The 2025-26 NFL season kicks off tomorrow, but the bigger buzz right now is the Super Bowl halftime show odds.
After a podcast debut loaded with Easter eggs, Taylor Swift has vaulted to the top of the betting odds to headline in Santa Clara. And when asked about the possibility, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell only added fuel to the fire with a simple: “Maybe.”
Super Bowl halftime show odds
With Super Bowl LX being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Taylor Swift is now the betting favorite to headline after her New Heights podcast debut.
Who will perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show?
| Performer |  |
|---|---|
| Taylor Swift | -125 |
| Dua Lipa | +750 |
| Sabrina Carpenter | +1000 |
| Miley Cyrus | +1000 |
| Charli xcx | +1100 |
| Billie Eilish | +1100 |
| Oasis | +1200 |
| No Doubt | +1400 |
| Chappell Roan | +1400 |
| Christina Aguilera | +1400 |
| Post Malone | +1400 |
Odds as of 9-3.
Will Taylor Swift perform the Super Bowl halftime show?
Taylor Swift is not someone who needed more success. She's already one of the most famous people in the world, and she's a tremendously successful singer, songwriter, etc.
Her New Heights podcast debut was a smashing success, and some believe Swift was laying down the groundwork for a Super Bowl 60 performance.
Oh, and did you hear? She's getting married! The pair announced the engagement on Instagram, and the Taylor Swift wedding odds have started to roll in.
Swift has long been known to leave Easter Eggs (read: little hints) in her words, music, and artistry.
According to the latest tea leaves, Swift's references to 'Sourdough' and '60% of the time' were just her way of leaving us a clue:
Taylor Swift may be masterminding her very first Super Bowl halftime show performance. 👀 https://t.co/3eHKXP0Osd pic.twitter.com/VbiXKSf3Pn
— E! News (@enews) August 15, 2025
As if that's not enough fuel to the fire, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had this to say:
Roger Goodell was asked if a Taylor Swift Super Bowl Halftime Show was in the works.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 3, 2025
His answer: "It's a maybe."
Say it ain't so.
How is the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer chosen?
A lot goes into choosing the performer for each Super Bowl. Chief NFL Spokesperson Brian McCarthy says, "The NFL’s partner, Roc Nation, works closely with the league to select the entertainment for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The local host committee is not involved in the process."
With Jay-Z at the helm for Roc Nation, it wouldn't come as a surprise that Kendrick Lamar's relationship with the Carters made it an even easier decision for him to be chosen for this season's halftime show. A few collaborations with Beyoncé in the past couldn't have hurt either.
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.
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 performers' 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 must-watch TV, 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 ditched that method in the early 1990s and instead went with a notable headliner for the show, 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 other Super Bowl odds, bettors need to know how to bet on Super Bowl prop markets. The list of Super Bowl halftime show props varies from sportsbook to sportsbook. However, you will see similar markets at most places, especially when it comes to markets on the performer’s outfit, as well as the first song performed.
These types of props are often presented in a long list with odds for each option based on their probability. An artist’s most popular songs or newest songs often find themselves among the favorites to be the first song performed, while the colors of the teams playing in the Super Bowl can also influence potential performer outfit colors.
Another method for betting halftime props is Yes/No propositions, asking bettors to choose if something will occur or not. Both the Yes and No options will have attached odds, such as “Will a football be used as a prop?”: Yes +300/No -500.
Here are some other fun Yes/No props for this 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.
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. Land-based 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 “Color of the performer’s outfit.” However, prop options will vary from book to book.
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.
Miley Cyrus is the early favorite at +500.
Kendrick Lamar performed for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in 2025.
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.
