Super Bowl LXI Halftime Rumors: Who’s In the Running?
The NFL hasn’t made an official announcement yet for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from heating up.
🎤 Justin Bieber is reportedly being considered after his standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which marked the first-ever halftime show at a World Cup final.
📊 According to betting odds, here’s how the field currently stacks up:
- Miley Cyrus— early frontrunner
- Lil Wayne
- A$AP Rocky
- Justin Bieber
- J. Cole & Drake
- Ariana Grande
💰 Meanwhile, some prediction markets are putting Jay-Z,whose Roc Nation produces the show, as a top contender to headline himself.
This year’s show, headlined by Bad Bunny (aka
#BenitoBowl), pulled in a record-breaking 135 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show in history. So whoever steps up next has a lot to live up to.
📅 The NFL typically announces the performer 2–4 weeks before the game — so expect confirmation ...