Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Latin superstar previously appeared as guest performer in 2020

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican music sensation, is set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026. This will mark the first time a mainly Spanish-language set will occupy the coveted central slot of the big game's entertainment. Bad Bunny previously appeared as a guest performer during the 2020 Super Bowl LIV halftime show led by Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's rise to global stardom has been meteoric, and his headlining the Super Bowl halftime show represents a major milestone for Latin music and its growing influence in the mainstream. This performance will bring his distinctive sound and energy to one of the biggest live events in sports, further cementing his status as a crossover superstar.

The details

In 2020, Bad Bunny joined Shakira and Jennifer Lopez on stage during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, performing parts of tracks like 'I Like It' and 'Chantaje'. That appearance foreshadowed his later connection to the Super Bowl spectacle. Now, for Super Bowl LX in 2026, Bad Bunny will make history as the first Latin artist to headline the halftime show on his own.

  • Bad Bunny previously appeared as a guest performer during the 2020 Super Bowl LIV halftime show.
  • Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican music sensation who has risen to global stardom with his distinctive sound and energy.

Shakira

A Colombian singer-songwriter who co-headlined the 2020 Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez

An American singer, actress, and dancer who co-headlined the 2020 Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira.

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What’s next

Fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating how Bad Bunny will bring his unique style and energy to the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026, marking a historic moment for Latin music on the world's biggest stage.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's journey from a guest performer in 2020 to headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026 underscores the growing influence and recognition of Latin music in the mainstream. This performance will showcase the diversity and vibrancy of the Latin music scene to a global audience.