Super Bowl 2026 halftime show: Bad Bunny confirmed how to watch and start time

The Super Bowl may be America’s biggest sporting event, but for many viewers, the halftime show remains the main attraction. In 2026, that spotlight will belong to Bad Bunny.

The Puerto Rican rapper and global pop star is set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in Santa Clara, delivering one of the most highly anticipated performances of the night.

Super Bowl LX will take place on February 8 and air on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Kickoff is scheduled for 6.30pm ET, meaning the halftime show is expected to begin between 8pm and 8.30pm ET, depending on how the first half of the game unfolds.

Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?

Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show, the NFL confirmed in late September. At 31, he becomes one of the youngest artists ever to lead a Super Bowl halftime performance.

The Grammy-winning singer and rapper has earned 16 Grammy nominations and three wins across his career, cementing his status as one of the most influential artists of his generation.

This will not be his first time on the Super Bowl stage. Bad Bunny previously appeared during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020, which was headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

Several major names, including Taylor Swift, Adele, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga, were rumoured ahead of the announcement, but no additional halftime performers have been confirmed.

Who else is performing?

Bad Bunny will not be the only artist taking the stage during Super Bowl weekend.

• Charlie Puth will perform the US national anthem
• Brandi Carlile will perform America the Beautiful
• Coco Jones will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing

While surprise guest appearances are common during Super Bowl halftime shows, the NFL has not announced whether Bad Bunny will be joined by any additional performers.

How to watch the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show

Super Bowl LX, including the halftime show, will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock on February 8. Viewers do not need a separate broadcast to watch the performance, as it will be part of the main game coverage.

Why the Super Bowl halftime show matters

Over the years, the Super Bowl halftime show has evolved into one of the most influential pop culture stages in the world, often rivaling the game itself in viewership and online engagement.

Recent headliners have included Kendrick Lamar in 2025, Usher in 2024 and Rihanna in 2023, with performances regularly shaping music charts, streaming numbers and social media trends.

With Bad Bunny headlining Super Bowl LX, the 2026 halftime show is expected to draw global attention well beyond football fans, blending sport, music and spectacle into one of the year’s most-watched moments.