Bettors have plenty of unusual Super Bowl 60 prop markets to explore — from Bad Bunny’s halftime show to the color of the Gatorade dousing — and the national anthem is another popular option.
This year, Charlie Puth is scheduled to perform the national anthem, and sportsbooks are offering several wagers tied to his rendition. FanDuel Sportsbook’s markets (as of Feb. 5) include:
– Total length of the U.S. national anthem: 119.5 seconds or more -110 (a $10 wager returns $19.09); under 119.5 seconds -110 (same payout).
– Length of the final sustained “brave” note from the start of the word to its end, excluding background music/vocals: 3.5 seconds or more -122 (a $10 wager returns $18.20); under 3.5 seconds +100 (a $10 wager returns $20).
– Will any player or coach be seen crying during the anthem? Yes -230 (a $10 wager returns $14.35); No +184 (a $10 wager returns $28.40).
– Which coach will first appear on broadcast during the anthem? Mike McDonald +116 (a $10 bet returns $21.60); Mike Vrabel -142 (a $10 bet returns $17.04).
– Which quarterback will first show up on camera during the anthem? Drake May -160 (a $10 bet returns $16.25); Sam Darnold +100 (a $10 bet returns $20).
For context, here are anthem lengths and whether they went over or under the listed totals in recent Super Bowls (since XLI):
Super Bowl LVIII: Jon Batiste 2:00 (O/U 2:05, under)
LVII: Chris Stapleton 2:01 (2:05, under)
LVI: Mickey Guyton 1:52 (1:35, over)
LV: Jazmine Sullivan & Eric Church 2:17 (1:59, over)
LIV: Demi Lovato 1:49 (1:55, under)
LIII: Gladys Knight 2:01 (1:47, over)
LII: Pink 1:52 (2:00, under)
LI: Luke Bryan 2:04 (2:09, under)
50: Lady Gaga 2:22 (2:21, over)
49: Idina Menzel 2:04 (2:02, over)
48: Renée Fleming 2:03 (2:23, under)
47: Alicia Keys 2:36 (2:15, over)
46: Kelly Clarkson 1:34 (1:34, push)
XLV: Christina Aguilera 1:53 (1:54, under)
44: Carrie Underwood 1:47 (1:41, over)
43: Jennifer Hudson 2:10 (2:04, over)
XLII: Jordin Sparks 1:54 (1:47, under)
XLI (2007): Billy Joel 1:30 (1:44, under)
Super Bowl 60 will air Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (This article may include affiliate links; FOX Sports could receive compensation if you sign up or place wagers.)
Fan Take: Props like anthem-length bets add a playful, attention-grabbing element to Super Bowl wagering that keeps casual viewers engaged beyond the game itself. While not central to on-field outcomes, these markets reflect how the NFL and sportsbooks intersect to turn every pregame moment into a talking point — and another revenue stream for the sport.
