New Favorite To Headline Super Bowl 61 Halftime Show Emerges
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
A new favorite has taken over the Super Bowl halftime conversation. Prediction markets now list one major artist with a dominant share of the probability for the 2027 performance at SoFi Stadium.
Back in May, Miley Cyrus became the favorite to headline next year’s event, according to prediction markets. The NFL comes off having Bad Bunny break records with his performance, which drew criticism before, during and after.
The shift comes after recent high-profile appearances that put the performer back in the spotlight.
Justin Bieber Surges to Top of Super Bowl Halftime Odds
According to Polymarket, the Canadian star currently sits at a 65 percent chance of headlining the show. That figure makes him the clear leader over other names that have circulated in recent months. The market movement reflects growing buzz around a potential booking for the Los Angeles stage.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Justin Bieber is now the heavy favorite to headline the Super Bowl halftime show this season.
Bieber has a 65% chance of performing the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium, according to Polymarket.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 24, 2026
The Super Bowl is scheduled for SoFi Stadium, giving the performance a home-field feel in a major market. Fans have already begun debating the fit, with some excited about the energy a big pop act would bring and others preferring different directions for the annual spectacle.
Earlier reports had pointed to several possible headliners, including longtime industry figures and other chart-topping acts. The latest numbers show a decisive change in the betting landscape.
Justin Bieber’s Recent Momentum Fuels Super Bowl Talk
The rise in odds follows a busy period that included major shared stages. The buzz around those performances has kept the name in regular rotation across sports and entertainment discussions. Similar speculation has surrounded previous Super Bowl shows, including past near-misses such as why one collaboration never happened and reports around World Cup stage appearances.
Additional conversation has focused on broader plans for the 2027 event, with some fans reacting strongly to earlier rumors about the direction of the show.
Nothing is official yet. The NFL and the show’s producers have not confirmed any headliner. Still, the current market numbers have made one name the clear favorite in the eyes of bettors and fans tracking every update.
