Charlie Puth delivered one of the quicker anthems of the past decade at Super Bowl LX, finishing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in about 111 seconds. Lines opened around 119.5 seconds and drifted into the 116- to 117.5-second range by kickoff, so under bettors cashed comfortably no matter which number they took.
The Seattle Seahawks went on to beat the New England Patriots that night, and attention now turns to Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL hasn’t named its anthem singer yet, but once it does, the research and the line movement start in earnest. Until then, see our latest Super Bowl odds as the 2026 season plays out.
Super Bowl 61 national anthem odds
Anthem markets usually appear shortly after the performer is announced, and they’ve historically been easiest to find at sportsbooks in Canada, including FanDuel Sportsbook in Ontario. Availability in US states varies, so check what your book offers. The most common markets are the length of the anthem, the length of the final note on “brave” and whether a player or coach is shown crying during the performance.
For reference, here’s how FanDuel priced those markets ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl 60 anthem length
Super Bowl 60 final note length
Super Bowl 60 player or coach crying during the anthem
Timing props are settled using each sportsbook’s official measurement, and books don’t always agree. Jon Batiste’s anthem at Super Bowl LIX is a good example: his extended final note left the result near the 120.5-second line, and books graded it differently. Read the house rules on how timing starts and stops before you bet.
How anthem betting works
Where a straight length market is offered, the bet is simple: pick over or under the posted time. Where it isn’t, some US books have found creative alternatives that tie the anthem to the game itself.
DraftKings Sportsbook, for instance, has offered a prop asking whether the anthem would outlast the game’s quickest scoring drive, measured in game-clock time. Before Super Bowl LVIII, when Reba McEntire’s anthem was projected at about 1:30, the market looked like this:
- Anthem finishes faster (-110)
- Scoring drive finishes faster (-110)
Lines like these usually open at even money on both sides and then shift with the betting action.
Who will sing the anthem at Super Bowl 61?
The Super Bowl LXI anthem singer has not been announced. The NFL typically reveals its pregame performers in the weeks leading up to the game, and we’ll add the performer, their anthem history and the opening lines here as soon as they’re available.
Super Bowl national anthem history
Here’s every Super Bowl anthem since 2007, with lines and results included where reliable betting data exists. Anthem length markets weren’t widely available to US bettors for most of this stretch, so earlier years show performance times only.
| Super Bowl | Performer | Time | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX (2026) | Charlie Puth | 1:51 | 119.5 sec. (opening) | Under |
| LIX (2025) | Jon Batiste | About 2:00 to 2:05, depending on timing | 120.5 sec. | Graded differently by book |
| LVIII (2024) | Reba McEntire | 1:34 | N/A | N/A |
| LVII (2023) | Chris Stapleton | 2:01 | N/A | N/A |
| LVI (2022) | Mickey Guyton | 1:52 | N/A | N/A |
| LV (2021) | Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church | 2:17 | N/A | N/A |
| LIV (2020) | Demi Lovato | 1:49 | 116 sec. (opening) | Under |
| LIII (2019) | Gladys Knight | 2:01 | N/A | N/A |
| LII (2018) | Pink | 1:52 | N/A | N/A |
| LI (2017) | Luke Bryan | 2:04 | N/A | N/A |
| 50 (2016) | Lady Gaga | 2:09 | N/A | N/A |
| XLIX (2015) | Idina Menzel | 2:04 | N/A | N/A |
| XLVIII (2014) | Renée Fleming | 1:54 | N/A | N/A |
| XLVII (2013) | Alicia Keys | 2:35 | N/A | N/A |
| XLVI (2012) | Kelly Clarkson | 1:34 | N/A | N/A |
| XLV (2011) | Christina Aguilera | 1:54 | N/A | N/A |
| XLIV (2010) | Carrie Underwood | 1:47 | N/A | N/A |
| XLIII (2009) | Jennifer Hudson | 2:10 | N/A | N/A |
| XLII (2008) | Jordin Sparks | 1:54 | N/A | N/A |
| XLI (2007) | Billy Joel | 1:30 | N/A | N/A |
A few patterns jump out from those 20 performances:
- Two-minute mark: Nine anthems ran past 2:00 and 11 finished under it, so the market’s usual line near two minutes has been close to a coin flip.
- Longest: Alicia Keys at 2:35 in 2013.
- Shortest: Billy Joel at 1:30 in 2007.
- Recent lean: Three of the last five anthems (Guyton, McEntire and Puth) came in under 1:55.
Every one of these times comes from unofficial clocking, which is why it pays to know exactly how your sportsbook measures the start and finish.
Tips for anthem betting
No one can predict a live vocal performance with certainty, but bettors who handicap this market tend to focus on a few key questions.
- Has the singer performed the anthem before? Past performances on YouTube or social media can provide a useful baseline. Adjust for the bigger stage, the arrangement and whether the singer accompanies themselves on an instrument.
- Is the line set in the right place? Opening numbers can miss badly; Puth beat his by more than eight seconds. The goal is to judge whether the book’s number leans too long or too short, not to predict the exact time.
- What’s the style? Country and pop artists who stick close to the melody often finish quicker, while soul and R&B performers who stretch notes, or anyone who holds “brave” for a long finish, tend to run longer.
- How will the bet be graded? Books differ on whether timing starts with the first sung note or the introduction, and those few seconds can decide a close result.
Treat trends as context rather than a guarantee, and keep stakes modest on a market that turns on a single performance.
Super Bowl anthem betting FAQ
Puth’s performance lasted roughly 1:51 by most unofficial timings, well under a line that opened at 119.5 seconds.
Alicia Keys holds the mark with a performance of about 2:35 at Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. Natalie Cole’s 2:33 rendition at Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 is the closest anyone else has come.
Jewel’s 1:27 anthem at Super Bowl XXXII in 1998 remains the quickest. Billy Joel came closest to it with a 1:30 performance in 2007.
The NFL has not yet announced the Super Bowl LXI halftime performer. Bad Bunny headlined the show at Super Bowl LX.
The anthem at Super Bowl I was a group effort featuring the University of Arizona and University of Michigan marching bands along with the UCLA choir.
More Super Bowl props worth a look
The anthem is just one of the many novelty markets on a Super Bowl board. For the books with the deepest prop menus, see our guide to the top Super Bowl betting sites, and browse our other prop pages below.
- Coin toss odds
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- Gatorade color odds
- Touchback on kickoff odds
- Passing attempt odds
- Scorigami odds
- Octopus odds
Most novelty markets go live in the two weeks between the conference championships and Super Bowl Sunday, so check back as February 14 approaches.