Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027: Jay-Z, Start Time, TV Channel & How to watch
The Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027 stars Jay-Z at Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. It airs on ABC, ESPN and Disney+, with the show expected around 8:00 PM ET.
Apple Music sponsors the show, and Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation produces it. No guest performers have been announced.
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Who is Performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027?
Jay-Z headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. Apple Music revealed it with a video during Monday Night Football on October 26, 2026, and the NFL confirmed it in its official announcement.
It is the first time Jay-Z headlines the show. Roc Nation has produced every Super Bowl halftime show since 2020, and Roger Goodell’s one request was that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day.
- Grammys: 25 wins.
- Halls of fame: First hip-hop artist in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
- 2026 tour: “JAY-Z 30” marked 30 years of Reasonable Doubt, with 3 sold-out Yankee Stadium shows.
- Director: Hamish Hamilton directs the show again.
Guest performers are usually revealed close to the game. This page is updated as soon as any guest is confirmed.
What Time is the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027?
Kickoff is expected at 6:30 PM ET, but the NFL has not confirmed the time yet. The halftime show starts after the second quarter, so plan for about 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET.
Last year, Bad Bunny’s show ran from about 8:15 PM to 8:30 PM ET. Game pace sets the exact start.
| Time zone | Expected halftime start |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Alaska (AKST) | 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Hawaii (HST) | 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 1:00 AM to 1:30 AM, Monday, Feb 15 |
| Australia (AEDT) | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, Monday, Feb 15 |
Times are estimates based on a 6:30 PM ET kickoff, checked on November 10, 2026.
How Long is the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The performance runs about 13 to 15 minutes. Bad Bunny’s 2026 show lasted 14 minutes.
The full break is longer, around 25 to 30 minutes, because crews need time to build and clear the stage. A regular NFL halftime lasts 13 minutes.
What Channel is the Super Bowl Halftime Show on?
ESPN and ABC share Super Bowl LXI. Here is every way to watch in the United States.
| Where | What it shows |
|---|---|
| ABC | Main English telecast, free over the air |
| ESPN | Main telecast with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman |
| ESPN2 | ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning |
| Disney+ and the ESPN app | Main telecast and the ESPN Deportes feed |
| ESPNU | Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show |
| NFL Network | Next Gen Stats alternate broadcast |
| NFL+ | Live on phones and tablets |
| ESPN Deportes and Univision | Spanish-language telecasts |
Broadcast details were checked against ESPN’s Super Bowl LXI announcement on November 10, 2026.
Streaming without cable? ESPN Unlimited and its Disney+ bundles carry the game, and NFL+ streams it on mobile. Live TV services such as YouTube TV include ABC and ESPN.
Outside the United States
| Country | Super Bowl LXI coverage |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass on DAZN. Channel 5 showed Super Bowl LX free, and its 2027 plan is not confirmed. |
| Ireland | Virgin Media TV, free |
| Australia | Seven and 7plus free, plus Disney+ |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS and Crave carried Super Bowl LX. The 2027 lineup is not announced. |
| Mexico | Canal 5, Azteca 7, ESPN and Fox Sports carried Super Bowl LX. The 2027 lineup is not announced. |
| Germany | RTL and RTL+ |
More country guides: how to watch NFL in the UK and how to watch NFL in Canada.
Can You Watch the Super Bowl Halftime Show for Free?
Yes. ABC airs Super Bowl LXI over the air, so an HD antenna gets you the whole game and the halftime show at no cost. Univision carries a free Spanish-language broadcast.
Some live TV services offer short free trials. Trial lengths change often, so check the terms when you sign up.
Abroad, Seven and 7plus in Australia and Virgin Media in Ireland are free. Free coverage in the UK and Canada for 2027 is not confirmed yet.
Can You Watch Only the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Not live. The halftime show is part of the game broadcast, so you need ABC, ESPN, Disney+ or another channel showing Super Bowl LXI.
After the game, the NFL posts the full performance on its YouTube channel and NFL.com. That is the quickest way to rewatch only the halftime show.
Who Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl LXI?
The NFL has not named the Super Bowl LXI pregame performers yet. Last year, they were announced in late January.
For Super Bowl LX, Green Day played the opening ceremony and Charlie Puth sang the national anthem. Brandi Carlile performed “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
How Did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Do?
Bad Bunny headlined Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, where the Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13. He became the first artist to perform a halftime show mostly in Spanish.
- Guests: Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin joined him on stage.
- Opener and closer: “Tití Me Preguntó” to start, “DTMF” to finish.
- Audience: 128.2 million viewers, the fourth-largest halftime audience on record.
- Spanish-language audience: 4.8 million, a record.
- Awards: The show won 7 Emmys.
What is the Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 show holds the record with 133.5 million viewers. Bad Bunny came close but did not pass it.
| Rank | Performer | Year | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendrick Lamar | 2025 | 133.5 million |
| 2 | Michael Jackson | 1993 | 133.4 million |
| 3 | Usher | 2024 | 129.3 million |
| 4 | Bad Bunny | 2026 | 128.2 million |
Viewer figures are Nielsen averages, checked on November 10, 2026.
Do Super Bowl Halftime Performers Get Paid?
Only a little. Headliners receive union scale, about $1,000 a day under the SAG-AFTRA contract, not a performance fee.
The NFL pays the production costs, which run into the millions. Artists take the deal for the reach: more than 120 million people watch, and streams usually jump the week after.
Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027 FAQ
Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show 2027?
Jay-Z headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show 2027?
Around 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, after the second quarter. Kickoff is expected at 6:30 PM ET, and the NFL has not confirmed it yet.
What channel is the Super Bowl halftime show on in 2027?
ABC, ESPN and Disney+ carry Super Bowl LXI. ESPN Deportes and Univision have Spanish-language broadcasts.
Who are the guest performers for the 2027 halftime show?
None have been announced. Guests are usually revealed close to the game.
Has Jay-Z headlined the Super Bowl halftime show before?
No. Super Bowl LXI is his first time headlining, though his company Roc Nation has produced the show since 2020.
Can I watch the Super Bowl halftime show for free?
Yes. ABC airs the game free over the air with an HD antenna, and Univision has a free Spanish-language broadcast.
What is the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 show, with 133.5 million viewers. Michael Jackson’s 1993 show is second at 133.4 million.
Where is Super Bowl LXI being played?
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, home of the Rams and Chargers, on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
The Super Bowl Halftime Show 2027 brings Jay-Z to SoFi Stadium on February 14, around 8:00 PM ET on ABC, ESPN and Disney+. Guests and the pregame lineup are still to come. Next, read the Super Bowl 2027 guide for tickets, teams and the full broadcast plan.
