Latino legend Bad Bunny announced as Super Bowl LX halftime performer
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation have confirmed what fans have long speculated: Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, set for 8 February at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Bad Bunny’s journey to the Super Bowl is paved with chart-topping hits and high-profile collaborations.
Among his most celebrated tracks is “Tití Me Preguntó,” which cracked the US Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 and dominated Latin charts globally.
He’s also become a sought-after collaborator, lending his voice and style to tracks such as “I Like It” (with Cardi B & J Balvin), “Mia” (with Drake), “La Noche de Anoche” (with Rosalía) and “Mayores” (with Becky G).
Previous Super Bowl halftime performances
The stakes are high: last year’s Kendrick Lamar halftime show rewrote the rules with political commentary, surprise guests SZA, Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams.
Over the past decade, the Super Bowl halftime show has delivered some of the most iconic performances in music history, blending pop spectacle with cultural moments.
In 2016, Coldplay headlined with support from Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, while 2017 saw Lady Gaga soar from the stadium roof in Houston. Justin Timberlake returned in 2018, followed by Maroon 5 with Travis Scott and Big Boi in 2019.
The 2020 show by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira became an electrifying celebration of Latin culture, paving the way for The Weeknd’s cinematic solo set in 2021.
The 2022 Los Angeles show made history with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar honouring hip-hop’s legacy. Rihanna’s 2023 performance, staged mid-pregnancy, became instantly legendary.
Usher took fans on a dance-fuelled journey in 2024, while Kendrick Lamar led a politically charged performance in 2025 that saw Serena Williams and Samuel L Jackson join him on stage.
With Bad Bunny now entering the mix, fans and critics alike will be watching to see how he balances his cultural narrative with the spectacle expected of the NFL’s biggest stage.
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