Pearl Rican pop star Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl half-time show in California. The singer and rapper, who has topped Spotify's most-streamed artist list in three of the past five years, will squeeze his hits into less than 15 minutes on US TV's most-watched night in February.
In a football-themed statement, he said: What I'm feeling goes beyond myself. It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture, and our history.
It comes after the star recently said he is avoiding the US on his current world tour out of concerns that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might conduct raids on fans at his concerts.
He will now make a trip to the US for Super Bowl night in Santa Clara on 8 February. Following in the footsteps of other recent half-time performers, Bad Bunny's performance is expected to draw massive viewership and excitement.
He reiterated in Spanish, Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el halftime show del Super Bowl—meaning Go tell your grandma we're going to be the Super Bowl half-time show. Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation company selects the half-time performer, praised Bad Bunny's contributions to Puerto Rican culture, calling his impact truly inspiring.
Bad Bunny has gained significant acclaim recently, being the third most-streamed artist worldwide behind Taylor Swift and The Weeknd, and broke barriers for Spanish-language music with his album Un Verano Sin Ti becoming the first all-Spanish album to hit number one in the US. His Super Bowl show on February 8, 2026, is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the music calendar.
