The Super Bowl has gone from a high-profile football game into a fully-fledged pop-culture phenomenon. Last year’s Super Bowl LIXI made history with over 127 million viewers, making it the largest audience for a Super Bowl and for a single-network telecast in TV history.

As searches in the last 24 hours for “Super Bowl halftime shows in order” skyrocket by 5,000% in anticipation of next Sunday’s (February 8th) big event, headlined by “King of Latin Trap”, Bad Bunny, the experts at Live Football Tickets delved into YouTube data to reveal the most-watched Super Bowl halftime shows. 

Key findings:

• Dr. Dre’s 2022 halftime show, featuring an all-star lineup, is the most iconic, racking up 379 million views. 
• Rihanna’s 2023 halftime show, marked by her unexpected pregnancy reveal, amassed an impressive 295 million views ranking third. 
• Interestingly, despite not even being a year old, Kendrick Lamar’s performance last year already ranks fourth, with over 158 million views. 
• The infamous 2004 “Nipplegate” incident between Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake continues to be one of the most talked about moments in Super Bowl history.

Top 10 most iconic Super Bowl halftime shows YOU need to rewatch before February 8th

Year	Stadium	Artist(s)	Views
1	2022	SoFi Stadium	Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar	379,762,833
2	2020	Hard Rock Stadium	Shakira, Jennifer Lopez	334,311,167
3	2023	State Farm Stadium	Rihanna	295,090,228
4	2025	Caesars Superdome	Kendrick Lamar	158,259,396
5	2016	Levi’s Stadium	Coldplay	147,087,608
6	2017	NRG Stadium	Lady Gaga	114,473,931
7	2015	University of Phoenix Stadium	Katy Perry	107,330,082
8	2021	Raymond James Stadium	The Weeknd	81,822,040
9	2012	Lucas Oil Stadium	Madonna	55,979,961
10	2018	U.S. Bank Stadium	Justin Timberlake	37,904,362

Racking up a whopping 379 million YouTube views, Dr. Dre’s 2022 Super Bowl halftime show remains the most iconic to date – six times more than the live views for the final episode of Friends (52.5m).

The star-studded lineup, featuring hip-hop titans like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. who electrified the stage with iconic hits like “The Next Episode,” “Still D.R.E.,” and “Lose Yourself”. And who could forget Dr. Dre taking a seat at the piano, playing a few notes of 2Pac’s “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” sending fans into a frenzy?

When Shakira and Jennifer Lopez took the Super Bowl stage in 2020, they made it clear they were bringing their A-game, with their performance amassing an eye-watering 334 million YouTube views to date, placing second. The two powerhouse performers delivered a fiery and energetic show, with unforgettable performances of “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Jenny From the Block,” and “Waiting for Tonight.” 

Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl halftime was nothing short of spectacular, earning its place as the third most iconic performance in history. From her unplanned pregnancy reveal to powerhouse renditions of “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” and “We Found Love,” fans were mesmerised from the moment she descended onto the floating stage in a striking all-red ensemble. The visually stunning performance, complete with an army of synchronised dancers and dazzling pyrotechnics has since accumulated a staggering 295 million YouTube views.

Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 halftime performance already ranks fourth all time, amassing 158 million views in under a year – averaging more than 13 million views per month. The Compton rapper delivered razor-sharp performances of “HUMBLE.,” “DNA.,” and “Not Like Us,” turning the halftime stage into a moment of cultural commentary. From the infamous bootcut flares and pointed Drake jabs, this cemented his performance as up there with the most talked-about and iconic halftime shows ever. 

Coldplay’s 2016 performance takes fifth place, thanks to surprise appearances from Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Lead singer Chris Martin kicked off the show with the anthem “Viva La Vida,” before Beyoncé electrified the crowd with “Formation” and Bruno Mars brought the heat with “Uptown Funk.” The dynamic trio delivered a performance that seamlessly blended rock, pop, and R&B, garnering a jaw-dropping 147 million views and counting on YouTube.