Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Joins Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show at Last Minute

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Ronald Acuña Jr., the star outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, revealed that he was asked to join Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 2026 halftime show performance on the same day as the big game. Acuña said he was excited to be part of the show, which also featured cameos from other celebrities like Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and Jessica Alba.

Why it matters

Acuña's last-minute addition to the high-profile Super Bowl halftime show highlights his growing popularity and status as one of the top players in Major League Baseball. The Braves star has had previous ties to Bad Bunny's sports marketing agency, adding an interesting backstory to his surprise appearance.

The details

Acuña told reporters that he was not informed about being part of the halftime show until the day of the Super Bowl. Despite the short notice, the three-time Silver Slugger award winner said he was thrilled to join Bad Bunny on stage. Acuña was seen in the background during the Latin pop star's performance, which also featured other high-profile cameos.

• Acuña was asked to join the halftime show on the same day as Super Bowl 2026, February 8, 2026.
• Acuña's previous ties to Bad Bunny's sports marketing agency Rimas date back to 2024, when the agency was involved in a legal battle with the MLBPA.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Acuña is looking to play his first full MLB season in three years and is feeling '200 percent' headed into Spring Training, according to Braves manager Walt Weiss.