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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean

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Updated 6.2.2026
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Bad Bunny *Super Bowl San Francisco Puerto Rico Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio

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Feb 6 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Feb 6

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean

Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 5, 2026, in San Francisco, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 60 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The artist spoke at a news conference, conveying a message of self-acceptance and pride. The performance follows Bad Bunny's 30-date concert residency in Puerto Rico in July 2025, and his appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles in March 2025. The halftime show will provide a platform for Bad Bunny to showcase his music and message to a large audience during the major sporting event.

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Key Claims

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Bad Bunny will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.

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The Super Bowl LX football game is between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

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The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show press conference took place on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in San Francisco.

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Bad Bunny said to 'Be proud of who you are'.

— Bad Bunny

Feb 6 Morning

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 6

‘It’s gonna be a huge party’: Bad Bunny set for Super Bowl stage as Trump skips event

Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl this Sunday, a week after winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for his politically charged, Spanish-language album. The performance has generated both excitement and controversy, with some critics accusing him of anti-American sentiment due to his past statements against ICE and concerns about fan safety at US concerts. Bad Bunny has expressed a desire to bring his culture and create a fun party atmosphere at the Super Bowl. Homeland Security officials have stated they will have a presence at the event. Former President Donald Trump will not be attending.

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BBC News - WorldFeb 6

Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl

Ahead of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, a lookalike contest was held in San Francisco. Fans gathered to watch individuals impersonate the singer, who is scheduled to be the first artist to perform a Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish. Contestants, including both men and women, sported curly hair, wigs, and fake facial hair to emulate Bad Bunny's signature style. The event celebrated the Grammy-winning artist and generated excitement for his upcoming performance. The contest took place this weekend in anticipation of the Super Bowl halftime show.

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 6

Bad Bunny goes to the Super Bowl – podcast

This news article discusses Bad Bunny's upcoming performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. The performance is considered a significant cultural moment, especially for Puerto Ricans, given Bad Bunny's popularity and influence. While he is the world's biggest male artist, Bad Bunny has faced criticism from some on the American right for his political stances and for singing primarily in Spanish. The article explores who Bad Bunny is and how he achieved global success, despite the controversy surrounding him. The Super Bowl halftime show is an American cultural institution, and Bad Bunny's appearance marks a potentially controversial but significant moment.

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Key Claims

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Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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Bad Bunny won the Grammy award for Album of the Year for 2025’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

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Corey Lewandowski said it was shameful to pick someone who hates America to represent at the half-time game.

— Corey Lewandowski

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Donald Trump will not be attending this year’s Super Bowl because the venue is too far away.

— Donald Trump

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The NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called Bad Bunny one of the greatest artists in the world.

— Roger Goodell