Bad Bunny Is the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer

Bad Bunny is ready to get his game face on.

The rapper, 31, will perform the halftime show during Super Bowl LX early next year.

The NFL made the announcement during halftime of the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 28. The sports organization teased the news with a social media post shortly before.

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Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8.

The most recent halftime show performer was Kendrick Lamar, whose set included guest appearances from SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and Mustard. It became the most-viewed halftime show performance.

Other halftime show performers in recent years have included Usher in 2024 and Rihanna in 2023. Back in 2022, Lamar, 38, appeared for a headlining set alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary J. Blige.

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Jay-Z and his company Roc Nation entered a partnership with the NFL in 2019, which sees the rap mogul serve as the league’s “live music entertainment strategist” and assist with social-justice reform initiatives. In his role, Jay-Z, 55, makes the final call regarding who takes the stage at the big game’s halftime show.

Earlier this month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about Taylor Swift one day headlining the coveted halftime spot, stating on a recent Today show appearance, “We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent. And obviously, she would be welcome at any time.”