As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, speculation is already heating up over who will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. According to _[Gambling.com](https://www.gambling.com/uk/news/who-will-headline-the-super-bowl-lx-half-time-show)_ entertainment expert James Leyfield, Taylor Swift is the favorite at +125. A performance could carry extra significance if her fiancé, Travis Kelce, plays for the Chiefs in the game.
Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation has overseen half-time shows since 2019, is next in the betting market at +150. Despite his long-standing influence, he has never headlined the event himself. Other contenders include Drake (+187.5), Post Malone (+200), BTS (+250), and heavy metal band Metallica (+450), who could offer a local connection.
With a competitive field and a mix of pop, hip-hop, and rock possibilities, fans and bettors alike are eager to see who will take the iconic stage.