Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show: Who Is Performing Super Bowl in 2025

By Mitch Rice

The Super Bowl is the NFL’s annual championship game. The winner of the game is presented with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

This year’s event is scheduled for February 9th in New Jersey. Bookmakers are going to be busy with thousands of bets placed on the game from punters around the world, including Europe. If you take a look at this definitive list for the Netherlands, you will find numerous betting sites with suitable Super Bowl odds.

Another major aspect of the Super Bowl weekend is the halftime show. Legendary names like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé have headlined the halftime musical display. Beyoncé, on her 2013 performance, said, “It’s one of those magical performances you can’t recreate.”

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This year is also set to be magical, with Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer. Known for his genius lyrics, he’s set to deliver an unforgettable Super Bowl 59 show.

When and What Time is the Super Bowl in 2025?

The first Super Bowl took place on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, California. From then until 2003, the event took place in January. 

2004 was the first time the Super Bowl was played in February. The new tradition became the first Sunday of the month. However, this ended in 2021 due to the 2020 pandemic affecting the season’s schedule. 

Now, the finale is held on the second Sunday of February. This year, the game will be played on February 9th, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 PM EST. 

How Long is the Super Bowl?

As a big fan, I have followed the Super Bowl since I was a child. From experience, I can say the event lasts 3 to 4 hours. The time covers the game, commercials, and a star-studded halftime.

The Super Bowl is a regular football game of four 15-minute quarters. However, we must account for stoppages, as the clock is paused during timeouts and penalties. Therefore, on a regular clock, the game exceeds 60 minutes.

The halftime show is approximately 30 minutes. It’s the most entertaining part for non-football fans as they get to watch the headliner perform. There are also additional breaks for commercials and analysis. 

Other aspects that contribute to the game’s length are;

• Pre-game ceremonies 
• The coin toss before kickoff
• Medical emergencies 

Where is the Super Bowl Taking Place? 

Super Bowl 59 will be played in New Orleans, a city known for its music, food, festivals, and history. But that’s not all, as the city has a longstanding history with the Super Bowl. This is the 11th time the Super Bowl has been held in New Orleans.

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host the game, making it a record eighth time. That’s two more than any other stadium, with the Miami Orange Bowl and the Hard Rock Stadium hosting six each. This is impressive, as the Superdome first hosted the Super Bowl in 1978.

Known for its lively atmosphere, New Orleans promises to deliver a memorable experience. This is a Super Bowl weekend that would be talked about for ages.

How Many People Watch the Halftime Show?

Let’s take a look at the ten most-watched halftime shows. This is to get an idea of this year’s show from Apple Music and the NFL partnership.

Who is Performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Kendrick Lamar is the headliner. The American rapper is decorated with 17 Grammy awards and he is one of the few musicians to win a Pulitzer prize. When speaking about Lamar, Jay Z who is the president of ROC Nation said, “Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.” 

One fan says” Man is so humble he says ‘my name Kendrick Lamar’ just in case you weren’t aware”.

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On February 9, 2025, Kendrick Lamar gets to impact one of the biggest stages with his storytelling lyrics. This, however, isn’t his first time performing at the Super Bowl. In 2022, he teamed up with Dr Dre, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and others.

Last year was eventful for Lamar as he feuded with Drake. Their diss tracks dominated headlines. This also created heated debates, as fans argued the winners. I believe this rivalry would heighten anticipation of Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance sponsored by Apple Music.

Who Else is Performing? Other Potential Performers, National Anthem

Other stars are expected to join Kendrick Lamar for his halftime performance. I did some research, and although not guaranteed, here are artists expected to perform alongside Lamar at Super Bowl LIX.

• SZA: The two collaborated on the Black Panther soundtrack to produce All the Stars. It’s a song expected to be performed at the event.
• Baby Keem: Lamar’s cousin and frequent collaborator. 
• Dr Dre or Snoop Dogg. Either one of these legends is expected to be a performer for Super Bowl 59

The other performers will celebrate New Orleans, featuring artists rooted in Louisiana’s traditions. So far, here are the artists confirmed by the NFL for a star-studded halftime show played at Caesars Superdome;

• Jon Batiste, a New Orleans native and Grammy and Oscar winner. He will be singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 59. This will take place in the pre-game, with support from Stephanie Nogueras in sign language.
• Trombone Shorty and Grammy winner Lauren Daigle will perform “America the Beautiful” during the pregame show.
• Ledisi, also a native of New Orleans and a Grammy winner, will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Looking over the artists lined up, I expect Super Bowl 59 to outperform the previous one in terms of viewership.  If you are in the US, note that the game will air on Fox and other notable TV stations.

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