Some of the most iconic moments in music occurred at the Superbowl. The halftime show garners millions of viewers globally and it has become an integral part of pop culture history. Here are the top 5 most viewed Superbowl halftime shows of all time.
5. Coldplay, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars
Viewership: 115.5 million
In Super Bowl 50, the Denver Broncos emerged victorious over the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 24-10, held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The halftime spectacle featured a dynamic performance by Coldplay, alongside surprise appearances by Beyonce and Bruno Mars. The trio performed some of their biggest hits and had epic dance-offs in center field.
4. Lady Gaga
Viewership: 117.5 million
In 2017, the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons owith a score of 34-28 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This was their second win after seeing victory just two years prior in 2015.
Adding to the excitement, Lady Gaga delivered a memorable performance during the halftime show, taking us through the songs that shaped her career and taking on the entire show all on her own.
3. Katy Perry
Viewership: 121 million
In 2015, the New England Patriots saw victory in the Super Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, triumphing over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 28-24.
The halftime show, led by Katy Perry and featuring notable guests such as Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliot, was praised for its over-the-top production and set design.
2. Rihanna
Viewership: 121 million
In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs came out on top against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending with a final score of 38-35. But the highlight of the entire match was undoubtedly Rihanna's halftime performance, which took us through her iconic discography.
The Barbadian singer also revealed that she was pregnant with her second child, which only added to the excitement of her show.
1. Usher
Viewership: 123 million
In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl for a second consecutive year, winning over the San Francisco 49ers with a dramatic overtime touchdown.
The match, which took place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, was the second most-watched U.S. television broadcast in history, making Usher's halftime show a highly-watched event.
