Super Bowl Host Committee Confirms No ICE Operations Planned

Security at the big game will involve a 'whole of government response' but without immigration enforcement actions.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee has informed local officials that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has no raids or operations planned for the upcoming Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The Department of Homeland Security will have a presence at the game, but has stated that those attending legally and not breaking other laws 'have nothing to fear'.

Why it matters

The potential involvement of ICE at the Super Bowl had become a controversial topic, especially after the NFL selected Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny as the halftime performer, given his outspoken criticism of the agency. This announcement from the host committee aims to alleviate concerns about immigration enforcement disrupting the big game.

The details

According to a report from The Athletic, the Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee informed elected representatives from Santa Clara, San Jose and San Francisco - where official events are being held this week - that ICE has no plans for raids or operations during Super Bowl LX. The Department of Homeland Security will have a presence at the game, which is standard for major events, but a DHS spokesperson stated that security will be 'in-line with the U.S. Constitution' and those attending legally 'have nothing to fear'.

  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee

The organization responsible for coordinating and overseeing the planning and execution of Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that will be providing security for Super Bowl LX, though without any planned ICE operations.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican music star who was selected as the halftime performer for Super Bowl LX and is an outspoken critic of ICE.

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What they’re saying

“Super Bowl security will entail a whole of government response conducted in-line with the U.S. Constitution. Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear.”

— Tricia McLaughlin, DHS Spokesperson (The Athletic)

The takeaway

This announcement from the Super Bowl Host Committee aims to allay concerns about potential immigration enforcement disrupting the big game, especially after the controversial selection of outspoken ICE critic Bad Bunny as the halftime performer. The focus will be on a comprehensive security presence without any targeted ICE operations, allowing the Super Bowl to proceed without immigration-related controversy.