Super Bowl National Anthem Prop Betting | Super Bowl LXI National Anthem Odds
The national anthem is one of the most anticipated moments of Super Bowl Sunday, performed just before kickoff as players line up and the stadium falls silent. What begins as a ceremonial tradition has evolved into one of the most popular novelty betting markets of the year. The Super Bowl national anthem over/under consistently draws heavy interest, giving bettors the chance to predict how long “The Star-Spangled Banner” will last from first note to final word.
Because the performance is live and each artist brings their own tempo and style, the over/under national anthem prop market offers genuine unpredictability. Some singers keep it tight and traditional, while others stretch key notes and add vocal flourishes that push the runtime well past the posted number. That uncertainty, combined with the fact that the wager is settled before kickoff, makes it a unique and engaging prop for both serious bettors and casual fans.
At Super Bowl 60, Charlie Puth performed the anthem, and the unofficial time came in at 111 seconds, or one minute and 51 seconds. The under cashed comfortably, with official times ranging between 111.1 and 113 seconds. Whether bettors secured the under early at 119.5 seconds or later at 117.5 seconds, it proved to be the right side as the line steadily dropped before kickoff. With the Seattle Seahawks crowned champions in Super Bowl 60, attention now shifts to Inglewood, California ahead of Super Bowl LXI.
History of the Super Bowl national anthem performance
Below is a complete list of Super Bowl national anthem performers, presented in reverse chronological order. The table highlights where each game was held and who delivered “The Star-Spangled Banner,” offering a clear look at how the pregame tradition has evolved from marching bands and choirs to globally recognized music superstars.
| Super Bowl | Location | Performer |
| LX (2026) | Santa Clara | Charlie Puth |
| LIX (2025) | New Orleans | Jon Batiste |
| LVIII (2024) | Paradise | Reba McEntire |
| LVII (2023) | Glendale | Chris Stapleton |
| LVI (2022) | Inglewood | Mickey Guyton |
| LV (2021) | Tampa | Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan |
| LIV (2020) | Miami Gardens | Demi Lovato |
| LIII (2019) | Atlanta | Gladys Knight |
| LII (2018) | Minneapolis | Pink |
| LI (2017) | Houston | Luke Bryan |
| L (2016) | Santa Clara | Lady Gaga |
| XLIX (2015) | Glendale | Idina Menzel |
| XLVIII (2014) | East Rutherford | Renée Fleming with Armed Forces Chorus |
| XLVII (2013) | New Orleans | Alicia Keys |
| XLVI (2012) | Indianapolis | Kelly Clarkson with Indianapolis Children's Choir |
| XLV (2011) | Arlington | Christina Aguilera |
| XLIV (2010) | Miami Gardens | Carrie Underwood |
| XLIII (2009) | Tampa | Jennifer Hudson |
| XLII (2008) | Glendale | Jordin Sparks |
| XLI (2007) | Miami Gardens | Billy Joel |
| XL (2006) | Detroit | "Aaron Neville |
| XXXIX (2005) | Jacksonville | Combined choirs of the U.S. Service Academies |
| XXXVIII (2004) | Houston | Beyoncé |
| XXXVII (2003) | San Diego | Dixie Chicks |
| XXXVI (2002) | New Orleans | Mariah Carey with Boston Pops |
| XXXV (2001) | Tampa | Backstreet Boys |
| XXXIV (2000) | Atlanta | Faith Hill |
| XXXIII (1999) | Miami | Cher |
| XXXII (1998) | San Diego | Jewel |
| XXXI (1997) | New Orleans | Luther Vandross |
| XXX (1996) | Tempe | Vanessa Williams |
| XXIX (1995) | Miami | Kathie Lee Gifford |
| XXVIII (1994) | Atlanta | Natalie Cole |
| XXVII (1993) | Pasadena | Garth Brooks |
| XXVI (1992) | Minneapolis | Harry Connick Jr. |
| XXV (1991) | Tampa | Whitney Houston |
| XXIV (1990) | New Orleans | Aaron Neville |
| XXIII (1989) | Miami | Billy Joel |
| XXII (1988) | San Diego | Herb Alpert |
| XXI (1987) | Pasadena | Neil Diamond |
| XX (1986) | New Orleans | Wynton Marsalis |
| XIX (1985) | Stanford | San Francisco Boys and Girls Choruses |
| XVIII (1984) | Tampa | Barry Manilow |
| XVII (1983) | Pasadena | Leslie Easterbrook |
| XVI (1982) | Pontiac | Diana Ross |
| XV (1981) | New Orleans | Helen O'Connell |
| XIV (1980) | Pasadena | Cheryl Ladd |
| XIII (1979) | Miami | The Colgate Thirteen |
| XII (1978) | New Orleans | Phyllis Kelly |
| XI (1977) | Pasadena | None |
| X (1976) | Miami | Tom Sullivan |
| IX (1975) | New Orleans | Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Chorus |
| VIII (1974) | Houston | Charley Pride |
| VII (1973) | Los Angeles | Little Angels Choir |
| VI (1972) | New Orleans | U.S. Air Force Academy Chorale |
| V (1971) | Miami | Tommy Loy |
| IV (1970) | New Orleans | "Doc Severinsen |
| III (1969) | Miami | Lloyd Geisler |
| II (1968) | Miami | GSU Tiger Marching Band |
| I (1967) | Los Angeles | "The Pride of Arizona |
Super Bowl national anthem odds
You’d be surprised at how many markets there are for a simple rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”. We’ve summarised the main ones right here:
National anthem over/under
The national anthem length over/under market is one of the most popular Super Bowl novelty bets each year. Sportsbooks set a projected time, typically around 119 to 120 seconds, and bettors choose whether the performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” will last longer or shorter than that number. The clock usually starts at the first sung note and ends at the completion of the final word, though grading rules can vary slightly by sportsbook. Because tempo, vocal runs, and dramatic pauses all influence the runtime, even small stylistic choices can determine whether the over or the under cashes.
| Super Bowl LXI national anthem |  |  |  |
| Over 120.5 seconds | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Under 120.5 seconds | TBA | TBA | TBA |
National anthem missing words
Another popular novelty market focuses on specific lyrics, such as whether the singer will omit, repeat, or alter certain words during the anthem. These props are typically graded based on the official broadcast performance, and even a slight stumble or variation can decide the outcome. Because live performances are unpredictable, missing word markets add an extra layer of suspense to an already high profile moment.
National anthem other prop bets
Beyond the standard over under and lyric based props, sportsbooks have occasionally offered even more creative national anthem markets. One example is wagering on how long the performer will hold the final word, “brave,” which is often extended for dramatic effect as the crowd reacts. Some books have also posted novelty bets on whether any player will raise a fist during the anthem, reflecting how cultural moments can intersect with the Super Bowl stage. These specialty props are less common, but they highlight just how expansive and imaginative anthem betting markets can become.
Spotlight on the next performer
The national anthem performer for Super Bowl LXI has not yet been officially announced. As soon as the NFL publicly confirms the artist, we will update this section with full details, including background information and how their performance style could impact national anthem prop markets. Be sure to check back closer to kickoff for the latest updates and betting insights.
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