The Super Bowl draws in a huge number of eyes every year. Sometimes, the people who tune in for the major football event aren’t even concerned with the actual game itself. It is a fantastic time for brands to release entertaining ads to catch your eye, or a new sneak peek at a movie to drop. However, sometimes fans are solely concerned with the Halftime Show, which sees a music artist have a trailblazing performance.
This year, we got to see Kendrick Lamar tear the house (and Drake) down alongside SZA, which proved to be one of the best artist Halftime Shows ever. So, any artist coming to perform next year is going to have some big shoes to fill. Billboard has made up a list to single out the next ten music artists that could likely perform at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime show.
- #1. Taylor Swift
- #2. Jay-Z
- #3. Post Malone
- #4. Metallica
- #5. Green Day
- #6. BTS
- #7. Drake
- #8. Justin Bieber
- #9. Mariah Carey
- #10. Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift tops the Billboard list, and fans have mixed reactions to the number one pick, although it would make sense for the NFL to approach Travis Kelce’s biggest cheerleader to perform. Especially since she has a new album titled The Life of a Showgirl on the way this year, on October 3.
Why Taylor Swift Keeps Appearing In Every Super Bowl Conversation
Taylor Swift attracts attention everywhere she pops up, with her fans noting her every public appearance. So, her first-ever appearance in the NFL to support her partner, Travis Kelce, was bound to draw attention. Since then, her numerous appearances, which saw her cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, have made headlines every time.
The NFL seemingly recognizes this fact and highlights her reactions on the Jumbotron regularly as well. However, not many people have been fans of the commotion surrounding the sport. So, it was only natural for them to come out and voice their dislike of rumors surrounding Swift headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
However, not everyone hates her being the top pick for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime. Plenty of her fans are quite pleased and have already started theorizing to see if she could potentially perform.
How Billboard’s Halftime List Turned Into A Flashpoint For Fans
Every fan has their own take on which music artist should perform on the grand stage of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. From Taylor Swift to Post Malone, each artist would have their own supporters and detractors if they were to take on the huge opportunity. It would be their moment to thrill audiences tuning in to see a spectacle.
However, it’s important to note that Billboard’s list is not concrete, and perhaps the NFL might throw a curveball. Some other picks, like Dua Lipa or Ariana Grande, haven’t been mentioned on the list either. Any of these artists can put on a show of a lifetime and make their mark in the Super Bowl Halftime show history.
Published: Aug 26, 2025 11:56 am