Bad Bunny is about to turn the most-watched musical stage on television into his own global block party, and the build up has been as loud as his biggest hooks. The 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime slot is officially his, the first time a Spanish-language superstar has been handed the entire show solo at this scale. With details finally locked in and rumors still flying, fans now have a clear picture of what is confirmed and where the surprises might land.
The basics are straightforward: Bad Bunny is headlining, the game is in Los Angeles, and tens of millions of viewers are about to get a crash course in Puerto Rican pop culture. Around that, though, there is a swirl of questions about guests, politics, setlists, and how to actually watch the thing live. Here is how all of that is shaping up.
When and how to watch Bad Bunny’s halftime takeover
The first thing fans want to know is simple: how to actually see Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in real time. He is scheduled to hit the stage at halftime, right after the second quarter of Super Bowl LX wraps, with the broadcast carrying straight into his performance for viewers at home. The game itself, featuring the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, is set for prime time, and the halftime performance will air on traditional television and stream in simulcast on Peacock. Coverage has framed the show as a full-on party, with live updates promised throughout the night as the performance unfolds.
For anyone planning their snack runs around the show, the timing is key. Outlets laying out how to watch the 2026 Super Bowl have stressed that the halftime show lands immediately after the second quarter, with the usual tight window that keeps the NFL schedule moving. Guides that break down everything about Sunday’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles have repeated that same point, making it clear that if fans are not in front of a screen as the second quarter winds down, they risk missing the opening moments.
Who is on the entertainment lineup around him
Bad Bunny may own the middle of the game, but he is not the only artist on the Super Bowl 60 bill. The entertainment slate is stacked, with multiple performers handling the pregame ceremonies before he takes over the halftime slot. One breakdown of who is singing at the game lists Charlie Puth on the national anthem, along with other musical acts woven into the broadcast, and then lands on the key line: Halftime show: Bad Bunny. Another viewing guide spells out that the Super Bowl 60 halftime performer is described as an International Latin superstar, underlining just how global the headliner has become.
That framing matters because it sets up a contrast between the more traditional pregame choices and the halftime show’s unapologetically Latin focus. Coverage of the full Super Bowl LX watch guide has highlighted that Bad Bunny will headline the break in the middle, while other artists handle “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” That mix of performers, from Charlie Puth to the Puerto Rican hitmaker at the center of the night, signals a show that is trying to balance familiar Super Bowl traditions with a halftime performance that looks and sounds very different from the rock and pop acts that dominated earlier eras.
What kind of show Bad Bunny is promising
Bad Bunny has been clear that he is not treating this as just another gig. In interviews ahead of the game, he has talked about bringing his culture to the Super Bowl stage, describing the moment as a chance to showcase Puerto Rico in front of a global audience. One report on his preparation quotes him emphasizing that “this moment, the culture” is what he wants to highlight, with organizers noting that fans will be able to enter the stadium up to 15 minutes before the event to catch every second of his performance. That focus on culture lines up with his broader career, where he has consistently centered Puerto Rican identity in his visuals, lyrics, and public statements.
Analysts looking at his recent work have pointed to his latest record, which blends traditional Boricua sounds like bomba, plena, and música jíbara with reggaeton, trap, and pop. A preview of what to know ahead of his Super Bowl LX halftime show notes that this Boricua fusion has fueled speculation that the halftime set will move quickly between genres, from old-school island rhythms to the stadium-sized reggaeton that made him a star. Another segment previewing what to expect from his show describes him as “Fresh off a historic night of wins at the Grammys,” underscoring that he is arriving at the Super Bowl at the peak of his powers, with the Grammys momentum feeding directly into the halftime spotlight, as highlighted in a Fresh preview.
Setlist clues, lyrics, and possible guests
The actual setlist is being guarded like a game plan, but there are plenty of hints about what might make the cut. A feature on Bad Bunny lyrics to know before the show walks through some of his biggest songs and the lines that have defined his rise, framing the halftime performance as a moment when he “prepares to make music history.” Another deep dive into what to know about him ahead of the game reminds readers that he is a Puerto Rican singer who has already been touring stadiums worldwide, and notes that fans are wondering what songs he will perform at the Super Bowl. That same coverage points to a trailer shot in Puerto Rico that teases the show’s vibe without giving away the full track list.
On the guest front, the only thing that is truly confirmed is that nothing is confirmed. One rundown of halftime show guest rumors states plainly that no guests have been locked in, but that has not stopped fans from speculating about who might join him. Names like Jennifer Lopez keep surfacing in fan conversations, with the report noting that one constant feature of the rumor mill is her potential appearance. Another piece that looks at who might be performing with Bad Bunny stresses that, while nothing is official, there are several names of note, and it lays out a list of possible collaborators, including the Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko, framed with the line “While we can’t be sure who is headed to the big stage with the Puerto Rican pop star.” For now, the only safe bet is that any guest will be there to amplify his vision rather than overshadow it.
The cultural and political stakes of his Super Bowl moment
Beyond the music, Bad Bunny’s halftime show carries a weight that goes far beyond a 12 minute medley. Cultural critics have argued that his presence on the stage is “profoundly political,” simply because of who he is and what he represents. One analysis quotes Vanessa Díaz, a professor at Loyo, describing how a Puerto Rican artist performing largely in Spanish at the center of America’s biggest sporting event sends a message about who gets to be visible and celebrated, framing Bad Bunny’s appearance as profoundly
His rise to this moment has been rapid but not accidental. A watch guide that calls his year “Trending” notes that it has already been a huge stretch for him, from winning Album of the Year at the Grammys to becoming the headliner of Super Bowl LX, underscoring how Bad Bunny has moved from Latin star to global fixture. Another overview of the halftime show scene in Los Angeles frames the event as part of a packed entertainment weekend, with Everything from pregame concerts to watch parties orbiting around the main event. Even the location adds a layer, with the game set in the greater Los Angeles area, a region with deep Latino roots that has long been a hub for the kind of culture Bad Bunny is bringing to the field.
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