The Super Bowl ranks among the most significant television spectacles in the United States annually, and continues to grow in scale.
In 2025, Super Bowl LIX achieved a groundbreaking milestone. According to Fox Sports, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, drawing an average of 126 million viewers.
For this year’s Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar dazzled audiences with a mix of popular tracks including “Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” “HUMBLE.,” “Not Like Us,” among others, presenting a visually spectacular show enriched by dancers and elaborate set design at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Lamar’s performance included some unexpected elements, as he was accompanied onstage by a few notable friends, featuring SZA for a mash-up of “Luther” and “All the Stars,” and a viral moment with Serena Williams doing the crip walk during “Not Like Us.”
The rapper’s halftime performance captivated an even larger audience than the game itself, attracting 133.5 million viewers. His show exceeded the viewing audience of last year’s performer, Usher, who reached 123.4 million viewers.
Throughout the years, numerous stars have surpassed the 100 million viewer mark, a trend that dates back to Black Eyed Peas’ halftime show in 2011. From Rihanna to Beyoncé, as well as Bruno Mars and Madonna, explore the list below showcasing Super Bowl halftime shows that achieved the highest viewership ever.
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Black Eyed Peas
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Total viewers: 110.2 million
With 110.2 million viewers, the Black Eyed Peas’ halftime show at Super Bowl XLV in 2011 made the list. The group performed tracks like “I Gotta Feeling,” “Boom Boom Pow,” and “Where Is the Love?”
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Beyoncé
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Total viewers: 110.8 million
Beyoncé’s performance not only made an entry into the list but did so twice. Her solo act encompassed hits such as “Halo” and “Run The World (Girls)” before culminating in an iconic Destiny’s Child reunion featuring Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, performing “Bootylicious,” “Independent Women Part I,” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” The 2013 XLVII halftime show attracted 110.8 million viewers.
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Madonna
Image Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Total viewers: 114 million
Madonna graced the Super Bowl XLVI stage in 2012, drawing 114 million viewers as she performed several of her classic hits and featured LMFAO onstage to present songs such as “Music,” “Party Rock Anthem,” and “Sexy and I Know It.”
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Bruno Mars
Image Credit: Getty Images Total viewers: 115.3 million
Bruno Mars heated things up during the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII with electrifying performances of “Locked Out of Heaven,” “Treasure,” and “Runaway Baby,” featuring guest appearances from Red Hot Chili Peppers. His show attracted 115.3 million viewers, just slightly below Coldplay’s totals.
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Coldplay
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Total viewers: 115.5 million
In 2016, Coldplay’s halftime show, featuring special guests Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, garnered 115.5 million viewers with their performances of “Yellow,” “Paradise,” “Viva la Vida,” and “Fix You,” among others.
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Lady Gaga
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Total viewers: 117.5 million
Lady Gaga’s 2017 halftime show at Super Bowl LI in Houston showcased her biggest hits such as “Poker Face,” “Born This Way,” “Paparazzi,” and “Just Dance,” culminating in a staggering 117.5 million viewers.
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Katy Perry
Image Credit: Rob Carr/GI Total viewers: 121 million
Katy Perry’s 2015 halftime performance at Super Bowl XLIX attracted 121 million viewers, placing her as the second most-watched performer behind Rihanna. The memorable show included appearances by Lenny Kravitz, Missy Elliot, and the Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band, while she delivered hits such as “Roar,” “California Gurls,” and “Firework.”
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/GI for Roc Nation Total viewers: 121 million
With 121 million viewers, Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl LVII performance marks the most-watched halftime show in history.
During her performance at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, she announced her pregnancy with her second child with A$AP Rocky, while performing Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers like “Only Girl (in the World),” “We Found Love,” “S&M,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” and many others.
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Usher
Image Credit: Harry How/Getty Images Total viewers: 123.4 million
Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII performance in 2024 comprised a medley of iconic hits, featuring “Caught Up,” “Burn,” “U Got It Bad,” “Confessions Part II,” “Love In This Club,” and additional favorites.
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Kendrick Lamar
Image Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images Total viewers: 133.5 million
Kendrick Lamar showcased a medley of hits including “Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” “HUMBLE.,” “Not Like Us,” and more, while delivering a stunning visual experience marked by dancers and innovative stage design at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.
The performance was enhanced by unexpected appearances from several celebrity friends, such as SZA performing a mash-up of “Luther” and “All the Stars,” alongside Serena Williams, who joined for a viral moment during “Not Like Us.”
- Source: NEWHD MEDIA
