other fun Yes/No props for last year's Super Bowl:
- Will Kendrick Lamar wear a hoodie during his first song?
- Will Drake release a new song on Super Bowl Sunday?
Super Bowl halftime betting history
Super Bowl halftime show prop betting was ushered in by the advances in online sports betting in the late 1990s, and as the shows grew bigger, so did the odds offerings.
However, it wasn’t until Janet Jackson’s revealing Super Bowl XXXVIII performance that oddsmakers went wild with the prop odds. Thanks to that controversial moment, a possible “wardrobe malfunction” is always included in the Super Bowl halftime show prop mix.
These fun and exotic Super Bowl odds garner plenty of media attention as well, as they have a huge mainstream appeal beyond the Super Bowl, football, and sports in general.
| Super Bowl | Year | Headliner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 2026 | Bad Bunny (feat. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin) |
| LIX | 2025 | Kendrick Lamar (feat. SZA) |
| LVIII | 2024 | Usher (feat. Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris) |
| LVII | 2023 | Rihanna |
| LVI | 2022 | Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar) |
| LV | 2021 | The Weeknd |
| LIV | 2020 | Shakira & Jennifer Lopez (feat. Bad Bunny, J Balvin) |
| LIII | 2019 | Maroon 5 (feat. Travis Scott, Big Boi) |
| LII | 2018 | Justin Timberlake (feat. The Tennessee Kids) |
| LI | 2017 | Lady Gaga |
| 50 | 2016 | Coldplay (feat. Beyoncé, Bruno Mars) |
| XLIX | 2015 | Katy Perry (feat. Lenny Kravitz, Missy Elliott) |
| XLVIII | 2014 | Bruno Mars (feat. Red Hot Chili Peppers) |
| XLVII | 2013 | Beyoncé (feat. Destiny’s Child) |
| XLVI | 2012 | Madonna (feat. LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., CeeLo Green) |
| XLV | 2011 | The Black Eyed Peas (feat. Usher, Slash) |
| XLIV | 2010 | The Who |
| XLIII | 2009 | Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band |
| XLII | 2008 | Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers |
| XLI | 2007 | Prince |
| XL | 2006 | The Rolling Stones |
| XXXIX | 2005 | Paul McCartney |
| XXXVIII | 2004 | Janet Jackson (feat. P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock, Justin Timberlake) |
| XXXVII | 2003 | Shania Twain (feat. No Doubt, Sting) |
| XXXVI | 2002 | U2 (Tribute to 9/11) |
| XXXV | 2001 | Aerosmith (feat. 'N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Nelly) |
| XXXIV | 2000 | Phil Collins (feat. Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton) |
| XXXIII | 1999 | Stevie Wonder (feat. Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) |
| XXXII | 1998 | Boyz II Men (feat. Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, The Temptations) |
| XXXI | 1997 | The Blues Brothers (feat. James Brown, ZZ Top) |
| XXX | 1996 | Diana Ross |
| XXIX | 1995 | Tony Bennett (feat. Patti LaBelle, Miami Sound Machine) |
| XXVIII | 1994 | Clint Black (feat. Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, The Judds) |
| XXVII | 1993 | Michael Jackson |
| XXVI | 1992 | Gloria Estefan (with Olympic figure skaters) |
| XXV | 1991 | New Kids on the Block |
| XXIV | 1990 | Pete Fountain (feat. Doug Kershaw, Irma Thomas) |
| XXIII | 1989 | Elvis Presto |
| XXII | 1988 | Chubby Checker & The Rockettes |
| XXI | 1987 | George Burns (feat. Mickey Rooney, Disney Characters) |
| XX | 1986 | Up with People |
| XIX | 1985 | Tops In Blue |
| XVIII | 1984 | University of Florida & Florida State Marching Bands |
| XVII | 1983 | Los Angeles Super Drill Team |
| XVI | 1982 | Up with People (Salute to Motown) |
| XV | 1981 | Helen O’Connell & Southern University Marching Band |
| XIV | 1980 | Up with People (Salute to Big Band Era) |
| XIII | 1979 | Ken Hamilton & Caribbean Bands |
| XII | 1978 | Pete Fountain & Al Hirt |
| XI | 1977 | Los Angeles Unified All-City Band |
| X | 1976 | Up with People (Bicentennial Tribute) |
| IX | 1975 | Mercer Ellington & Grambling State Band |
| VIII | 1974 | University of Texas Band |
| VII | 1973 | University of Michigan Band & Woody Herma |
| VI | 1972 | Ella Fitzgerald (feat. Carol Channing, Al Hirt) |
| V | 1971 | Florida A&M Band |
| IV | 1970 | Carol Channing |
| III | 1969 | Florida A&M University Band |
| II | 1968 | Grambling State University Band |
| I | 1967 | University of Arizona & Grambling State Bands |
Instant replay: Super Bowl halftime show prop bets
Super Bowl halftime props are an entertaining way to keep your wagering going while the on-field action is on pause:
- Halftime props are betting markets centered around the Super Bowl halftime show.
- Bets range from which songs will be played to what the performer will be wearing.
- These bets are usually only available at online sportsbooks.
Super Bowl Halftime Show Odds FAQs
Yes, but only at online sportsbooks outside of the United States. Regulated sportsbooks in the U.S. don't offer betting on the Super Bowl halftime show.
The most common Super Bowl halftime props bets you can make are “First song performed” as well as "Total number of songs" and “Guest appearances.” However, prop options will vary from book to book and can include clothing, viewership, and more set-based options.
While some odds are out in the fall, most Super Bowl halftime props release during the bye week before Super Sunday and the options grow the closer it gets to kickoff.
According to Chief NFL Spokesperson, Brian McCarthy, Roc Nation — in partnership with the NFL — takes the lead in picking the act for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
