The Super Bowl halftime show act has been officially confirmed, but it has left fans asking one very big question.
On Sunday, it was announced that Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny will headline the prestigious halftime show next year. The 31-year-old recently finished a Puerto Rican residency that brought in more than 500,000 fans.
Bad Bunny is also one of the most streamed artists in the world and widely regarded to be one of the best Latin rappers in history. However, he notably avoided including the United States in his 2025 and 2026 tour.
Bad Bunny explained that as a high-profile Latin musician, he was concerned the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could potentially raid his venues.
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He told i-D magazine: “People from the US could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world.
“But there was the issue that ICE could be outside (my concert venue). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
He has been critical of ICE operations, which have intensified over the past year under President Donald Trump.
Despite those concerns, Bad Bunny confirmed he has committed to performing at the Super Bowl next year, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the half-time show.
Taylor Swift, who has attended the last two Super Bowls to watch her partner Travis Kelce, had been strongly rumoured.
Adele was also mentioned, having allegedly turned down the opportunity in 2017, but was still considered for 2026.
Fans will get to see Bad Bunny on their screens earlier this year, after it was confirmed that he will host Saturday Night Live on October 4.
In a statement, he wrote: “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown … this is for my people, my culture, and our history.
"Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”
Bad Bunny, whose birth name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has won three Grammys and 12 Latin Grammys through his career.
His involvement at the halftime show was positively received by Jon Baker, SVP of global event production for the NFL.
Baker said: “We know his dynamic performances, creative vision, and deep connection with fans will deliver the kind of unforgettable experience we’ve come to expect from this iconic cultural moment."
Topics: Super Bowl, NFL
James Taylor