The Super Bowl Halftime Show has become a global event in its own right. Latin rapper Bad Bunny will perform in Santa Clara in 2026. Here you can find all the information about the artist, the start time, and the broadcast.

On February 8, 2026, the NFL champion will be crowned at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara. The star of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has now been confirmed: Bad Bunny as headliner promises an absolute spectacle. The Puerto Rican superstar brings reggaeton, Latin trap and his unique energy to the stage. In Germany, Bad Bunny is not yet a megastar like Rihanna or Shakira, but he is an icon worldwide. The Halftime Show, presented by Apple Music, attracts over 120 million viewers worldwide every year. After Kendrick Lamar in 2025 and legends such as Usher and Beyoncé in previous years, expectations are huge – and Bad Bunny is the next superstar in this line-up.

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Who is this artist? When does the show start? Will there be guest appearances? Here’s everything you need to know in advance about the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show!

Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is the confirmed headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The 31-year-old from Puerto Rico, often hailed as the “King of Latin Pop,” will rock the stage with a mix of his greatest hits, colorful choreography, and cultural messages. The rapper already has a bit of prior experience: in 2020, he made a guest appearance alongside Beyoncé and Shakira.

When does the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Atlanta start?

The show is scheduled to start at 8:25 p.m. local time (2:25 a.m. CET, February 9, 2026) and will last just under 15 minutes, as is traditional.

What can we expect? Bad Bunny is known for visual extravagance, provocative outfits, and political statements—such as those in support of Puerto Rican independence and LGBTQ+ rights. Fans are speculating about songs like “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Dákiti,” and “Me Porto Bonito,” but the set list remains a secret, of course.

The production, led by Roc Nation (Jay-Z’s label), promises a multimillion-dollar spectacle with lights, dancers, and effects.

Bad Bunny: Who is the rapper at Super Bowl 2026?

Born in 1994 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Benito started his career on SoundCloud. His breakthrough came in 2016 with trap songs and collaborations with stars such as Daddy Yankee and J Balvin.

Today, he is the most listened to artist worldwide with over 40 billion streams on Spotify. In 2020, he made a guest appearance at the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami alongside Beyoncé and Shakira.

Bad Bunny’s most famous songs and achievements

“I Like It” (featuring Cardi B) – A big summer hit in Germany in 2018 with Latin vibes.

“Yo Perreo Sola” – An anthem for strong women, with over 1 billion views on YouTube. ‘Dákiti’ (with Jhay Cortez) – First purely Spanish-language hit to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“MIA” (featuring Drake) – The song that catapulted him into the US charts. “Callaíta” and “La Noche de Anoche” (featuring Rosalía) – Romantic hits that brought Latin pop into the mainstream. Albums: YHLQMDLG (2020, Grammy-nominated), El Último Tour Del Mundo (2020), Un Verano Sin Ti (2022, most-streamed album of all time).

Bad Bunny has three Grammy Awards and nine Latin Grammys. His fan base is growing in Germany, but he is not yet a megastar in this country.

Halftime show at the Super Bowl: Who will be making guest appearances?
It is still unclear whether Bad Bunny will bring guests on stage – the NFL and Apple Music are keeping the details under wraps. Based on his collaborations, artists such as Cardi B (“I Like It”), Rosalía (“La Noche de Anoche”) or J Balvin (“La Canción”) could make an appearance.

Who will broadcast the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show on TV and stream?

The Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026 will be broadcast live in Germany.

RTL: Will broadcast the Super Bowl in full on free-to-air TV. However, if you want to watch the halftime show via stream, you will need a paid RTL+ subscription.

DAZN: Will broadcast the Super Bowl in full. However, a paid subscription is also required for this.

NFL Game Pass: For hardcore fans with access to all games with original commentary – also costs money.

The exact broadcast will be confirmed closer to the event. The halftime show will start at approximately 2:30 a.m. CET (February 9, 2026), depending on the course of the game.