<P> While it exists mainly to allow competitors to rest briefly and recover from the play of the first half , half - time also serves a number of other purposes . It also serves as an intermission for spectators , and it often features entertainment , such as cheerleading performances , tifos , performances by school marching bands ( particularly in high school and collegiate sports in North America ) , or concerts featuring popular music acts ( particularly in major events , such as the Super Bowl ) . On games that are broadcast on television and radio , it also provides broadcasters with an opportunity to give a recap of the first half of the game , air highlights of other games in progress , air commercials and other advertisements , provide analysis on the game , or air game - related festivities ( such as an aforementioned half - time performance ) . In the NFL ( National Football League ) , halftime is usually around 12 minutes . Although major events like the Super Bowl have around 30 minutes of halftime featuring a musical performance . </P>
<P> While it exists mainly to allow competitors to rest briefly and recover from the play of the first half , half - time also serves a number of other purposes . It also serves as an intermission for spectators , and it often features entertainment , such as cheerleading performances , tifos , performances by school marching bands ( particularly in high school and collegiate sports in North America ) , or concerts featuring popular music acts ( particularly in major events , such as the Super Bowl ) . On games that are broadcast on television and radio , it also provides broadcasters with an opportunity to give a recap of the first half of the game , air highlights of other games in progress , air commercials and other advertisements , provide analysis on the game , or air game - related festivities ( such as an aforementioned half - time performance ) . In the NFL ( National Football League ) , halftime is usually around 12 minutes . Although major events like the Super Bowl have around 30 minutes of halftime featuring a musical performance . </P>
how long is the halftime at the super bowl
how long is the halftime at the super bowl
around 30 minutes
around 30 minutes