A definitive list of the 10 greatest Super Bowl halftime shows of all time

The best halftime shows of all time, ranked.

The pinnacle of all sporting events, of course, is the Super Bowl. Die-hard football fans eagerly watch to see how the NFL season will conclude.

Yet, for millions of people, the main event truly comes at halftime. 

Viewers tune in to sing and jam along to the Super Bowl halftime show, a spectacle so entertaining that you forget about the biggest game of the year for 15 minutes.

The event has come a long way over the years. It’s grown from what once was a college marching band-centric affair to a star-studded blockbuster concert that draws the biggest names in music. 

The headliner for this year’s halftime show — as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are in their locker rooms — will be Rihanna. But before we get to the jam-packed stage on Feb. 12, here are our picks for the 10 greatest Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.