Backstreet Boys Propose 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

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The Backstreet Boys have expressed interest in performing the halftime show at the 2027 Super Bowl, which will be held in Los Angeles. During a recent concert in Las Vegas, band member AJ McLean asked the crowd if they would support the idea, noting that the game will be "right down the street" from the band's hometown.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most high-profile musical performances in the world, and securing that slot could provide a major career boost for the Backstreet Boys, who were one of the biggest pop acts of the 1990s and 2000s. However, the selection process is highly competitive, and the band would need to convince the NFL and the show's producers that they can deliver an exciting, crowd-pleasing performance.

The details

At a recent "Into The Millennium" residency show in Las Vegas, Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean asked the audience, "What do you guys think? Backstreet Boys: 2027 Super Bowl halftime! Let's make it happen! I mean, why not? It's in Los Angeles, it's right down the street." The band is hoping to bring their nostalgic catalog of hits to the big game, which will be held in their home state of California.

• The 2027 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Backstreet Boys will need to formally pitch their idea to the NFL and the Super Bowl halftime show producers, who will ultimately decide on the 2027 performer.