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Fans Rally for Foo Fighters to Headline Next Super Bowl Halftime Show
Dave Grohl's appearance at Super Bowl LX has fans clamoring for the band to take the stage at the next big game.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance at Super Bowl LX, where he was spotted downing a beer after seeing himself on the Jumbotron. This has sparked a fan movement on social media calling for the band to headline the coveted Super Bowl halftime show next year.
Why it matters
The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most watched television events of the year, making it a highly sought-after gig for major musical acts. Foo Fighters have never performed at the Super Bowl, despite the NFL reportedly contacting the band multiple times about the opportunity. Fans are now rallying to make this a reality, seeing Grohl's appearance as a sign that the time is right for the band to take the stage.
The details
During Super Bowl LX, the NFL shared a clip on social media showing Dave Grohl downing a beer after spotting himself on the Jumbotron. This moment lit up fans, who immediately took to social media to demand that Foo Fighters headline the halftime show next year. Some fans pointed to the band's music being frequently featured during NFL game broadcasts, as well as their appearance in the Madden NFL 26 game soundtrack, as evidence that they would be a perfect fit.
- Dave Grohl appeared at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 11, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- The NFL shared the clip of Grohl on social media on February 11, 2026.
The players
Foo Fighters
An American rock band formed in 1994, led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.
Dave Grohl
The frontman and founder of the Foo Fighters, as well as the former drummer for the grunge band Nirvana.
NFL
The National Football League, the professional American football league that organizes the Super Bowl each year.
What’s next
The NFL has not yet announced the performer for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, but fans are hopeful that Foo Fighters will be selected after Dave Grohl's appearance at this year's game.
The takeaway
Foo Fighters' surprise appearance at Super Bowl LX has sparked a groundswell of fan support for the band to headline the coveted halftime show next year. The NFL has reportedly reached out to the band multiple times in the past, and with the band's music already heavily featured during NFL broadcasts, the timing seems right for Foo Fighters to finally take the Super Bowl stage.
