As we approach the 2025 Super Bowl, the anticipation for the halftime show performer is already building. Usher set the bar high in Las Vegas this year, and the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers to secure their fourth Super Bowl victory. To celebrate, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shared a passionate kiss in front of a nearly sold-out crowd at Allegiant Stadium.
The upcoming Super Bowl will be held at Caeser’s Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. With Swift becoming the face of the NFL’s marketing strategy this year, who are the frontrunners to secure the coveted halftime show slot? DailyMail.com, in collaboration with Gambling.com, analyzes the top contenders to perform during the world’s most famous halftime break.
Usher delivered a memorable halftime show performance at the NFL Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in February
Taylor Swift stole the show in Vegas after her boyfriend Travis Kelce won his third Super Bowl
The biggest event in American sports next year will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has emerged as the leading candidate to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl, just hours after the Kansas City Chiefs’ historic victory. The 31-year-old singer remains at the top of the market, with her odds improving after rumors circulated about her potential involvement in the prestigious event. Cyrus, who performed before Super Bowl LV in Tampa in 2021, now has a 57.9% probability of headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
Fans and pundits alike are excited about the prospect of a Miley Cyrus Super Bowl performance. One user on social media said, “She can sing and sang. And with her theatrics on stage. Yes.”
Miley Cyrus is favored to perform at Caeser’s Superdome for Super Bowl LIX
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has been closely associated with the NFL this season due to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As their romance blossomed, so did the Chiefs’ performance, culminating in a triumphant Super Bowl win in Las Vegas. Swift attended 13 Chiefs games throughout the 2023-24 NFL season, and with her ‘Eras Tour’ concluding in December, she could be the perfect choice for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
Swift is currently the second favorite to secure the gig, with a 50% probability rate. An NFL insider told The US Sun, “If Taylor performs and the Chiefs make it for a third successive year, it will be the biggest sports event ever broadcasted in America.”
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour will conclude in Europe and America two months before the Super Bowl
Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native, has expressed his desire to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. With next year’s event taking place in his hometown, it seems like the perfect opportunity for the rapper to take the stage. Wayne is currently the third favorite to land the gig, with a 33.3% probability rate.
In a recent interview on his YouTube channel, Lil Wayne said, “Fingers crossed. I’m working hard. I’m making sure this next album and everything I do is a killer. I just want to make it hard for them not to highlight the boy.”
Lil Wayne, a native of New Orleans, has expressed his wish to be the main act at the Super Bowl
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s fanbase, particularly the Baltimore Ravens supporters, would be thrilled to see her perform at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The LA native is currently the fifth favorite to land the gig, with a 25% probability rate. When asked about her allegiance during Super Bowl LVIII, Eilish stated that she was rooting for the Baltimore Ravens.
Billie Eilish, an LA native, supported the Baltimore Ravens to win Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa, the British-Albanian pop star, is the only international artist tipped to lead the halftime show at the 2025 Super Bowl. With odds of 400+ and a 20% probability rate, she could potentially take the stage in New Orleans. Last year, she was asked out by Baltimore Ravens star Patrick Queen on social media, and there is even a concept video of her performing at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show.
Dua Lipa is the only international artist among the top 10 contenders to perform
Jay-Z
Jay-Z and his label, Roc Nation, have been the NFL’s Live Music Entertainment Strategists since 2019. They have revolutionized the Super Bowl halftime show experience, attracting high-profile artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, The Weekend, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent. In 2023, Rihanna made her long-awaited return to the stage during the halftime show while pregnant. With Jay-Z having previously turned down offers to perform, could this be the year he takes the stage? He currently has odds of +450 and an 18.2% probability rate.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, his label, has been the NFL’s Live Music Entertainment Strategist since 2019