How to Bet the Super Bowl National Anthem 2026: Will Anthem Go Over or Under Projected Length?
I'm explaining how to bet the Super Bowl national anthem based on the Super Bowl national anthem odds. Charlie Puth will do the honors ahead of Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl 2026 tonight at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (6:30 p.m. ET, NBC).
We have the Big Game covered from every angle today, including other popular novelty markets, in our Super Bowl predictions.
🏈 How to bet on the Super Bowl national anthem: Seahawks vs. Patriots 2026
The most popular market to bet on the Super Bowl national anthem is wagering on whether the total time of the performance will go Over or Under the projected length line set by the best sports betting sites.
The result of wagers on the Super Bowl national anthem will be decided at the conclusion of the performance. While some sportsbooks start their timer when the first note of the song is played, others start the timer when the first line ("Oh say, can you see") is said. The time will stop when the last word - "brave" - is said by the anthem singer.
For example, if you bet the Over on a prop set at 120 seconds, you'll win your wager if the anthem lasts longer than 120 seconds.
📊 Super Bowl national anthem odds 2026
Super Bowl national anthem odds are being offered at BetMGM.
| National anthem time | Odds (BetMGM) |
|---|---|
| Over 119.5 seconds | -120 |
| Under 119.5 seconds | -110 |
The national anthem length Over/Under is set at 119.5 seconds at BetMGM. The Over is favored slightly at -120 odds that translate to an implied probability of 54.55%, per our odds converter, with a $10 bet netting a potential profit of $8.33.
Meanwhile, the Under is being offered at slightly longer -110 odds. That translates to an implied probability of 52.38%, where a $10 bet could bring home a $9.09 profit.
Super Bowl national anthem betting insights
Betting insights courtesy of BetMGM.
- 88% of the wagers have been on the national anthem to go Over 119.5 seconds
- 80% of the betting handle is on the Over
🤔 Super Bowl national anthem alternate bets 2026
FanDuel Canada offers alternate Super Bowl national anthem prop bets, like "Will the performance include a piano?" and "Will a player/coach cry?" as the Big Game approaches.
Will a player or coach cry during the national anthem?
| Bet | Odds (FanDuel Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Yes | -230 |
| No | +184 |
First coach shown on broadcast during national anthem?
| Bet | Odds (FanDuel Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Mike Macdonald | +116 |
| Mike Vrabel | -142 |
First quarterback shown on broadcast during national anthem?
| Bet | Odds (FanDuel Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | -125 |
| Drake Maye | -125 |
📜 Super Bowl national anthem betting history
| Game | Singer | Length | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl 50 | Lady Gaga | 2:22 | Over |
| Super Bowl 51 | Luke Bryan | 2:04 | Under |
| Super Bowl 52 | P!NK | 1:52 | Under |
| Super Bowl 53 | Gladys Knight | 2:01 | Over |
| Super Bowl 54 | Demi Lovato | 1:49 | Under |
| Super Bowl 55 | Jazmine Sullivan & Eric Church | 2:17 | Over |
| Super Bowl 56 | Mickey Guyton | 1:50 | Over |
| Super Bowl 57 | Chris Stapleton | 2:01 | Over |
| Super Bowl 58 | Reba McEntire | 1:28 | Under |
| Super Bowl 59 | Jon Batiste | 1:59 | Under |
📈 Super Bowl national anthem trends
- The Over and Under on the total for the national anthem length have hit an even five times each across the last 10 Super Bowls
- Reba McEntire sung the shortest national anthem among the last 10 anthem singers at 1 minute and 28 seconds
- Lady Gaga sang the longest at 2 minutes and 22 seconds
- Our Sean Tomlinson breaks down the entire Super national anthem history and trends
🔮 Super Bowl national anthem prediction 2026
It's been a virtual coin flip recently on whether Super Bowl national anthems go Over or Under their projected length, but I'm backing this year's Charlie Puth-sung anthem to go Under 119.5 seconds based on a YouTube video of him playing the national anthem on a piano.
Though his singing rendition is sure to be longer, him playing the anthem on the piano came in at just a minute long. You have to wager based on something, and I'm predicting Puth to be the third anthem singer in a row to go Under the projected anthem length.
A winning $10 bet at BetMGM's -110 odds would profit $9.09, with an implied probability of 52.38%. Our Dustin Saracini offers his best bet for every anthem prop market in his Super Bowl national anthem predictions.
Prediction: Under 119.5 seconds (-110 via BetMGM)
❓ Super Bowl national anthem FAQs
Can I bet on the Super Bowl national anthem?
Many sportsbooks will offer novelty props for Super Bowl 60, including the length of the national anthem.
Who is singing the Super Bowl national anthem?
American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in 2026.
What is the Super Bowl national anthem length Over/Under?
The Super Bowl national anthem length Over/Under is set at 119.5 seconds at FanDuel.
Who is the Super Bowl favorite?
The Seattle Seahawks are the Super Bowl betting favorite heading into the Big Game against the New England Patriots.
When will the 2026 Super Bowl be played?
Super Bowl 60 will be played on Feb. 8, 2026.
Where will the 2026 Super Bowl be played?
The 2026 Super Bowl will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
How to watch Super Bowl 2026
NBC will broadcast Super Bowl 60 nationally.
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