Does the Super Bowl national anthem performer get paid?

The Super Bowl LX spotlight lands on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots square off in a classic championship rematch.

It’s been a roller-coaster season for both teams. Seattle battled back into contention behind the unheralded quarterback play of Sam Darnold, while New England leaned on a disciplined defense and the MVP-caliber emergence of Drake Maye to blaze its own playoff trail under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel.

Both teams, their fanbases, and millions of neutral observers will tune in not just for the football, but for the pageantry surrounding the game itself, beginning with the national anthem.

Who’s Singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX?

For Super Bowl LX, the national anthem honors go to Charlie Puth, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter known for hits like “See You Again,” “Attention,” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore.”

Puth will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of kickoff, with other pregame musical moments, including “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” rounding out the ceremony.

However, a star of Puth’s caliber taking center stage raises a familiar question among fans every Super Bowl Sunday: does the national anthem performer actually get paid?

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Every Super Bowl features a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff, and the honor of singing it is widely viewed as a crowning achievement in an artist’s career. The prestigious spotlight often precedes massive spikes in streams, social engagement, and overall brand cachet.

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Does the National Anthem Singer Get Paid?

Here’s the nuance: the NFL historically does not pay artists a performance fee for the Super Bowl — whether it’s the halftime show, the national anthem, or other featured musical slots.

In past reports, NFL spokespeople have confirmed that the league covers travel, production, and related expenses, while performers receive only a nominal union “scale” stipend if required under SAG-AFTRA rules, a fraction of their typical booking fee.

As a result, much like halftime headliners such as Bad Bunny, Puth is not expected to receive a direct paycheck from the NFL beyond any mandated union minimum.

It isn’t that the NFL is being stingy; it’s structural. Exposure outpaces direct pay. With more than 100 million U.S. viewers and a global broadcast platform, the upside for streaming numbers, ticket sales, album exposure, and long-term cultural relevance can easily dwarf a traditional performance fee.