Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jake Farrington

9 February 2025 at 12:19 pm·3-min read

Sure, the Super Bowl is arguably all about football, but for some of us, we’re really just there to eat the snacks and watch our favorite pop stars put on the performance of their lives during the Halftime Show. So many iconic performances were born on the halftime stage. Chris Martin brought out Beyonce. Beyonce brought out Destiny’s Child. Katy Perry brought out Left Shark. These are the cultural moments that people wait for all year and transcend the winner of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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We don’t know much about the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show yet, but here’s a quick rundown of everything we do know while we wait for more information.

When is the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is set to happen on Feb. 8, 2026.

What time is the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show will air on Feb. 8, 2026, though the exact time has not been set. The game itself will likely start around 6:30 p.m. EST, and the show will happen after the first two quarters have wrapped up.

Who is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

We’re not sure just yet who will be performing at next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, but you can expect it to be someone who has the musical chops and catalog to pull off a performance for such a massive audience. A few popular artists have yet to take on the Big Game are Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and, of course, Taylor Swift.

Where is the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

You’ll be able to snag a front-row seat to the Halftime Show from your very own living room by tuning into NBC or streaming the show on Peacock.

When will the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show take place?

The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show has no start time, but as the name implies it will start halfway through the game.

Will there be any special guests at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Since we’re not sure who will be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show just yet, it’s hard to say or even guess who would stop by to pump up the audience. If you look at past year’s lineups, however, a special guest is certainly not out of the question, just look at SZA performing with Kendrick Lamar in 2025 or Alicia Keys and H.E.R. showing up to support Usher in 2024.

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