Super Bowl 2026: Who is playing at the halftime show? Big hint ahead of reveal

The NFL announced that the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show performer will be announced during the Sunday Night Football game

Updated on: Sep 29, 2025, 07:26:31 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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UPDATE: Bad Bunny is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl.

Bad Bunny attends the premiere of "Caught Stealing" (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

The NFL announced that the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show performer will be announced during the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. This comes amid months of speculation about who will be the main show at the big game in February next year. Several names, including Taylor Swift and Adele, have surfaced over the past weeks.

The 2026 Super Bowl will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. A recent survey revealed fan preferences leaning toward a mix of pop icons and rock legends. The poll, conducted among 1,000 US adults, shows Taylor Swift leading with 38% support, followed by Adele at 25%, Miley Cyrus at 15%, Justin Bieber at 12%, and Metallica or Green Day at 10% combined.

But Swift has reportedly declined to be the headline performer at the 2026 Super Bowl. Multiple reports indicated that the Grammy winner was a part of the discussion, but passed on after the league refused to meet her demands. Next in line was Adele, who was also reportedly approached.

Either way, the NFL seemed to tease by posting on social media that there would be a "big announcement" during halftime of Sunday Night Football.

Last 9 Super Bowl Halftime Performers

Super Bowl LIX (2025): Kendrick Lamar

Super Bowl LVIII (2024): Usher (with Ludacris, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am)

Super Bowl LVII (2023): Rihanna

Super Bowl LVI (2022): Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar (with 50 Cent, Anderson .Paak)

Super Bowl LV (2021): The Weeknd

Super Bowl LIV (2020): Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (with Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Emme Muñiz)

Super Bowl LIII (2019): Maroon 5 (with Travis Scott, Big Boi)

Super Bowl LII (2018): Justin Timberlake (with The Tennessee Kids)

Super Bowl LI (2017): Lady Gaga

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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