Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show Live Update: Bad Bunny Performance Time, How to Watch, Setlist & Surprise Guests

The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show features Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny headlining tonight, February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This marks a historic milestone: Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) is the first male solo Latin artist to headline and the first to perform primarily (or entirely) in Spanish, potentially breaking viewership records amid massive global appeal and cultural significance.

The performance comes a week after his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys (the first Spanish-language winner), where he used his speech to criticize the Trump administration's immigration policies and chant "ICE out." Trump has said he won't watch due to disapproval of Bad Bunny and Green Day (performing elsewhere tonight).Bad Bunny has teased a "huge party" where the world will dance, reassuring non-Spanish speakers that it'll be "fun and easy"—just focus on moving. He previously guested with Shakira and J.Lo in 2020.

Performance Time & Schedule

Super Bowl LX kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 a.m.

Halftime show start: After the second quarter ends—typically between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET (5:00–5:30 p.m. PT.

Duration: 12–15 minutes (standard for recent shows).

Tune in early (around 7:45 p.m. ET) if you're only watching for Bad Bunny.

How to Watch Halftime show Live?

TV broadcast:

NBC (English) and Telemundo (Spanish-language coverage).

Streaming: Peacock (exclusive live stream; requires subscription—plans start at $5.99/month).

Other options: NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, or YouTube TV (if they carry NBC).

Radio/Audio: SiriusXM (Super Bowl LX Radio or Caliente channel for live broadcast).

No free options like Tubi this year due to contracts.

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Welcome to the Bay: What’s in store?

San Francisco, known as "The City," is a true cultural crossroads. From Japantown to the African American Arts District and the vibrant Filipino communities throughout the East Bay, more than 800,000 residents have deeply woven their traditions and identities into the fabric of the area in visible, meaningful ways.You’ll notice a touch of East Coast sharpness in the fast-paced energy of "The City," yet it’s softened by that unmistakable California laid-back feel.

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Are Performers Paid?

Super Bowl halftime headliners are not paid a real salary—they only get a small union scale fee (usually a few hundred to ~$1,000 total for rehearsals + show).The NFL covers all production costs (often $10M+), but the artists perform basically for free. The real value is the massive exposure: 100–250 million viewers live, plus streaming and replays, which boosts streams, sales, and careers.NFL exec Jon Barker says artists still see it as “one of the most important stages in live entertainment,” and the feedback from performers year after year confirms it remains highly desirable.

Setlist Predictions

The official setlist is a secret until showtime, but based on recent performances, hits, and his Grammy-winning album, expect a high-energy mix of reggaeton, trap, and Puerto Rican pride tracks. Likely inclusions:

"Tití Me Preguntó"

"Me Porto Bonito"

"DÁKITI"

"Ojitos Lindos"

"Callaita"

"El Apagón" (protest anthem vibe)

"BAILE INoLVIDABLE" (from teaser clip)

"EoO" (recent Grammy winner)

Tracks from Debí Tirar Más Fotos like "Nuevayol" or "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii"

Classics like "Moscow Mule" or "La Santa"

The show promises a massive party with infectious beats—danceable even if you don't speak Spanish.

Surprise Guests & Speculation

Bad Bunny has stayed coy ("I don't know why you asked that"), with no confirmed guests. Rumors swirl around:Cardi B (strong possibility; she's at the game supporting partner Stefon Diggs of the Patriots)

Rauw Alejandro or Jhayco (frequent collaborators)

Shakira or Jennifer Lopez (from 2020 guest spot)

Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, or Puerto Rican legends like El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

Young Miko, Ivy Queen, or Tego Calderón for cultural nods

No leaks confirm anyone, but the 13-minute set could include cameos to amp up the celebration.This halftime show is more than music—it's a cultural milestone for Latin artists amid U.S. debates on language and identity. Expect a vibrant, dance-heavy spectacle that could shatter records. Who are you most excited to see (or hear) tonight? #SuperBowlLX #BadBunny #BenitoBowl

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