Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Announcing the news via social media, the musician said, “This is for my people, my culture, and our history.”
A Cultural Statement
The Grammy-winning artist, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and his anti-immigration policies. He previously adjusted his U.S. tour plans over concerns about immigration enforcement at concerts.
estuve pensando en estos días, y luego de hablarlo con mi equipo, creo que haré una sola fecha en Estados Unidos.
— Benito Antonio (@sanbenito) September 29, 2025
Announcement and Past Performers
The NFL revealed Bad Bunny’s performance during the halftime of a Sept. 28 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. Kendrick Lamar headlined the 2025 halftime show, featuring Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, Serena Williams, and Mustard. Other recent performers include Usher in 2024 and Rihanna in 2023.
Jay-Z and NFL Selection Process
Since 2019, Jay-Z and his company Roc Nation have helped select Super Bowl halftime performers while guiding league social-justice initiatives.
Looking Ahead
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance will be his only U.S. date for the “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour.” Due to the potential risk of ICE arrests outside of his concerts, the musician had previously announced he would not have any tour dates in the U.S.. But, yesterday was a marked an exception for what the artists believes is a significant cultural moment. He will also host the return of “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 4.
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