Start Your Countdown to Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Super Bowl—which I’m simply calling Rihanna’s Return—is coming, people. We only have one month to prepare, so mark your calendars, get your watch party in order, and figure out whose streaming login you need to “borrow.” This is not the time to procrastinate.

On February 12, Super Bowl LVII will take place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event is set to air at 6:30 P.M. E.T on Fox. But those of us without cable can watch the game live on Hulu, Sling TV, the Fox Sports App, or the NFL+ app. If you prefer a more lively experience, try visiting your local sports bar. If you’re lucky, you might find love in a hopeless place when halftime rolls around.

This year, Rihanna will perform during the Super Bowl’s halftime show. The beloved singer confirmed her attendance last fall, with a quick Instagram post. On September 25, she uploaded a picture of her manicured hand holding a football. The caption? A simple period. That was enough information to send the Internet into a frenzy. Her comments section practically erupted in fire emojis, with fans celebrating Queen Rih’s revival.

Rihanna has not been on tour, performed live, or released a full album since 2016, when she dropped her critically-acclaimed record, Anti. This year, she teased fans with a quick lullaby for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but aside from that, Rihanna hasn’t been singing much. Needless to say, her appearance at the Super Bowl is a big f*cking deal. As usual, the halftime setlist is under wraps, but there is a chance Rihanna will bring a few special guests with her. Perhaps SZA, Drake, or Eminem will stop by. Or maybe, if we’re lucky, she’ll bring out Tom Holland for an “Umbrella” cameo. With a musical catalog as big as Rihanna’s, the possibilities are truly endless.