UPDATE: The anticipation for the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show is reaching a fever pitch as Bad Bunny prepares to make history tonight at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Scheduled to kick off at approximately 8:00 PM ET, this performance promises to be a groundbreaking moment in the NFL’s cultural landscape.
Bad Bunny, the first Spanish-language Latin solo artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, is set to deliver a performance that transcends mere entertainment. Following his recent Grammy win for ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’, the first all-Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year, he brings a message of cultural pride and visibility.
The stakes are high as the artist prepares to showcase “a lot of my culture” while emphasizing that “it’s going to be a huge party.” He has hinted at a multilingual signing program featuring Puerto Rican Sign Language, led by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme, underscoring the event’s commitment to representation.
As excitement builds, the show has sparked debates about politics and cultural representation. Critics, including some conservative commentators, have raised concerns about Bad Bunny’s political views and his identity as an American artist, despite Puerto Ricans being US citizens. His previous statements against the ICE and advocacy for social justice have intensified scrutiny, especially amid heightened immigration tensions in the US.
However, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the decision to feature Bad Bunny, stating that the halftime show aims “to unite people.” The league has also confirmed that there will be no immigration enforcement operations at the event, as reported by NBC.
In addition to Bad Bunny’s performance, Green Day will open the Super Bowl ceremony, followed by Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performing ‘America the Beautiful’, and Coco Jones delivering ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’.
As the clock ticks down to the halftime show, fans around the globe are eager to witness not just a performance but a cultural milestone. This year, the Super Bowl is much more than a game; it symbolizes a movement towards greater representation and inclusion.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on this historic night as the halftime show unfolds and Bad Bunny takes center stage.
