Who Will Headline The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show?
The 2025 NFL season kicks off this week, and while many fans cannot wait to see who has what it takes to go to the Super Bowl, some have cast their minds even further.
There are yet to be any touchdowns or tears in this NFL campaign, but there has already been plenty of speculation on betting sites about who might headline the 2026 Super Bowl half-time show.
Kendrick Lamar did the honors earlier this year, and his performance featured singer SZA, Hollywood A-list actor Samuel L. Jackson, and tennis superstar Serena Williams.
So who will be booked for February 8, 2026?
Swift's Super Bowl Easter Egg
One pop megastar who has been linked with Super Bowl halftime show headline appearances more times than she has albums is Taylor Swift.
The "Love Story" singer is rarely out of the headlines. She has been dominating news agendas again recently after getting engaged to her Kansas City Chiefs tight end boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Tayvis's exciting news came just days after Taylor announced her upcoming 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which will drop on Oct. 3.
Taylor revealed details of her new record during an appearance on Travis and his retired NFL star brother Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast.
Who Will Headline The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
| Artist | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Swift | +125 | 44.4% |
| Jay-Z | +150 | 40% |
| Dua Lipa | +163 | 38.1% |
| Drake | +188 | 34.8% |
| Post Malone | +200 | 33.3% |
| BTS | +250 | 28.6% |
| Miley Cyrus | +300 | 25% |
| Ed Sheeran | +350 | 22.2% |
| Billie Eilish | +400 | 20% |
| Metallica | +450 | 18.2% |
| Olivia Rodrigo | +500 | 16.7% |
| Justin Bieber | +550 | 15.4% |
| Mariah Carey | +600 | 14.3% |
| Lady Gaga | +800 | 11.1% |
| Green Day | +1000 | 9.1% |
During her chat with the siblings, some fans believe the "Shake It Off" hitmaker dropped an Easter egg about performing at this season's Super Bowl halftime show.
Taylor spoke about her love of baking, admitting she is knee-deep in a "sourdough obsession".
She said on the pod:
"I have a new baking obsession every six months. Right now, we're very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life.
"It's gotten pretty crazy over here. I'm just, like, always baking bread, and texting my friends, and being like, 'Can I bake you some bread? I need some feedback. Do you like this one better than the other one? I did the rise a little differently.'"
While that could reference her bread baking, some Swifties are convinced she will headline the 2026 halftime show. That is because it will be held at the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and the team's mascot is called Sourdough Sam.
Swift's lucky number is 13, and some math geniuses have been busy calculating that the four and nine in the 49ers' name add up to 13. Spooky, right?
It is just +125 for Swift to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, and it might be a particularly poignant performance if her now-fiancé, Kelce, were playing in it for the Chiefs.
99 Problems But Half-Time Show Ain't One
There is a competitive market for the coveted headline spot, and Jay-Z, another name linked for many years, is also a potential candidate.
The rapper's entertainment company, Roc Nation, has overseen the halftime show since 2019, but he has yet to appoint himself the main on-stage attraction.
However, rumors about a new Jay-Z album have intensified of late. His friend and collaborator Memphis Bleek recently dropped a massive hint that the "99 Problems" hitmaker is working on new tunes.
Speaking on "Drink Champs," he said:
"I just was with him in Vegas. He just came out on the show, like, 'Yo,' they went stupid.
"I said, 'Listen, I know you working. Save me a verse.' He’s like, 'Alright, I got you.' So if it happens, it happens."
Next year will be the 30th anniversary of Jay's 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt. "
There appears to be evidence that Jay could headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and he is just +150 to take it on.
Drake's Revenge?
Drake headlining the Super Bowl LX half-time show a year after his nemesis Kendrick Lamar could be a masterstroke.
Lamar dominated 2025, winning five prizes at the Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for his Drake diss track "Not Like Us."
If Drake wants revenge, he could get it at next year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The rapper also has a new record, "Iceman," coming out.
It is expected to drop later this year, and where better to promote his ninth studio album than on the world's biggest stage?
The "God's Plan" hitmaker has a +188 chance to headline the 2026 half-time show, but he may miss out.
Drake has been involved in numerous Billboard chart battles with Swift over the years, and she could also pip him to the Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner slot.
Other contenders include Dallas Cowboys fan Post Malone (+200) and K-pop boy band BTS (+250).
If Roc Nation is looking for a more local connection for next year's half-time show, heavy metal outfit Metallica (+450) could get the nod.
The band was formed in Los Angeles but has been based in San Francisco since the 1980s, and they certainly know how to put on a show.
*Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
