Bad Bunny Is Taking Over the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Move over, football — the real reason we’ll be tuning into the Super Bowl next year has officially been announced. Latin superstar Bad Bunny is headlining the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show, and honestly, it feels like the perfect excuse to stock up on nachos, queso, and maybe a reggaeton-inspired cocktail or two.

The Puerto Rican Grammy winner will bring his signature Latin trap and reggaeton beats to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8.

The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation confirmed the news on Sunday, and fans everywhere are already practicing their Spanish lyrics (badly) in preparation.

From Puerto Rico to the Super Bowl

This announcement comes on the heels of Bad Bunny’s massive Puerto Rico residency, which drew over half a million fans. To put that in perspective, that’s like filling the Rogers Centre in Toronto ten times over.

He’s also leading all nominees at this year’s Latin Grammys, and he continues to dominate global streaming charts with hits like Un Verano Sin Ti.

Translation? The guy’s not just having a “moment” — he is the moment.

SNL + Super Bowl = World Domination

Before he takes over the Super Bowl stage, Bad Bunny will be pulling double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this October. Expect skits, expect memes, and expect your group chat to blow up with “Did you SEE that?” messages.

Big Shoes (and Beats) to Fill

Last year, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s halftime show broke records with 133.5 million viewers, surpassing even Michael Jackson’s iconic 1993 performance. That’s a high bar to clear, but if anyone can turn a football field into a dance floor, it’s Benito.

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Why This Matters (Even if You Don’t Care About Football)

Let’s be real: a lot of us watch the Super Bowl for the halftime show, the commercials, and the snacks.

Football is kind of just the background noise. Bad Bunny headlining means we’ll get a mix of high-energy choreography, global superstar charisma, and possibly some surprise guests that will have Twitter (sorry, “X”) melting down in real time.

So, mark your calendars: February 8, 2026. Super Bowl Sunday. Bad Bunny will be turning the gridiron into the hottest club North America has ever seen. The players may have helmets, but we’ll be the ones needing protection from the pure fuego on that stage. 🔥