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Super Bowl 2026 with Bad Bunny: date, times and where to watch the halftime show live

This Sunday, February 8, Super Bowl LX is celebrated, the NFL grand finale that defines the champion of the 2025 season. The impact of this annual event transcends the sports sector, as it is also the most important advertising platform of the year and one of the most important stages in music.

One day before the game, interest is not limited to the duel on the field: the halftime show led by Bad Bunny generates expectations for the global projection of Latin music.

Below is a complete guide with the key data on Super Bowl 2026: teams, venue, schedules, guest artists and options to watch it live.

The Super Bowl game will pit the New England Patriots, champions of the American Conference (AFC), and the Seattle Seahawks, representatives of the National Conference (NFC).It is a duel steeped in history: both teams will meet again in a final after their memorable clash in Super BowlXLIX in 2015, when an interception by Malcolm Butler on the last play sealed the Patriots’ 28-24 victory.

Super Bowl 2026 with Bad Bunny: date, times and where to watch the halftime show live
Patriots and Seahawks meet again in an NFL final after 11 years (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

For New England, this will be its twelfth appearance in a Super Bowl, the first without Tom Brady as a central figure.If they win, the Patriots would break the tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers and become the franchise with the most titles in NFL history, with seven.Seattle, meanwhile, will play its fourth Super Bowl and will seek revenge after one of the most painful defeats in its recent history.

The game will be played at Levi’s Stadium, located in Santa Clara, California, the stadium that usually hosts the San Francisco 49ers.It will be the second time that this venue has hosted a Super Bowl, after having hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

Super Bowl LX will be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.(Eastern time in the United States), that is, 3:30 p.m.on the West Coast.From that moment on, an uninterrupted broadcast is expected that will include the game, the halftime show and the traditional commercial announcements.

Super Bowl 2026 with Bad Bunny: date, times and where to watch the halftime show live
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will host Super Bowl LX this Sunday, February 8 (REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo)

The big musical attraction of the night will be the Apple Music Super Bowl LX HalftimeShow, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny, the most listened to artist in the world on streaming platforms and recent winner of the Grammy for Album of the Year.

In previous statements, the Puerto Rican singer announced that the show will be “a great party” and that he will seek to bring his culture to the most viewed stage on the planet.So far, the popular Benito has avoided revealing specific details or confirming special guests.“I don’t want to give spoilers,” he told the press.

The show’s setlist remains a mystery.Some of the most popular songs that could make up the repertoire are: “Nuevayol”, “BaileInolvidable”, “DtMF (I should have thrown more photos)”, “Tití Me Preguntó”, “Callaíta” and “Yo Perreo Sola”.It would also be exciting to hear him perform a medley dedicated to his homeland, with songs like “El Apagón”, “P FKN R”, “Café conron” and “Acho PR”.

Super Bowl 2026 with Bad Bunny: date, times and where to watch the halftime show live
Bad Bunny arrives at Super Bowl 2026 as the most listened to artist in the world on digital platforms (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

According to information from Yahoo Sports and NBC, the show will begin after the second quarter of the game, approximately between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m.ET, and will last an estimated 12 to 14 minutes.

The range mentioned is this, according to the time zones of South American countries:

The start time of Bad Bunny’s presentation may vary depending on the development of the game.

In addition to the expected halftime show, there will be lots of music throughout the day.According to NBC, the Super Bowl Tailgate (a stage parallel to the stadium) will feature performances by Teddy Swims and LaRussell starting at 3:50 p.m.ET, with streaming.

Super Bowl 2026 with Bad Bunny: date, times and where to watch the halftime show live
Charlie Puth will perform the United States national anthem before kickoff at Levi’s Stadium (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

The opening ceremony, which will begin around 6:00 p.m.ET, will include a Green Day show, in addition to the official anthems and songs:

In the United States, Super Bowl LX will be broadcast live on NBC, with a Spanish signal through Telemundo.In streaming, it will be available on Peacock and NFL, although the latter option allows viewing only on mobile devices.

For South America, the match can be seen on cable television through ESPN2 and Fox Sports, while the streaming option will be Disney, a platform that integrates ESPN content.

Aiman Sohail
Aiman Sohail
Dr. Aiman Sohail is a seasoned journalist and geopolitical analyst with over a decade of experience covering global affairs, politics, and current events. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, followed by a Master’s in Political Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Driven by a passion for understanding global dynamics, she completed her PhD in International Security Studies at The University of London, focusing on South Asian geopolitics and conflict resolution. Sara began her career as a correspondent for The Express Tribune, covering domestic politics and economic developments. She later joined Geo News as a senior reporter, specializing in geopolitical affairs, foreign policy, and conflict analysis. Over the years, her articles have been featured in major national and international publications, including Dawn, The Diplomat, and Al Jazeera English, earning her recognition for insightful analysis and in-depth reporting. In addition to journalism, Sara frequently contributes to academic forums, think tanks, and panel discussions on international relations. Her expertise lies in South Asian security, diplomatic policy, and global political trends, making her one of Pakistan’s leading voices in contemporary geopolitics.

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