Bad Bunny Set to Headline Prestigious Super Bowl Halftime Show This Weekend
The Super Bowl returns this Sunday, February 8, 2026, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots competing in Santa Clara, California. Beyond the game itself, the halftime show remains a major highlight, where global superstars from Bruce Springsteen to Katy Perry have captivated audiences. This year, all attention turns to Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation fresh from making history at the Grammys, who is expected to surpass Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking viewership of 133.5 million from last year.
10 Greatest Halftime Performances of All Time
From Rihanna's stunning pregnancy reveal to Prince's legendary rain-soaked set, here are the 10 most unforgettable Super Bowl halftime shows.
10) Rihanna – 2023
The Barbadian artist dominated the 2023 Super Bowl with a powerful medley of hits including "We Found Love," "Work," and "Wild Thoughts." While her performance was exceptional, the biggest buzz came from her red boilersuit, which revealed a baby bump confirming her second pregnancy with rapper A$AP Rocky. It was a classic Rihanna moment: dramatic, headline-grabbing, and utterly captivating.
9) Paul McCartney – 2005
Before extravagant stage designs became the norm, Paul McCartney offered a simpler yet profound performance. He delivered four beautifully played songs, culminating in "Hey Jude," which sparked an epic singalong with the crowd at Jacksonville's EverBank Field Stadium.
8) Madonna – 2012
Madonna outshone many with her grand entrance on a golden chariot led by Roman soldiers. She brought out Nicki Minaj and MIA for "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and performed classics like "Like a Prayer," "Music," and "Express Yourself."
7) Katy Perry – 2015
Katy Perry made a spectacular entrance atop a giant golden lion with glowing eyes. Her high-energy set included "Roar," "Dark Horse," "California Gurls," "Firework," and "Teenage Dream." The performance is also remembered for the infamous Left Shark and its clumsy dance moves.
6) Bruce Springsteen – 2009
Bruce Springsteen commanded viewers to "Put the chicken fingers down and turn your television all the way up." His 12-minute set featured "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," "Born to Run," "Glory Days," and "Working on a Dream." Springsteen will make a cameo this year in a Jeep advertisement.
5) Lady Gaga – 2017
Lady Gaga's outlandish show began with her leaping from the stadium roof, attached to a harness, creating countless memes. Once on stage, she thrilled with hits like "Poker Face," "Born This Way," "Telephone," "Just Dance," "Million Reasons," and "Bad Romance."
4) Jennifer Lopez and Shakira – 2020
Shakira opened with a rock-heavy performance, wielding an electric guitar for "Empire," while Jennifer Lopez descended from the Empire State Building in a nod to her Bronx roots. Their high-octane, Latin pride-filled show erased memories of Maroon 5's lackluster performance the previous year.
3) Beyoncé – 2013
Beyoncé delivered a bold, fierce, and nearly flawless performance, starting with an acapella "Love on Top" before bursting into "Crazy in Love." She showcased her best dance moves with hits like "End of Time" and "Baby Boy," culminating in a hysterical Destiny's Child reunion with Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland that caused a stadium blackout.
2) Kendrick Lamar – 2025
Kendrick Lamar managed to rile up both Donald Trump and Drake during his halftime show. The Compton-born rapper performed his diss track "Not Like Us" and brought out Serena Williams to dance. Critics hailed it as one of the most significant mass-televised rap performances ever.
1) Prince – 2007
The greatest halftime show of all time belongs to Prince. His hair-raising 12-minute performance in the rain included covers of "We Will Rock You" and "All Along the Watchtower," followed by "1999/Baby I'm a Star," and closed with "Purple Rain." It stands as one of his greatest live performances ever.
