San Francisco, February 8, 2026
Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
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The Grammy-winning artist will take the stage in Las Vegas, adding another legendary name to the Super Bowl’s iconic performance roster.
- Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
- The performance follows recent halftime shows by Rihanna,Usher,and Kendrick Lamar.
- Bad Bunny recently won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
- The Super Bowl LXI halftime show is expected to begin shortly after 12pm AEDT on Monday, February 9.
Get ready for a halftime show unlike any other. Bad Bunny, the global music sensation, is set to electrify Super Bowl LXI, bringing his unique blend of Latin trap and reggaeton to the biggest stage in American football. The announcement confirms weeks of speculation and adds another monumental name to the Super Bowl’s storied history of halftime performers.
A Grammy-Winning Moment
The news comes hot on the heels of Bad Bunny’s Grammy win for Album of the Year, awarded for his critically acclaimed record, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (English: ‘I Should Have Taken More Photos’). The win cemented his status as a global superstar and marked the first time an album primarily in Spanish has received the honor.
When and Where to Watch
Super Bowl LXI kicks off at 10:30am AEDT on Monday, February 9, and the highly anticipated halftime show is expected to begin around 12pm AEDT. For Australian viewers, the action will be broadcast live on ESPN via Kayo Sports and Foxtel. The performance itself is anticipated to run between 12 and 15 minutes,though halftime shows often extend to a full 30 minutes.
who is Bad Bunny?
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio,known to the world as Bad Bunny,has rapidly ascended to become one of the most influential artists of our time. He was Spotify’s most-streamed artist for three consecutive years (2020-2022) and again in 2025, demonstrating his widespread appeal, notably in Latin America and Europe. Manny U.S. fans first discovered him through his 2018 collaboration with cardi B on the hit track “I Like It.”
What’s the best way to understand Bad Bunny’s music if you don’t speak Spanish?
According to the artist himself, “People onyl have to worry about dancing. I know I told people they had a month to learn Spanish, but they don’t even need to do that! It’s better that they learn to dance. There’s no better dance than the one that comes from the heart.”
Beyond music, Bad Bunny is also a dedicated pro wrestling fan, having even participated in matches for WWE, including WrestleMania and the Royal Rumble. As Super Bowl LXI approaches,anticipation builds for a halftime show that promises to be a vibrant party of music,culture,and artistry.
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