Bad Bunny continues to make headlines again, but this time even sports fanatics are buzzing with excitement.
On Sunday, the NFL dropped a surprising announcement for the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX.
In a post, the Puerto Rican superstar will take center stage as the headliner for the iconic Halftime Show scheduled for Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
In addition, the King of Latin Trap also posted a short teaser featuring his hit song “Callaíta.”
“Super Bowl LX. Bay Area. February 2026,” he wrote on X.
Following the news, he expressed his excitement, thanking fans for their support and dedicating the Halftime performance to his “people.”
Super Bowl LX.
Bay Area.
February 2026.#AppleMusicHalftime@NFL @AppleMusic @RocNation @SNFonNBC @nbc @peacock pic.twitter.com/XEWpAldrlS— Benito Antonio (@sanbenito) September 29, 2025
“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” he told Rolling Stone in a statement. “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.”
With the anticipation building for the upcoming Super Bowl, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages as fans celebrated Bad Bunny’s headlining moment.
“Shout out to Bad Bunny. Congrats,” one wrote.
“Congrats to Bad Bunny for being selected to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He has the chance to do the greatest thing ever,” an X user posted.
The same goes for the commenter who said, “Congrats to Bad Bunny. Looking forward to him getting this opportunity in February.”
“It’s going to be some people mad about Bad Bunny! But congrats! This is probably going to be the most-watched halftime show ever,” a supporter chimed in.
Fans continue to show pride with the singer’s groundbreaking milestone.
“Congrats Bad Bunny. Viva Puerto Rico!!!” one commented.
“Congrats to Bad Bunny on being named the Super Bowl halftime performer for next year!” a user wrote.
A fan echoed the same with a playful comment saying, “Bad Bunny is going to be the 2026 Super Bowl. Congrats! I’ll watch, but the caption will definitely be on.”
The global music sensation, known for breaking records and redefining Latin music in the mainstream, will be joining industry icons such as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyonce, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, Usher and more.
Bad Bunny will follow Kendrick Lamar’s widely praised set after he headlined the 2025 Super Bowl.
At the time, he thrilled the crowd with a performance alongside SZA and an unexpected appearance by tennis legend Serena Williams.
As for the 31-year-old singer-rapper, this is yet another chance to show why he continues to dominate the global spotlight.
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