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Bad Bunny headlines 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Puerto Rican superstar's selection sparks debate, with President Trump weighing in
Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:55am
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The vibrant weekend celebration of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show will bring a fusion of Latin culture, musical artistry, and inclusive representation to the biggest stage in sports.Santa Clara TodayBad Bunny is set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, becoming the first native Spanish speaker to do so. The decision has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the choice while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has stood firmly behind it, praising Bad Bunny as one of the world's leading entertainers. The halftime show will also feature interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme performing in Puerto Rican Sign Language, making it inclusive in more ways than one.
Why it matters
Bad Bunny's selection as the first native Spanish speaker to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is a bold step forward for cultural representation, but it has also faced criticism, with even President Trump weighing in. The performance will be a celebration of Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican roots and is seen as an opportunity to unite people through creativity, though it also risks alienating parts of the audience.
The details
Fresh off his historic Grammy Awards night, where he became the first artist to win Album of the Year with an all-Spanish-language record, Bad Bunny is set to bring his vibrant culture to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The 31-year-old, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, promises a performance that's not just a show but a celebration of his roots. The halftime show will also feature interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme performing in Puerto Rican Sign Language, making it inclusive in more ways than one.
- Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
- The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will take place on February 2, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
The players
Bad Bunny
A 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar who is set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, becoming the first native Spanish speaker to do so.
Celimar Rivera Cosme
An interpreter who will perform in Puerto Rican Sign Language during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, making the performance inclusive in more ways than one.
Roger Goodell
The NFL Commissioner who has stood firmly behind the decision to have Bad Bunny headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, praising him as one of the world's leading entertainers.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's selection for the Super Bowl halftime show.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
Bad Bunny's selection as the first native Spanish speaker to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is a bold step forward for cultural representation, but it has also faced criticism, with even President Trump weighing in. The performance will be a celebration of Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican roots and is seen as an opportunity to unite people through creativity, though it also risks alienating parts of the audience.
