Patriots, Seahawks Players Reveal Dream Super Bowl Halftime Acts

Ahead of the big game, NFL stars share their picks for the ultimate halftime show.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks gear up for the Super Bowl, players from both teams were asked at Media Night in San Jose about their dream halftime act. Several players shared their picks for the ultimate Super Bowl halftime performance.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most highly anticipated parts of the big game, with millions of viewers tuning in each year to see the star-studded musical performances. Player input on their preferred halftime acts provides insight into the musical tastes of today's NFL stars and what type of act would most excite them and the crowd.

The details

At the Super Bowl Media Night event in San Jose, players from the Patriots and Seahawks were asked to share who they would choose as the ultimate Super Bowl halftime performer. Several players named popular music acts like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars as their top picks, while others went with classic rock legends like The Rolling Stones or Bruce Springsteen.

  • The Super Bowl Media Night event took place in San Jose ahead of the big game.

The players

New England Patriots

The NFL team competing in the Super Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team competing in the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“Beyoncé would be my dream halftime show. She's the queen.”

— Stefon Diggs, Seahawks Wide Receiver (Media Night in San Jose)

“I'd love to see The Rolling Stones up there. That would be legendary.”

— Robert Kraft, Patriots Owner (Media Night in San Jose)

The takeaway

The Super Bowl halftime show is a highly anticipated part of the big game, and the musical preferences of today's NFL stars provide insight into the type of act that would most excite both the players and the millions of viewers tuning in.