How to watch the Super Bowl halftime show 2025

Super Bowl LVX (59) is nearly here, and while many will be tuning in for all the football action between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the biggest highlights of the event is the halftime show.

With past performers including Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, this mini-concert will include some huge songs and spectacles. But who is performing this year? And when will the halftime show happen? We answer all those questions – and more – below.

You can also read up on how to watch the Super Bowl for free, and our general guide on how to watch the NFL.

Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show 2025?

This year, the Super Bowl halftime show will be led by one of the biggest Hip-hop performers, Kendrick Lamar. He previously performed in 2022 when Dr Dre headlined as a guest, alongside Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary J Blige.

SZA has collaborated with Lamar several times and is confirmed to be joining him onstage. There are some rather strange rumours that he’ll be joined by surprise guests Kero Kero Bonito and Oasis to sing Rock’n’Roll Star, according to The Independent.

The set list isn’t yet confirmed, but it’s expected that he’ll perform Not Like Us, the Grammy award-winning diss track against Drake.

Watch the teaser trailer below:

What date and time is the Super Bowl halftime show 2025?

Super Bowl 59 will air on Sunday 9 February 2025.

Typically, the Super Bowl halftime show takes place after the first half, which usually takes around 90 minutes accounting for injuries, timeouts etc. The game itself should kick off around 6:30pm ET, so here’s what time the halftime show should air in different parts of the world:

• East Coast US – Around 8pm ET
• West Coast US – Around 5pm PT
• UK – Around 1am GMT (10 February)
• Europe – Around 2am CET (10 February)
• Australia – Around 12pm AEDT (10 February)
• India – Around 6:30am IST (10 February)

How to watch the Super Bowl halftime show in the UK and US

You can watch the Super Bowl both on TV and online, with numerous different options available.

US

If you’re in the US, you can watch the Super Bowl halftime show on Fox if you have cable and Tubi if you’re looking to stream. Tubi is free, so you can watch just by creating an account, no bank details required.

The Super Bowl halftime show will also be available on FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and NFL Plus (only available on mobile).

UK

UK viewers meanwhile can tune into the event for free via ITV1 or on Sky Sports on the TV. You can also stream it via ITVX, Now (via a Sports Membership) or via the DAZN NFL Game Pass which currently costs just 99p if you sign up.

If, however, you do not want to stay up late to watch the whole show, the performance should be available on the official NFL YouTube channel not long after airing.

Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2025?

The singer for the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2025 is Grammy-award winner Jon Bastiste, best known for the styles of Jazz, R&B and Soul. He’s a master of multiple instruments and is a New Orleans native.

Will Taylor Swift perform at the Super Bowl?

Last year the internet was on fire with clips of pop sensation Taylor Swift supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Despite her high-profile appearances, Taylor isn’t currently scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl in any capacity. Even a surprise one with Kendrick is unlikely, considering she’s the biggest artist in the world and likely has a packed schedule.

However, we may still get a glimpse of the current queen of pop if she attends to support her boyfriend.