Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. Surprised by Last-Minute Super Bowl Cameo

Atlanta Braves star reveals he was asked to appear in Bad Bunny's halftime show just the day of the big game.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. made a surprise cameo appearance during Bad Bunny's high-energy Super Bowl halftime show performance. Acuña Jr. revealed that he was only asked to be part of the show on the day of the Super Bowl, making his last-minute inclusion in the star-studded lineup all the more unexpected.

Why it matters

Acuña Jr.'s cameo in the Super Bowl halftime show highlights his growing popularity and status as one of the biggest young stars in Major League Baseball. The Braves are hoping Acuña Jr. can lead them to a bounce-back season in 2026 after missing the playoffs in 2025, making his off-field exposure from the Super Bowl appearance valuable for the team.

The details

Acuña Jr. was spotted dancing in the background as Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Ricky Martin entertained the crowd at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The Braves outfielder said he was only asked to be part of the halftime show on the day of the Super Bowl, making his cameo a very last-minute addition to the star-studded lineup.

  • The 2026 MLB season is slated to get underway in late March.
  • The Super Bowl halftime show took place on February 12, 2026.

The players

Ronald Acuña Jr.

A superstar outfielder for the Atlanta Braves who made a surprise cameo appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican rapper and singer who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show performance.

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What they’re saying

“Ronald Acuña Jr says he was asked the day of the Super Bowl to be in the Bad Bunny halftime show.”

— Reggie Chatman Jr., Reporter (11 Alive)

What’s next

The Atlanta Braves are hoping Acuña Jr. can lead them to a bounce-back season in 2026 after missing the playoffs in 2025.

The takeaway

Acuña Jr.'s surprise Super Bowl halftime show cameo showcases his growing popularity and status as one of baseball's brightest young stars, providing valuable off-field exposure for the Braves as they aim to return to the playoffs in 2026.