When is the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show? Actual air time (2024)

Even If you aren’t planning to watch the actual football game, people across the globe will still be turning on their TVs today in order to watch the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show featuring pop superstar, Usher. So, who else will be headlining this year’s halftime show? Will there be any surprise guest performers? Here’s a look at the best ways to watch the Super Bowl 58 and the halftime show for free when it is broadcast a live TV broadcast on CBS, or streaming online on demand for free on Paramount Plus.

• The best way to watch the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show is by streaming it live on Nickelodeon for FREE with Philo (free trial), or with a free trial of Paramount Plus (free trial). No matter which channel or streaming service you watch it on, the halftime show will be the same.

With that in mind, there are more than a couple of ways you can watch the Super Bowl and the entire media circus happening around it this year, for free. Here’s everything you need to know.

What time is the Super Bowl halftime show on? What is the actual time it will air?

The 2024 Super Bowl halftime show will take place at halftime (the end of the second quarter) of the football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City. The actual air time of the Super Bowl halftime show should take place at approximately 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, but it could happen slightly sooner or later than that depending on how the game action on the field plays out, so keep that in mind. If you don’t want to miss a thing, make sure you log on and stream it for free a little earlier.

If you are looking to watch the game and all the special commercials, the broadcast for Super Bowl 58 takes place on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Kickoff time of the game is at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT). The game is taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where can I watch the Super Bowl halftime show for free? What network or TV Channel is it on?

The main Super Bowl 58 broadcast will be happening live on CBS this year, but it is also being given an extra-fun special broadcast on Nickelodeon for young fans and families, but also for adults. The halftime shows on both networks will be the same. You can find out more about which channels CBS and Nickelodeon are on in your area by using the channel finders here: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

Where can I stream the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show for free without cable? Which service is best?

If you don’t care which channel or broadcast you watch the game on this weekend, our No. 1 recommendation is that you watch the Nickelodeon broadcast live for FREE on Philo (free trial). It is the best-rated streaming service of all the ones offering free trials. But Philo doesn’t usually carry live sports, with the exception of this Super Bowl broadcast for kids on Nickelodeon. However, there are a few other streaming services that you can use to watch Super Bowl LVIII on the main CBS broadcast, and many of them have free trials. And you won’t even need a promo code!

If you want to watch the CBS broadcast for free, you can watch the 2024 Super Bowl on demand with Paramount+ (free trial, then $5.99/month), with Fubo (free trial), with DirecTV Stream (free trial) or by signing up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans).

Who is playing the halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII? How long will he perform and what songs might he play?

Usher will be the main halftime act, likely with special surprise guests. However, no one has been confirmed as of yet despite several rumors of guests and collaborators that have been floating around the internet. The usual time allotted for halftime of a regular NFL game is 13 minutes, but the Super Bowl halftime show obviously extends that as it is a big part of the festivities around the game. It also lasts a bit longer to provide time for the show’s stage setup and removal. Usher will likely perform and come off the stage in less than 15 minutes.

What popular songs will Usher play? Arguably his most popular hit song, “Yeah,” will be either the opener or closer for the show. If he does perform that track, as expected, it’s a safe bet that his collaborator on that track, Lil’ Jon, could be involved.

Another top hit for Usher, it’s likely we will hear “Burn,” at some point.

According to gossip outlet to TMZ, Alicia Keys was seen rehearsing with Usher at Allegiant Stadium over the past week, which likely means Usher could perform, “My Boo,” which he recorded with Keys. Other music superstars linked to possible appearances include Justin Bieber and Ludacris.

While you may be just tuning in to watch the halftime show, fans around the globe will also be glued to the screen while trying to catch a glimpse of star musician Taylor Swift, who many believe will show up to support her boyfriend, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. Or, maybe you just want to watch all of the special commercials that will air this year. Whatever your reason for watching, we hope you enjoy the game!