Bad Bunny to Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Cultural Conversations

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, a highly anticipated event drawing wide attention across the U.S. and beyond. The performance will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, during the game featuring the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The halftime show is scheduled for around 8:00 p.m. Miami time, lasting approximately 12 to 14 minutes, following the national anthem by Charlie Puth and an opening ceremony by Green Day.

Broadcast live on NBC and Telemundo in the U.S., and available on multiple international platforms including Movistar+ and Disney+, the show highlights Bad Bunny’s rising global impact. Fresh off winning three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," the artist continues to break cultural boundaries. His music celebrates Puerto Rican culture but has sparked political debates, particularly due to his vocal criticism of U.S. immigration policies and his decision to exclude the U.S. from his world tour citing concerns over ICE raids.

Despite these tensions, Bad Bunny emphasizes that his aim is to spread joy and happiness through music rather than engage in political statements. A recent survey indicates strong public concern about ICE’s actions, aligning with themes in his work and speeches. Ultimately, while the performance has sparked discourse on politics and culture, the artist urges audiences to focus on enjoying the music and dancing rather than controversy.