Super Bowl 2026 comes to Levi’s Stadium on February 8 in Santa Clara, California. Bad Bunny, the three-time Grammy Award winner, will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in an unprecedented moment for Latin representation. The halftime performance promises to be a celebration of Latinidad and Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 marks the official Super Bowl LX game day
- Kickoff Time: 6:30 PM ET on the East Coast, 3:30 PM PT on the West Coast
- Broadcaster: The game airs live on NBC and streams on Peacock
- Historic Announcement: Bad Bunny was announced on September 28, 2025 by the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music
Super Bowl 2026 Location and Stadium Details
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Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California will host the championship game for the first time. The San Francisco Bay Area was selected after extensive planning by the Bay Area Host Committee.
This is a major moment for Northern California sports. The stadium, located approximately 45 miles south of San Francisco, features state-of-the-art amenities and has hosted major events including previous Super Bowls.
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper and artist with global reach. The announcement of his halftime slot represents a watershed moment for Latin music in American pop culture.
According to reports, Bad Bunny elected not to include the United States in his 2025-2026 concert tour due to concerns about border enforcement. His Super Bowl LX halftime appearance will be his only scheduled performance in the United States during this period, making it an unmissable moment for fans.
The halftime show will celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and Latinidad, marking a significant cultural statement at one of America’s most-watched television events.
| Event Details | Information |
| Event Name | Super Bowl LX (Apple Music Halftime) |
| Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Stadium | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| Halftime Headliner | Bad Bunny |
| Network | NBC and Peacock |
Announcement and Fan Reactions to Bad Bunny’s Selection
The announcement came during NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcast halftime coverage on September 28, 2025. The NFL, Roc Nation (the entertainment company behind the artist), and Apple Music jointly unveiled the historic selection.
Fans and cultural commentators expressed excitement about the choice, with many noting its significance for Latin representation in mainstream American sports entertainment. The selection signals the NFL’s strategic commitment to reaching Hispanic-speaking communities and growing its international brand presence.
How Will Super Bowl 2026 Impact the Bay Area and What’s Next?
The Bay Area Host Committee, working with local partners, is preparing for one of the largest sporting events in the world. Additional Super Bowl LX Week events include the 2026 Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon, which is relocating to Super Bowl LX Week for the first time.
Ticket packages are available through On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the NFL, and can be purchased via Ticketmaster. The NFL is expecting massive demand given Bad Bunny’s global popularity and the historic nature of this halftime show announcement.
“Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of Latinidad and Puerto Rico’s rich culture and heritage.”
— Apple Music, Official Super Bowl LX Partner
Sources
- NFL Official – Super Bowl LX announcement and event details
- Ticketmaster – Ticket information and official game details
- NBC/Peacock – Broadcasting information for February 8, 2026
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