Every year, the Super Bowl halftime show sparks the same question: who’s going to take the stage and try to top last year? For Super Bowl LX in 2026, the NFL answered with a lineup that signals a genuine shift — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as the headliner, joined by rock veterans Green Day.
Event Date: February 8, 2026 ·
Headliner: Bad Bunny ·
Other Confirmed Performers: Green Day ·
Sponsor: Apple Music ·
Announcement Date: September 29, 2025 ·
Status: Confirmed
Quick snapshot
- Bad Bunny is the confirmed headliner (Wikipedia entry for Super Bowl LX halftime)
- Green Day performed the same day as part of the game’s opening celebrations (YouTube: Green Day Super Bowl 2026 performance)
- Apple Music is the official sponsor (Wikipedia: Apple Music sponsorship detail)
- Whether Kid Rock will perform
- Full list of all guests and special appearances
- Setlist details
- Exact streaming increase figures
- Performance duration
- Post-show chart positions
- Bad Bunny announced as headliner on September 29, 2025 (Wikipedia announcement timeline)
- Green Day confirmed in early 2026 (YouTube: Green Day confirmation)
- Show occurs February 8, 2026 (Wikipedia: date)
- Additional guest performers may be announced closer to game day
- Setlist speculation will intensify as February approaches
- Bad Bunny’s streaming numbers expected to surge after the show
For a quick overview, here are the key details.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Event | Super Bowl LX Halftime Show |
| Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Headliner | Bad Bunny |
| Other Performers | Green Day |
| Sponsor | Apple Music |
| Status | Confirmed |
Who is playing the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026?
Headliner: Bad Bunny
- Bad Bunny is the confirmed headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show (Wikipedia entry for Super Bowl LX halftime).
- He was officially announced by the NFL in partnership with Apple Music and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation on September 29, 2025 (Wikipedia: announcement details).
- This marks the first Super Bowl halftime performance by a Latino solo artist (Wikipedia: first Latino solo artist note).
- Bad Bunny’s set was reportedly performed almost entirely in Spanish, another first for the halftime show (Wikipedia: first Spanish-language set).
Supporting Acts: Green Day and others
- Green Day performed on Super Bowl Sunday 2026, ahead of Bad Bunny’s halftime show, as part of the game’s opening celebrations (YouTube: Green Day Super Bowl 2026 performance).
- Their set included ‘Good Riddance,’ ‘Holiday,’ ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ and ‘American Idiot’ (YouTube: Green Day song list).
- The performance was tied to the game’s 60th anniversary celebrations (YouTube: 60th anniversary context).
Rumored Performers
- Kid Rock has been rumored as a potential performer, but no official confirmation has been made.
- Lady Gaga appeared as a special guest during Bad Bunny’s actual halftime set, according to reports (Wikipedia: guest appearances).
- Ricky Martin and Los Pleneros de la Cresta also appeared as guests (Wikipedia: full guest list).
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was the first by a Latino solo artist and the first performed almost entirely in Spanish. For a league that has long courted English-speaking rock and pop acts, this represents a deliberate bet on Latinx audiences — a gamble that paid off in streaming numbers within hours of the final whistle.
Who’s going to be the singer for the Super Bowl 2026?
Bad Bunny as lead vocalist
- Bad Bunny was not just a performer — he was the primary headliner and lead vocalist for the halftime show (Wikipedia: headliner status).
- He had previously appeared as a special guest during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (Wikipedia: previous appearance).
- The set reportedly featured songs from his extensive catalog, though the exact setlist was not announced in advance.
Other vocalists and groups
- Green Day performed as a band, with Billie Joe Armstrong on lead vocals, but their set occurred before the halftime show (YouTube: Green Day performance).
- Lady Gaga sang during the halftime show itself as a special guest (Wikipedia: Lady Gaga guest appearance).
- Ricky Martin performed as a guest, bringing Latin pop star power to the stage (Wikipedia: Ricky Martin appearance).
- Los Pleneros de la Cresta, a Puerto Rican folk group, added cultural depth to the performance (Wikipedia: Los Pleneros de la Cresta).
The catch: while Bad Bunny was the name on the marquee, the halftime show’s real power came from the ensemble — a mix of reggaeton, pop, and Puerto Rican folk that made the set something more than a solo concert.
Has the 2026 halftime show been confirmed?
Official Announcement Dates
- The NFL officially confirmed Bad Bunny as the halftime show headliner on September 29, 2025 (Wikipedia: announcement date).
- Apple Music was confirmed as the sponsor through a multi-year partnership (Wikipedia: Apple Music sponsorship).
- Green Day’s involvement was confirmed independently via the game’s opening celebration schedule (YouTube: Green Day confirmation).
Current Status
- The show is confirmed for February 8, 2026 (Wikipedia: date confirmation).
- The game itself was between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks (YouTube: game details).
- No further major cancellations or changes have been reported.
The trade-off: confirming a headliner eight months out builds hype but also leaves the NFL vulnerable to criticism if the show doesn’t live up to expectations — especially for a first-of-its-kind Latin-focused performance.
Why is Bad Bunny doing the Super Bowl?
Cultural Representation
- Bad Bunny’s selection reflects the NFL’s effort to reach Latinx audiences, the fastest-growing demographic in U.S. sports viewership (Wikipedia: cultural context).
- The performance was described as the first halftime set performed almost entirely in Spanish, a landmark for language representation on the global stage (Wikipedia: Spanish-language set).
- Ricky Martin’s appearance as the first openly gay male Super Bowl halftime performer added another layer of inclusivity (Wikipedia: Ricky Martin first openly gay performer).
Commercial Appeal
- Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist globally in 2025, making him a commercially safe bet for Apple Music’s sponsorship (Wikipedia: streaming data context).
- After the halftime show, Bad Bunny’s streams reportedly increased 470% in the U.S. and 210% globally (Wikipedia: streaming increase).
- ‘Yo Perro Sola’ reportedly saw a 2,170% increase in streams compared with the previous day (Wikipedia: song-specific surge).
Artist’s Rise to Fame
- Bad Bunny’s music bridges reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop, giving him broad crossover appeal (Wikipedia: musical style).
- He had already proven his halftime-show chops as a guest during Super Bowl LIV (Wikipedia: previous Super Bowl appearance).
For the NFL, Bad Bunny isn’t just a performer — he’s a demographic strategy. The league has spent years trying to attract younger, more diverse viewers. Putting a reggaeton star who sings primarily in Spanish at center stage is the most direct signal yet that the NFL sees its future in audiences that don’t fit the traditional football fan profile.
What date is the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?
Date and Time
- The Super Bowl LX halftime show took place on February 8, 2026 (Wikipedia: date).
- Kickoff is typically around 6:30 PM ET, with the halftime show starting approximately between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM ET (Wikipedia: timing context).
- The show itself traditionally runs 12-15 minutes, though this can vary.
Venue Information
- Super Bowl LX was held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Wikipedia: venue).
- Levi’s Stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers and has a capacity of approximately 68,500 (Wikipedia: stadium details).
The take: for fans watching from home, the actual start time of the halftime show is a moving target based on game length. But the date — February 8 — is locked, making it easy to plan watch parties or viewing events around Bad Bunny’s historic set.
What we know vs. what’s still uncertain
Confirmed facts
- Bad Bunny as headliner (Wikipedia)
- Date: February 8, 2026 (Wikipedia)
- Sponsor: Apple Music (Wikipedia)
- Green Day as performers (YouTube)
- Guest appearances: Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Los Pleneros de la Cresta (Wikipedia)
- First halftime set performed almost entirely in Spanish (Wikipedia)
What’s unclear
- Whether Kid Rock will perform
- Full list of all guests and special appearances
- Setlist details beyond reported tracks
- Exact performance duration (standard 12-15 minutes expected)
- Exact streaming increase figures
- Post-show chart positions
Key moments from the show
“Bad Bunny’s performance was described as the first halftime set performed almost entirely in Spanish.”
Wikipedia entry for Super Bowl LX halftime
“After the halftime show, Bad Bunny’s streams reportedly increased 470% in the U.S. and 210% globally.”
Wikipedia entry for Super Bowl LX halftime
“Green Day’s performance included an instrumental of ‘Good Riddance’ followed by ‘Holiday,’ ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ and ‘American Idiot.'”
YouTube: Green Day Super Bowl 2026 performance
“Ricky Martin was described as the first openly gay male Super Bowl halftime performer.”
Wikipedia entry for Super Bowl LX halftime
The morning after the show, Bad Bunny occupied the top six spots on Spotify’s U.S. Daily Top Songs chart (Wikipedia: chart performance). For a performer whose critics questioned whether Spanish-language music could translate to a mainstream American audience, those numbers are a direct rebuttal. For the NFL, the bet on Latin music isn’t just cultural — it’s commercial, and it worked.
The NFL gained a massive Latinx audience by booking Bad Bunny, but risked alienating traditional rock-and-roll viewers who expected a more conventional halftime show. The inclusion of Green Day and Lady Gaga seemed designed to hedge that bet — giving the show enough English-language star power to keep casual viewers from switching off.
For a detailed breakdown of the performance, check out the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show coverage on Canada Trends.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The Super Bowl halftime show traditionally runs between 12 and 15 minutes. The 2026 show featuring Bad Bunny was expected to follow this standard duration, though exact timing depends on game flow.
What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime?
The exact setlist was not announced in advance. However, based on the performance, songs included popular hits from his catalog. ‘Yo Perro Sola’ and ‘El Apagón’ reportedly saw massive streaming surges after the show, suggesting they were featured (Wikipedia: streaming data).
Will there be special guests during the halftime show?
Yes. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and Los Pleneros de la Cresta all made guest appearances during Bad Bunny’s halftime show (Wikipedia: guest list).
How are halftime performers selected?
Halftime performers are selected by the NFL in partnership with the show’s sponsor — currently Apple Music — and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, which has been involved in booking since 2019. The selection process considers current popularity, cultural relevance, and audience demographics.
Is the Super Bowl halftime show free to watch?
Yes, the halftime show is included in the Super Bowl broadcast and is free to watch for anyone viewing the game. It will also be available on streaming platforms carrying the game.
What is the history of Super Bowl halftime shows?
The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from modest marching band performances in the early years to the star-studded productions seen today. Recent headliners include Rihanna, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, and The Weeknd. Bad Bunny’s 2026 show marked the first performance by a Latino solo artist.
Can I watch the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show online?
Yes, the Super Bowl and its halftime show will be streamed on platforms that carry the game, including official NFL streaming partners and the Apple Music app, which may feature exclusive halftime content.
Ethan Fraser is Senior Reporter at Aussie Focus Hub, covering breaking stories and explainers.