<P> Halftime shows are a tradition during American football games at all levels of competition . Entertainment during the Super Bowl , the annual championship game of the National Football League ( NFL ) , represents a fundamental link to pop culture , which helps broaden the television audience and nationwide interest . As the Super Bowl itself is typically the most - watched event on television in the United States annually , the halftime show has been equally - viewed in recent years : the halftime show of Super Bowl XLIX featuring Katy Perry was viewed by 118.5 million , as part of an overall telecast that peaked at 120.3 million at its conclusion -- the most - watched television broadcast in U.S. history . The NFL claims that the Super Bowl LI halftime show , with Lady Gaga was the `` most - watched musical event of all - time '' , citing a figure of 150 million viewers based on the television audience , as well as unique viewership of video postings of the halftime show on the league 's platforms , and social media interactions . However , the show was only seen by 117.5 million television viewers , making it the second - highest - rated halftime show behind Super Bowl XLIX . </P>
<P> Halftime shows are a tradition during American football games at all levels of competition . Entertainment during the Super Bowl , the annual championship game of the National Football League ( NFL ) , represents a fundamental link to pop culture , which helps broaden the television audience and nationwide interest . As the Super Bowl itself is typically the most - watched event on television in the United States annually , the halftime show has been equally - viewed in recent years : the halftime show of Super Bowl XLIX featuring Katy Perry was viewed by 118.5 million , as part of an overall telecast that peaked at 120.3 million at its conclusion -- the most - watched television broadcast in U.S. history . The NFL claims that the Super Bowl LI halftime show , with Lady Gaga was the `` most - watched musical event of all - time '' , citing a figure of 150 million viewers based on the television audience , as well as unique viewership of video postings of the halftime show on the league 's platforms , and social media interactions . However , the show was only seen by 117.5 million television viewers , making it the second - highest - rated halftime show behind Super Bowl XLIX . </P>
who performed at last year 's super bowl
who performed at last year 's super bowl
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga