The Grey Cup takes place in November, as two of the best teams with short CFL odds of winning the championship battle it out for a chance to bring home a title.
The world has seen some of the best Canadian Super Bowl performers, but some of the world’s biggest pop stars have also performed at the Grey Cup.
With that said, let’s take a look at the 11 best Grey Cup halftime performances in the CFL.
Best Grey Cup Halftime Shows of All Time
| Rank | Performers | Year |
| 11 | MGK | 2025 |
| 10 | OneRepublic | 2016 |
| 9 | Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, Gordon Lightfoot | 2012 |
| 8 | Fall Out Boy | 2015 |
| 7 | Imagine Dragons | 2014 |
| 6 | Green Day | 2023 |
| 5 | Jonas Brothers | 2024 |
| 4 | Nelly Furtado featuring Saukrates | 2006 |
| 3 | The Black Eyed Peas | 2005 |
| 2 | Shania Twain | 2017 |
| 1 | Alessia Cara | 2018 |
11. MGK (2025)
MGK was surrounded by a live band and cheerleaders while singing many of his hit songs, such as “My Ex’s Best Friend,” and did a great job of interacting with the audience.
MGK takes the stage for the Grey Cup halftime show! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/zhJNp5W5M0
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 17, 2025
10. OneRepublic (2016)
OneRepublic got the crowd into it when they sang “Counting Stars,” as the crowd filled in the song’s lyrics and waved their arms back and forth.
OneRepublic rocked the stage at halftime! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/JweTlZ9X7Y
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 28, 2016
9. Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, Gordon Lightfoot (2012)
An 18-year-old Justin Bieber, rocking a black tank top and a gold chain, faced a lot of boos during this performance, but he danced through it all while singing “Beauty and a Beat.”
8. Fall Out Boy (2015)
Fall Out Boy closed out the performance with “Thnks fr th Mmrs,” and “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up),” while a bunch of fireworks went off.
7. Imagine Dragons (2014)
Imagine Dragons’ passion behind singing “Radioactive” and the drumwork brought the crowd to life after a more mellow start to the performance.
6. Green Day (2023)
Green Day started the performance off strong, but after a brief change of pace with “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” they closed it out on a more energetic note with “Holiday.”
5. Jonas Brothers (2024)
The Jonas Brothers began the show on the football field surrounded by a bunch of people and later performed “Burnin Up” with flames in the background, giving their performance several nice aesthetics.
The Jonas Brothers take centre field as the 111th Grey Cup halftime show! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/g8736HoAap
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 18, 2024
4. Nelly Furtado featuring Saukrates (2006)
Nelly Furtado was surrounded by a bunch of cheerleaders while singing “Promiscuous” and “Maneater,” and she found incredible chemistry with Saukrates despite singing “Promiscuous” with Timbaland in the original song.
3. The Black Eyed Peas (2005)
The Black Eyed Peas brought a ton of flair during this performance, especially will.i.am and Fergie during “Pump It” and “Don’t Phunk with My Heart.”
2. Shania Twain (2017)
Shania Twain entered the show on a dogsled, as her first song, “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” set the tone for a great performance.
.@ShaniaTwain just entered the #GreyCup halftime show on a dogsled. Tune in to @CFLonTSN now to catch the show! pic.twitter.com/JOcgFzox3X
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 27, 2017
1. Alessia Cara (2018)
The portraits of several human beings on display while Alessia Cara sang “Scars To Your Beautiful” added a nice touch, as her voice reverberated through a silent but engaged crowd.
Did you miss @alessiacara’s closing number! She brought the serious 🔥
Literally… 😉#GreyCup pic.twitter.com/smw8foui0B
— CFL (@CFL) November 26, 2018
CFL Odds at BetMGM
BetMGM provides CFL odds and betting throughout the year, from preseason through the Grey Cup. From offseason futures to weekly betting to live odds, Canadian Football League wagering is available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
CFL betting is currently available to residents of Ontario, Canada, and online Alberta sports betting will be offered soon as well.
The content provided in this blog is intended for entertainment purposes only. All views and opinions expressed are the authors and reflect their individual perspectives on sports, betting, and related topics. This content should not be considered professional betting advice or the official views of BetMGM LLC. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is experiencing issues related to gambling, seek help from a licensed health professional. This blog is not liable for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from betting activities.
