National Anthem at the Super Bowl – History, Past Performers, Who’s Performing in 2026, and Betting Opportunities
Nothing says a big sporting event in the United States more than a stirring rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’.
This year will be no different, as the iconic U.S. national anthem will be performed as part of the build-up to the start of Super Bowl LX.
Performing the national anthem at the biggest sporting event in North America is a major honor for the performer, and there have been some memorable renditions throughout history.
You can learn more about the tradition, as well as who will be performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl this year, here.
Historic Tradition of National Anthem Performance
The U.S. national anthem has been a key part of the build-up to the Super Bowl. In fact, ‘Star Spangled Banner’ has been performed in all but one of the editions of the Championship Game since 1967.
The honor of being the first performer of the anthem at the Super Bowl belongs to The Pride of Arizona, Michigan Marching Band, and the UCLA choir.
An unlikely change to the tradition came in 1977, as Vikki Carr sang ‘America the Beautiful’ instead of the national anthem. Nowadays, ‘America the Beautiful’ is one of three songs performed before the start of the Super Bowl, with ‘Life Every Voice and Sing’ also being performed since 2021 to mark Black History Month.
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Super Bowl National Anthem Performers
Some of the biggest names in music have performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
However, one of the most iconic renditions came at Super Bowl XXV, as Whitney Houston delivered a powerful performance during the Gulf War. The track was later released as a single, and charted following the September 11 attacks.
You can find out who some of the most recent artists are below.
| Super Bowl | National Anthem Performer |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl LIX | Jon Batiste |
| Super Blow LVIII | Reba McEntire |
| Super Bowl LVII | Chris Stapleton |
| Super Bowl LVI | Mickey Guyton |
| Super Bowl LV | Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan |
| Super Bowl LIV | Demi Lovato |
| Super Bowl LIII | Gladys Knight |
| Super Bowl LII | Pink |
| Super Bowl LI | Luke Bryan |
| Super Bowl 50 | Lady Gaga |
Who is Performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX?
Super Bowl LX will be staged at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb 8. Golden Globe-winner and Grammy nominee, Charlie Puth, will perform the national anthem in California. As part of the tradition, there will also be a signed performer during the National Anthem, and that honor is bestowed upon Fred Beam this year.
Can You Bet on the Super Bowl National Anthem Performance?
There will be betting markets available during the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, with gamblers able to wager on the length of the performance.
Meanwhile, some sportsbooks will also offer unique prop options, such as allowing wagers on whether the artist will cry during their rendition.
Typically, the benchmark for the length of the national anthem when assessing the Super Bowl betting odds is set at 120.5 seconds, with five of the last eleven performers staying under that time.
That trend continued at Super Bowl 59, with Jon Batiste taking just under 120 seconds to complete the song. However, some recent performances have gone way over this benchmark. The longest in history was recorded in 2013, as Alicia Keys took 156 seconds to sing ‘The Star Spangled Banner’.
Super Bowl National Anthem Odds
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