Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show: Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin

Few spectacles in American sports match the anticipation of the Super Bowl halftime show, and Super Bowl LX delivered a Latin-heavy lineup headlined by Bad Bunny with guests Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Cardi B, and Karol G. Here is every confirmed performer, timing, and venue detail.

Halftime show date: February 8, 2026 · Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA · Headline artist: Bad Bunny · Musical guests confirmed: Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin · Pre-show performer: Green Day · Super Bowl edition: Super Bowl LX

Six key facts sum up the Super Bowl LX entertainment lineup, one pattern: a Latin-music pivot paired with returning pop icons and punk-rock pre-game energy.

Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show headliner

The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation confirmed in September 2025 that Bad Bunny would headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show (NFL.com (official league site)). The Puerto Rican superstar — whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — has become one of the most-streamed artists globally, and his selection marks the first time a primarily Spanish-language act has led the Super Bowl halftime stage.

Bad Bunny brings Latin trap and reggaeton to Levi’s Stadium

Bad Bunny’s set brought Latin trap and reggaeton to the NFL’s biggest stage, as the league described it: he brought “his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger” (NFL.com). Bad Bunny himself said years ago that he planned to bring “a lot of my culture” to the game (CBS News (national broadcaster)). The performance lasted an estimated 12–15 minutes, consistent with typical Super Bowl halftime durations.

The implication: the NFL bet on a younger, more diverse audience, and the trade-off was a clear split in entertainment options.

Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin as surprise guests

Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin joined Bad Bunny on stage as surprise musical guests (CBS News). Lady Gaga’s appearance marks her return to the Super Bowl stage after her own headline performance in 2017. Ricky Martin, the global pop icon, brought a career’s worth of Latin pop energy to the set. Additional appearances included Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, and Colombian star Karol G in the stands (CBS News). The show also featured interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme doing Puerto Rican Sign Language (CBS News).

Green Day: pre-show performers

Green Day — the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame punk band from Berkeley, California — performed during the pre-game opening ceremony at Super Bowl LX (CBS News). The NFL confirmed Green Day’s role in early 2026 (FOX 9 (local news affiliate)). The band, known for hits like “American Idiot” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” brought an East Bay punk flavor to the pre-game festivities, a notable contrast to the halftime show’s Latin-trap aesthetic.

The implication for fans: if you want rock, you get it before kickoff; if you want pop and reggaeton, you wait for halftime.

Full Super Bowl 2026 music lineup: a complete breakdown of performers

Beyond Bad Bunny and the halftime guests, Super Bowl LX featured a full slate of pre-game musical performances spread across multiple acts.

Pre-show lineup

• Green Day: opening ceremony performer (CBS News)
• Charlie Puth: national anthem (CBS News)
• Brandi Carlile: “America the Beautiful” (CBS News)
• Coco Jones: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (CBS News)

Halftime show lineup

• Bad Bunny: headliner (NFL.com)
• Lady Gaga: musical guest (CBS News)
• Ricky Martin: musical guest (CBS News)
• Appearances by: Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G (CBS News)
• Puerto Rican Sign Language interpreter: Celimar Rivera Cosme (CBS News)

Countdown to kickoff: the broadcast schedule

CBS broadcast the pre-game entertainment leading into the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff (CBS Sports (sports network)). Kickoff was also available on NBC and Peacock for the live game broadcast. The halftime show typically occurs one and a half to two hours after kickoff (CBS Sports).

The pattern: Super Bowl LX distributed its musical breadth across the full game day, with Green Day’s punk energy as a pre-game appetizer, Bad Bunny’s Latin-pop as the main course, and traditional patriotic ballads as bookends.

What this means: the league made a deliberate choice to prioritize an expanding demographic, even at the cost of alienating some long-time fans.

Surprise guests and special appearances at the Super Bowl halftime show

The Super Bowl halftime show has a long tradition of surprise guests, and Super Bowl LX was no exception. Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin were the main musical surprises, but the show also featured a wave of unexpected celebrity appearances.

List of confirmed surprise guests

• Lady Gaga: performed alongside Bad Bunny (CBS News)
• Ricky Martin: performed alongside Bad Bunny (CBS News)
• Cardi B: appeared in the stands (CBS News)
• Karol G: appeared in the stands (CBS News)
• Pedro Pascal: appeared in the stands (CBS News)
• Jessica Alba: appeared in the stands (CBS News)

Role of each guest in the performance

Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin performed on-stage musical segments with Bad Bunny — both are established vocal performers capable of carrying their own portions of a pop-medley set. Cardi B, Karol G, Pedro Pascal, and Jessica Alba were spotted in the stands during the broadcast, contributing to the show’s star-studded spectacle rather than performing vocally. The strategic use of celebrity cameos amplified the show’s social media visibility without overloading the stage.

Alternate halftime programming: the “All-American Halftime Show”

Turning Point USA, a conservative non-profit, organized an alternative “All-American Halftime Show” featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett (FOX 9). This event streamed separately from the official Super Bowl broadcast and served as a counter-programming move aimed at viewers who preferred a more conservative, rock-oriented entertainment lineup.

What this means: the official halftime show leaned into Latin pop and mainstream pop, while the alternative halftime capitalized on the audience segment disappointed by the NFL’s direction. Two halftimes, two Americas.

Super Bowl 2026 date, venue, and game time

Super Bowl LX took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers (Heavy). This marked the second time Levi’s Stadium hosted a Super Bowl, following Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

Kickoff time and broadcast details

Kickoff was at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (CBS Sports). The game was broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The pre-game entertainment began several hours before kickoff, with Green Day’s opening ceremony, followed by the national anthem, “America the Beautiful,” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Venue capacity and setting

Levi’s Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 68,500, expandable to 75,000 for major events. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the stadium hosted the Super Bowl in a region known for its tech culture and diverse population — a fitting backdrop for a halftime show that highlighted Latin music and multicultural representation.

The catch: the venue’s February weather — average high 64°F, low 45°F — meant comfortable conditions for fans at Levi’s Stadium, a welcome contrast to East Coast or Midwest cold-weather Super Bowls. For fans of other major 2026 events, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game offers a different kind of spectacle later in the season.

What time does the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show start?

The Super Bowl LX halftime show started approximately one and a half to two hours after the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff, placing it roughly between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time (CBS Sports). This aligns with typical Super Bowl halftime show timing across past games.

Time zone conversions for the halftime show

• Eastern Time: ~8:00–8:30 p.m. ET
• Central Time: ~7:00–7:30 p.m. CT
• Mountain Time: ~6:00–6:30 p.m. MT
• Pacific Time: ~5:00–5:30 p.m. PT
• London (GMT): ~1:00–1:30 a.m. (February 9)
• Paris (CET): ~2:00–2:30 a.m. (February 9)

Duration of the halftime show

The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show lasted approximately 12–15 minutes. This standard duration balances high-production entertainment with viewers’ desire to return to the game. Past shows have ranged from around 12 minutes (Michael Jackson, 1993) to as long as 30 minutes (some early Super Bowls). Modern shows under the Apple Music and Pepsi eras typically land in the 13–14 minute sweet spot.

The pattern: the NFL keeps the halftime show short and packed, ensuring viewers return for the second half while maximizing social-media shareability.

Timeline of key events: from announcement to performance

• September 2025 — NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announce Bad Bunny as the halftime headliner (NFL.com)
• Early 2026 — Bad Bunny’s guest lineup confirmed: Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin (CBS News)
• Early 2026 — Green Day confirmed as pre-game opening ceremony performer (FOX 9)
• February 8, 2026 — Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA (Heavy)
• February 8, 2026 — Halftime show broadcasts around 8:00 p.m. ET (CBS Sports)

The implication: the NFL planned this Latin-heavy lineup months in advance, signaling a long-term strategy to capture younger, diverse audiences.

Confirmed facts and uncertainties about Super Bowl LX entertainment

What is confirmed

• Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show (NFL.com)
• Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin performed as musical guests (CBS News)
• Green Day performed the pre-game opening ceremony (CBS News)
• Charlie Puth sang the national anthem, Brandi Carlile sang “America the Beautiful,” Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (CBS News)
• Super Bowl LX took place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium (Heavy)
• Turner Point USA organized an alternative show with Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett (FOX 9)

What remains unclear

• The exact setlist of the halftime show is not officially published (Wikipedia)
• The precise duration of each performance segment is unconfirmed
• Whether additional surprise guests beyond those reported appeared is unknown
• No official NFL page dedicated to the 2026 halftime show lineup exists

What this means: while most major details are confirmed, the NFL has left some ambiguity to maintain an element of surprise and to let the performance speak for itself.

“I always said I’m going to bring a lot of my culture to the big game.”

— Bad Bunny, quoted by CBS News (CBS News)

“Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage.”

— NFL.com (NFL.com)

Bad Bunny’s halftime show marked a cultural milepost for the NFL: a headliner whose first language is Spanish, whose music blends reggaeton and trap, and whose performance guests read like a who’s-who of Latin pop and Hollywood. For the NFL, already under scrutiny for its handling of cultural and political divides, the choice to greenlight a Latin-heavy lineup sends a clear message about which direction the league believes its future audience lies. For fans of Bad Bunny, the payoff was immediate — a 12–15 minute spectacle that broke a decades-old mold. For fans who would have preferred a rock band or a country star, two new options emerged: watch Green Day before kickoff, or stream the alternate All-American Halftime Show. The NFL has clearly bet on a younger, more diverse audience, and that trend is unmistakable.

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