Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots is nearly here. While plenty of fans are eager to watch the matchup between the NFC and AFC champions, others will be tuning in for just one reason — the halftime show.
This year’s performer is Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. The three-time Grammy winner will take the stage after being announced as the show’s headliner in September.
Here’s everything you need to know about how long the show will last, when it will take place, and more.
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How long is halftime at the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl halftime is much longer than that of a normal game. Halftime periods are typically around 15 minutes long, but the period during the Super Bowl is closer to 25-30 minutes.
That’s thanks to how long it takes for the artists to set up and break down the stages and various other items needed for the show, in addition to the commercials in between the show.
Since this length of time is longer than a typical halftime during the regular-season, players and coaches will be able to
How long is a regular NFL halftime?
Halftime for NFL games are strictly set to 13 minutes long, as listed in the 2025-26 rulebook. Between officials getting the field set and players and coaches coming out of the locker room, it usually is a full 15 minutes, give or take.
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The Super Bowl will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the halftime show starting roughly 90 minutes later, once the first two quarters conclude. While the halftime performance itself typically lasts between 12 and 15 minutes, the full process of setting up and breaking down the stage takes closer to 25 to 30 minutes. An 8:00 p.m. ET start time is a reasonable estimate.
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