The CFL’s biggest night is almost here, and American fans are gearing up to watch the 112th Grey Cup live from Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 16. This year’s championship not only promises top-tier football but also an electric lineup of entertainment led by global star mgk, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly.
If you’re in the United States and want to watch the Grey Cup for free, we’ve got you covered — plus everything you need to know about the halftime performers and the event’s rich entertainment history.
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MGK to Headline the 2025 Grey Cup Halftime Show
The CFL has announced that mgk will take the stage for the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, bringing his genre-bending mix of rock, rap, and pop-punk to one of Canada’s biggest annual events.
“Canada has some of the best fans, so I’m excited to play the Grey Cup Halftime Show and to see some epic Canadian football,” mgk said in a release.
The 35-year-old artist — born Colson Baker — is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated performer known for hits like “Lonely Road,” “my ex’s best friend,” “Till I Die,” and “Bad Things.”
Following his Grey Cup performance, mgk will launch a global tour in support of his seventh studio album, Lost Americana, with stops across Canada including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, and Vancouver.
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Our Lady Peace to Kick Off the Festivities
Canadian alt-rock icons Our Lady Peace will open the pre-game festivities as part of the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show.
With over 5 million albums sold, four JUNO Awards, and 10 MuchMusic Video Awards, the band remains one of the most influential rock groups in Canadian music history.
National Anthem by Catie St. Germain
Manitoba native Catie St. Germain will perform the national anthem ahead of kickoff, bringing a powerful local voice to the championship stage.
CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston called the entertainment lineup “a remarkable sound and atmosphere that will match the world-class action on the field.”
What Time Is the Grey Cup Halftime Show?
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Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
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Halftime Show: Approximately 7:30 p.m. ET
Who Is MGK?
MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) is a Cleveland-born singer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist with nearly two decades in the spotlight.
Career highlights include:
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Early success under Bad Boy Records
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Triple-platinum hit “Wild Boy”
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A major pivot into pop-punk, drawing influence from Blink-182
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Two Billboard Music Awards for Top Rock Album and Top Rock Artist
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GRAMMY nomination for his album Mainstream Sellout
His versatile career has produced charting hits across rap, rock, and alternative music.
A Look Back: Grey Cup Halftime Show History
The Grey Cup didn’t feature halftime entertainment until 1990, but since then, it has showcased many of the biggest artists in North America, including:
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Justin Bieber
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Shania Twain
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Bryan Adams
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Nickelback
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Lenny Kravitz
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Green Day
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Jonas Brothers
Below is a condensed look at recent performers:
| Grey Cup | Date | Venue | Halftime Performer(s) |
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| 111th | Nov. 17, 2024 | BC Place | Jonas Brothers |
| 110th | Nov. 19, 2023 | Tim Hortons Field | Green Day |
| 109th | Nov. 20, 2022 | Mosaic Stadium | Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Davis, Josh Ross |
| 108th | Dec. 21, 2021 | Tim Hortons Field | Arkells, The Lumineers, K.Flay |
| 107th | Nov. 24, 2019 | McMahon Stadium | Keith Urban |
| 106th | Nov. 25, 2018 | Commonwealth Stadium | Alessia Cara |
| 105th | Nov. 26, 2017 | TD Place | Shania Twain |
| 104th | Nov. 27, 2016 | BMO Field | OneRepublic |
| 103rd | Nov. 29, 2015 | Investors Group Field | Fall Out Boy |
| 102nd | Nov. 30, 2014 | BC Place | Imagine Dragons |
