With the Super Bowl now just days away, internet searches for halftime shows have been skyrocketing.

We’ll have to wait to see how many web views Bad Bunny’s performance at this year’s game will eventually rack up, but the experts at Live Football Tickets have delved into YouTube data to reveal the most-watched Super Bowl halftime shows. 

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. 

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.

Here are the top 10, with number of views:

  • 2022: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 379,762,833.
  • 2020: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, 334,311,167.
  • 2023: Rihanna, 295,090,228.
  • 2025: Kendrick Lamar, 158,259,396.
  • 2016: Coldplay, 147,087,608.
  • 2017: Lady Gaga,114,473,931.
  • 2015: Katy Perry, 107,330,082.
  • 2021: The Weeknd, 81,822,040.
  • 2012: Madonna, 55,9789,961.
  • 2018: 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.”

The star-studded lineup featured 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.” At one point, Dr. Dre took a seat at the piano and played 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 performance earned its place for several reasons. 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. 

Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 halftime performance already ranks fourth all time, amassing 158 million views in less than a year – averaging more than 13 million views per month. The rapper delivered razor-sharp performances of “HUMBLE,” “DNA” and “Not Like Us,” turning the halftime stage into a moment of cultural commentary. 

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.” 

With a notable 3 million YouTube views, the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake remains infamous for its unfortunate wardrobe malfunction. Right at the end of the performance, Timberlake accidentally exposed Jackson’s breast, sparking a nationwide outrage. 

Pictured at top: Justin Timberlake performs during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2018. (Wikimedia.org)