Super Bowl LX arrives on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Bad Bunny makes history as the first Latino solo artist to headline the halftime show. Green Day opens the ceremony in their hometown. Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones deliver the pregame performances.
The entertainment lineup includes groundbreaking accessibility features. Three Deaf and Hard of Hearing performers will use American Sign Language and Puerto Rican Sign Language throughout the show. NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and NFL+ will broadcast every moment live.
Here’s everything you need to know about the performers taking the stage.
Bad Bunny Headlines Historic Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny steps into the spotlight as the Super Bowl LX halftime headliner. The NFL made the announcement on September 28, 2025 during Sunday Night Football. His real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio and he performs primarily in Spanish.
No Latino artist has ever headlined the Super Bowl halftime show as a solo act before now. Bad Bunny brings three Grammy Awards to his resume. His latest album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” dropped in January 2025 and became his fourth number-one record. He earned six Grammy nominations for 2026 including Album of the Year.
The performance will run 12 to 15 minutes. Apple Music sponsors the show with production by DPS and Roc Nation. Fans can expect high energy choreography and stunning stage design based on his recent concerts.
Bad Bunny performed at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 as a surprise guest with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. That show won an Emmy and became one of the highest-rated halftime performances ever. Now he gets his own moment to shine.
Celimar Rivera Cosme will perform the entire halftime show in Puerto Rican Sign Language. She comes from Naranjito, Puerto Rico and works with Deaf children at Colegio San Gabriel school. This marks the first time a Super Bowl has featured multilingual signing.
Telemundo broadcasts the full game in Spanish. Bad Bunny stated the performance represents “my people, my culture, and our history.” Over 100 million people worldwide are expected to watch.
Some criticism emerged from conservative commentators. President Trump called the choice “absolutely ridiculous.” Bad Bunny responded on Saturday Night Live by joking that critics had “four months to learn Spanish.” The Latino community celebrates this selection widely with support from Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Bruno Mars.
Star-Studded Pregame Performances
National Anthem: Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth takes on “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff. The four-time Grammy nominee has racked up over 35 billion streams worldwide. You probably know his hits “See You Again” with Wiz Khalifa, “Attention,” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore.”
His fourth studio album “Whatever’s Clever!” releases on March 6, 2026. Fred Beam performs the national anthem alongside Puth in American Sign Language. Beam is a celebrated Deaf music artist and performer.
“America the Beautiful”: Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile brings her powerful voice to “America the Beautiful.” She owns 11 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and an Oscar nomination. Her latest solo album “Returning To Myself” came out in October 2025. Variety praised it as “one of the best albums of the year.”
Julian Ortiz delivers the ASL rendition of “America the Beautiful” alongside Carlile. Ortiz is a Deaf music performer from Puerto Rico.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Coco Jones
Coco Jones performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called the Black National Anthem. She won the 2024 Grammy for Best R&B Performance for her platinum-certified hit “ICU.” She has earned eight Grammy nominations total including a 2026 Best R&B Album nomination for her debut “Why Not More?” from April 2025.
You might recognize her from Peacock’s “Bel-Air” where she plays Hilary Banks. Fred Beam also performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in American Sign Language.
All signed performances are presented with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality.
Green Day Opens Super Bowl LX with Hometown Celebration
Green Day kicks off Super Bowl LX with the opening ceremony. The punk rock legends formed in the East Bay area of San Francisco. This makes them true hometown heroes for a game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Billie Joe Armstrong handles vocals and guitar. Mike Dirnt plays bass. Tré Cool sits behind the drums. Their massive hits include “American Idiot,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Holiday,” and “Basket Case.”
The NFL announced Green Day’s participation on January 18, 2026. Billie Joe Armstrong said “We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard! We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game.”
The performance celebrates six decades of Super Bowl history. Green Day will help welcome generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field. The opening ceremony happens before the pregame performances, so tune in early.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2026 Performances
You have several options to watch Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. NBC broadcasts the game over-the-air for free. NFL+ offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month. YouTube TV runs $82.99 per month with a 10-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV is $89.99 per month. Sling TV Blue starts at $40 per month and includes NBC in select markets. DirecTV Stream starts at $79.99 per month with NBC included.
Telemundo broadcasts in Spanish over-the-air for free. Peacock also offers a Spanish feed. Sign up for YouTube TV’s 10-day free trial or NFL+’s 7-day free trial before the game to watch for free.
Super Bowl LX Performance Schedule
Here’s the complete entertainment timeline for Super Bowl LX. All performances take place before kickoff and at halftime. Times are approximate and depend on game flow.
| Performance Segment | Artist(s) | Song/Performance | ASL Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | Green Day | Super Bowl 60 Celebration with MVPs | — |
| National Anthem | Charlie Puth | “The Star-Spangled Banner” | Fred Beam |
| America the Beautiful | Brandi Carlile | “America the Beautiful” | Julian Ortiz |
| Lift Every Voice | Coco Jones | “Lift Every Voice and Sing” | Fred Beam |
| Halftime Show | Bad Bunny | 12-15 minute performance | Celimar Rivera Cosme (LSPR) |
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Broadcast: NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, NFL+
- Kickoff: Approximately 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
2026 Super Bowl Performers FAQs
What songs will Bad Bunny perform at Super Bowl 2026?
The official setlist remains unannounced. Expect hits like “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Moscow Mule,” “Callaita,” and “BAILE INoLVIDABLE.” He will likely pack five to seven songs into the 12 to 15 minute timeframe.
Will Bad Bunny have surprise guest performers?
No official announcements exist yet. Super Bowl tradition often includes surprise guests. Speculation points to Jennifer Lopez or Shakira since they performed together at Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
Why did Taylor Swift decline to perform at Super Bowl 2026?
Taylor Swift did not want to perform in a game where Travis Kelce might play. She felt it would take away from enjoying the game. The Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention on December 14, 2025.
What’s the controversy around Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance?
Some conservative commentators criticized the selection. President Trump called it “absolutely ridiculous.” Critics focused on the primarily Spanish-language performance. He responded on Saturday Night Live by telling critics they had time to learn Spanish. The Latino community widely celebrates this historic representation.
Has Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl before?
Yes. Bad Bunny appeared as a surprise guest at Super Bowl LIV in 2020. He performed with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez during their Emmy-winning halftime show in Miami. Now he headlines as a solo artist.
What makes the 2026 Super Bowl ASL performances historic?
This marks the first multilingual signing program at a Super Bowl. Three Deaf and Hard of Hearing performers are featured. Celimar Rivera Cosme performs the halftime show in Puerto Rican Sign Language. This represents the most accessible Super Bowl in history.
Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 delivers historic performances from Bad Bunny, Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones. Tune in to NBC, Peacock, or Telemundo for entertainment as spectacular as the game itself.
