Who Is This Year’s Super Bowl Halftime Performer?

Kendrick Lamar arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards, on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif.
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  • Kendrick Lamar is the halftime performer at Super Bowl 59.
  • SZA has been confirmed as a special guest.
  • Rhianna had the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever.

Performing in the Super Bowl halftime show ensures an artist’s place in history. It’s a high-pressure moment, with a mishap or poor performance being remembered for decades to come. 

The latest football odds on Super Bowl 59 have the Kansas City Chiefs as narrow favourites over the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams have been here before and are accustomed to the longer-than-usual halftime. 

With the time taken over the halftime show, bettors have more opportunity to survey the latest Super Bowl odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

Who Is Doing the Halftime Show in 2025?

Kendrick Lamar is doing the halftime show at the Super Bowl in 2025. 

Lamar was announced as the halftime performer in September. 

In a statement released at the time, he said, “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”

What Time Is the Halftime Show for the Super Bowl?

The halftime show is likely to begin between 8 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. ET. 

NFL games generally run between three and four hours. There is no exact time frame for the first half, as many factors can influence a game’s duration. 

The halftime show could start slightly earlier or slightly later.

Is SZA Doing the Halftime Show?

Yes, Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar for the halftime show at Super Bowl 59. 

SZA and Lemar have collaborated on seven songs. They are going on tour together in April.

What Super Bowl Halftime Was the Most Watched?

Rhianna’s halftime show in 2023 is the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever. According to Forbes, 118.7 million people tuned into Rhianna’s performance at State Farm Stadium.

This broke the record of 118.5 million viewers set by Katy Perry eight years earlier.

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