TPUSA vs Super Bowl: Charlie Kirk's Turning Point to rival Bad Bunny halftime show; dates and details out

Turning Point USA confirmed rumors on Thursday, saying it will put on an ‘All American Halftime Show’, countering the Bad Bunny-led Super Bowl halftime show

Published on: Oct 9, 2025, 21:50:56 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Turning Point USA confirmed rumors on Thursday, saying it will put on an ‘All American Halftime Show’, countering the Bad Bunny-led Super Bowl halftime show in February next year. This comes as the NFL faced massive online backlash after announcing Bad Bunny as their star performer for the 2026 Super Bowl. The Puerto Rican has previously indicated that he fears Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at his shows.

A drone view shows the location where conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot (REUTERS)

"It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show. Performers and event details coming soon," TPUSA announced on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

A form with the announcement was published by TPUSA to get updates about the show. The form asks for basic personal details, including musical preferences, with one tongue-in-cheek option reading ‘anything in English’.

Bad Bunny notably skipped US stops during his 2025–2026 world tour, citing concerns over immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration.

At the time, Martinez said he was worried that fans might face risks attending his concerts. “People from the US could come here to see the show,” he told reporters.

“Latinos and Puerto Ricans from the United States could also travel here, or anywhere else. But there was the issue that ICE could be outside the venue — and that was something we were very concerned about.”

Since his Super Bowl performance was announced, Bad Bunny has sparked renewed controversy in the US. In one instance, he remained seated during a rendition of ‘God Bless America’ at Yankee Stadium, while others stood. He later appeared to taunt critics by urging Americans to ‘learn Spanish’ before his halftime appearance, saying they had ‘four months to do it’.

It is unclear who will perform at Turning Point USA's show. The announcement was made weeks after the organization's founder, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. His wife, Erika Kirk, has taken over as CEO.

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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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