Super Bowl halftime show rumors tracker: Latest news on Adele, Taylor Swift and other NFL options for 2026
The NFL has plenty of options at its disposal as it attempts to find a halftime performer for Super Bowl 60.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on the Super Bowl Halftime Show:
- Bad Bunny headlined Super Bowl LX (2026) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, marking a historic first for a Spanish-language artist on the NFL stage. This followed reports that Taylor Swift had discussions but the league went with Bad Bunny instead.[1][3][6]
- The show aired on February 8, 2026, with Bad Bunny performing during the halftime window after kickoff. Start times generally place the halftime act around 8:00 p.m. ET, though the exact timing can shift with game flow.[3]
- Rumors and coverage around potential alternate headliners (Adele, Taylor Swift) circulated ahead of the announcement, but no official performance by Swift occurred in 2026.[9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, sourced update on the latest reactions, setlist highlights, and notable production details from reliable outlets.