Fans can agree that after Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February which garnered 133.5 million viewers, the bar for the next one is set sky-high. And who better to headline such a spectacle than Taylor Swift?
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A 14-time Grammy winner, Swift’s music, cultural imprint, and impact are undeniable. And, engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce, she has a football connection to boot.
However, despite her stature, Swift has never headlined a Super Bowl Halftime Show. Of course, we all know that in recent years, it was nearly impossible for her to commit to the NFL since she was globetrotting with her Eras Tour. But now that the tour has wrapped, the stage is finally open for Swift to bring the house down.
And while the suspense lingers, another show has cranked up the buzz. Colombian sensation Karol G, a Grammy winner herself, stunned the NFL world with a fiery Week 1 performance that felt like a Super Bowl halftime preview in itself.
On Friday night, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their Week 1 matchup in Brazil, Karol G’s halftime performance gave a big nod to the Latin culture. The Colombian superstar delivered a five-song set in under 10 minutes, streamed on the NFL’s YouTube channel.
Rocking a brown and yellow miniskirt with copper details and a pineapple-featuring top, Karol G let her wavy dark-blonde hair flow. She sang in both English and Spanish. Her dance routine carried a touch of lambada, and the entire performance was sharp, vibrant, and perfectly choreographed.
Some NFL enthusiasts loved the performance so much that they’re calling it better than Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX show.
So 👍 true
— august (@EpicSportSaga) September 6, 2025
“Definitely was. Tired of that damn song WAP WAP WAP TURN THAT S**T OFF,” another chimed in, taking a jab at Lamar’s performance. Well, he could probably be a Drake fan.
“Way better,” another added. But not everyone agrees.
Some didn’t even recognize Karol G, with a few admitting that while she’s huge in South America, hardly anyone in the US knows her songs. So, doubts remain about a performer singing mostly non-English tracks in an NFL spectacle.
That’s why Swift is a perfect fit. Almost everyone in the US knows her, and she’s been a familiar face at NFL games over the past two years. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, for his part, didn’t rule out the possibility, even hinting that the league is doing its best to get Swift on the Halftime stage.
“We would always love to have Taylor play,” said Goodell on NBC’s Today Show. “She is a special, special talent. She would be welcome at any time.”
When asked if the league is approaching the pop sensation, Goodell added, “It’s a maybe. It’s a maybe… I’m waiting on my friend Jay-Z to be able to help me with that one. It’s in his hands.”
For those unaware, Roc Nation, founded by Goodell’s friend Jay Z, produces Super Bowl Halftime shows. We’re counting on you, Hov!
