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You don’t even have to be much of a football fan to want to know where to watch the Super Bowl halftime show live stream with Usher. It’s the biggest halftime event in world sports, bar none. We can’t even think of a big final where TV coverage doesn’t just stick with the panelists throughout the break; even the soccer World Cup final has nothing for TV fans to tune in for.
- See also: Last-minute Super Bowl ticket prices
Usher will headline this world-famous event, and we wouldn’t bet against a special guest or two (more on that later). We have everything you need in the box below to grab a free Super Bowl halftime show live stream from anywhere on the planet. The viewing options are the same as watching the game itself, as also highlighted in our free Super Bowl live stream guide.
You can catch the halftime show on CBS in America, but if you don’t have that channel in your TV bundle, you can see it with a Paramount Plus free trial, which lasts for seven days. Outside of the US, you’ll find the Super Bowl halftime show is included in the free coverage of the game found on the UK and Australian TV channels highlighted below. This is an excellent option for most international viewers without access to the show locally. But you’ll need a VPN (virtual private network) to get around the geo-blocks that will otherwise block you from playing the live stream. We’ll walk you through this. We also use them to unlock streaming content throughout the year, such as:
How to watch Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the USA
The US Super Bowl live stream is available via multiple services carrying CBS. As mentioned earlier, Paramount Plus is the simplest option, as you can take advantage of the free trial to enjoy the game.
If you’re considering a cord-cutting service with a broad selection of cable channels that also include CBS, then you’ll want to consider Fubo or Hulu’s Live TV service. Neither are cheap, priced at $79.99 and $74.99 a month, respectively, but Fubo offers a 7-day free trial, so you can take it for a spin and cancel it before time’s up to avoid paying if it’s not working out. Both services run on a one-month rolling contract, so you can cancel whenever you like, which makes both much more appealing than traditional cable and multi-year deals.
There are free viewing options elsewhere in the world that you can access with a VPN. More on that later on and in the box above.
What channel is the Super Bowl halftime show on?
The Super Bowl halftime live stream will be shown on CBS in the USA, which you can see on most cable packages. Alternative options include watching it on Paramount Plus or picking up a live TV service like Fubo or Hulu with Live TV.
Free and legal online broadcast options are available via ITV1 in the UK or 7+ in Australia. These are the best options for most viewers around the world. If you’re outside the UK or Australia, you must use a VPN to simulate your viewing device’s location to get around the geo-blocks. We’ve detailed how to do this further down the page.
How to watch Super Bowl halftime show live streams from anywhere
If you’re outside the US and fancy any of their streaming options mentioned above or are already signed up and just out of the country, a VPN will let you stream from abroad. However, if you don’t have a US payment method, you won’t be able to sign up for the US versions of Paramount Plus, Fubo, or Hulu. So, the free options in the UK or Australia are better for most international fans.
Australian TV channel 7+ and UK channel ITV both have a free Super Bowl halftime live stream. You’ll need a VPN to access them outside the country, though. Once you have a VPN, pick the corresponding country. Then head to the TV channel’s site, create a free account (if using ITVX, 7+ doesn’t need one), sign in, and you’re away.
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How to watch Super Bowl halftime show with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t have one.
- Install it on the device you’re using to watch the Super Bowl.
- Turn it on and set it to the appropriate country.
- Go to 7+ (Australia) or ITVX (UK).
- Create a free account and sign in if using ITVX.
- Watch the Super Bowl halftime show.
- When: Today, approximately 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT (Mon) / 9 a.m. AWST (Mon).
How to watch Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the UK
There’s no need for a DAZN pass to watch the Super Bowl halftime show live stream in the UK. And despite all the ads, you don’t have to join Sky either, as ITV will also be showing the game as it did last year after wrestling the rights away from the BBC. You’re looking at a start time of around 1-1:30 a.m. for Usher to take to the stage.
How to watch Super Bowl halftime show in Australia
The good folks over at 7+ have bagged a free live stream of the Super Bowl halftime in Australia. You’ll need a VPN to tune into this free live stream from outside the country. If you’re interested in the games, too, it’s worth bookmarking this channel for next season if things go as they did this time around.
As detailed in our free NFL live stream guide, 7+/7Mate showed free games every Sunday and loads of playoff action. This was a much simpler route compared to having to track the playoffs across multiple channels in the US. We’ll update that free NFL guide closer to the start of next season when we can confirm if the Australian channel will be coming through for us in the 2024/2025 run.
What time does the Super Bowl halftime show start?
Due to the stop/start nature of the game and football in general. There’s not an exact time, but going off past Super Bowl’s opening halves, we’d expect the halftime show to start around 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT (Mon) / 9 a.m. AWST (Mon) or perhaps up to 30 minutes later depending on how the game’s flowing.
Is Taylor Swift appearing at the Super Bowl halftime show?
While Taylor Swift is likely attending the Super Bowl to join boyfriend Travis Kelce’s family in support of him and the Chiefs, it’s looking unlikely she’ll be joining Usher on stage. Swift is already up against it as far as timing goes, given she’s on the red eye back from Japan, rushing to make it to the game on time.
Given the huge amount of rehearsal and planning a Super Bowl halftime show takes, the sheer number of moving parts makes this very unlikely. We have to admit, though, it’s not impossible. It might just break the internet if she pops up on that stage, though.
Ok, so who could appear with Usher at the Super Bowl?
Usher has no shortage of artists that he’s teamed up with in the past for various hit records. We’ve seen him appear with Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am., Pitbull, 21 Savage, Summer Walker, and more.
Those fancying an outside bet in Vegas might want to consider U2 or Adele, seeing as they’re both currently doing long stints in town for residencies, but we think most fans would rather one of the picks from the other list above. If you fancy checking out their shows, we’ve compiled date and pricing guides for Adele tickets and U2 Sphere tickets.
Some artists have run through a whole show solo in the past (Rhianna and Lady Gaga recently), so that’s not out of the question. Ok, so technically, Rhianna kind of brought a special guest onto the stage with her.
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