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NFL Chief Says No Planned ICE Enforcement at Super Bowl
League confident there are no credible threats or planned immigration raids during the big game
Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:47pm
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The NFL's chief security officer, Cathy L. Lanier, stated that there are no planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations or immigration enforcement activities scheduled around Super Bowl LX this Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Lanier said the league is supported by over 35 federal, state, and local agencies to ensure the safety of the Super Bowl and surrounding events, but ICE is not one of those agencies involved.
Why it matters
The Super Bowl halftime show performer, Bad Bunny, had previously expressed concerns about the threat of ICE presence and deportation risks for his fans at his U.S. tour stops, leading to the exclusion of any stateside shows. The NFL's assurances about the lack of planned ICE enforcement aim to allay those types of concerns for fans attending the big game.
The details
During a press conference, Cathy L. Lanier, the NFL's chief security officer, stated that there are 'no planned ICE or immigration enforcement operations that are scheduled around the Super Bowl or any of the Super Bowl–related events.' Lanier noted the league has worked with the Department of Homeland Security for over 20 years, but the agencies involved do not include ICE. She added that there is 'nothing on our radar' in terms of any credible threats or planned ICE raids at the game.
- Super Bowl LX will be played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The players
Cathy L. Lanier
The NFL's chief security officer who spoke at the press conference assuring there are no planned ICE enforcement activities around Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican singer and rapper who is performing the Super Bowl LX halftime show, and had previously expressed concerns about the threat of ICE presence and deportation risks for his fans at his U.S. tour stops.
What they’re saying
“There are no planned ICE or immigration enforcement operations that are scheduled around the Super Bowl or any of the Super Bowl–related events.”
— Cathy L. Lanier, NFL Chief Security Officer
“There was the issue of—like, fucking ICE could be outside [my concert]. And it's something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
— Bad Bunny
The takeaway
The NFL's assurances about the lack of planned ICE enforcement at Super Bowl LX aim to alleviate concerns about immigration raids and deportation risks that had previously led the halftime show performer Bad Bunny to exclude U.S. tour stops. This underscores the league's efforts to ensure the safety and inclusivity of the big game's festivities.
