It is finally Super Bowl Sunday! Or Monday, if you live in Australia. While some tune in for the football, many of us are here for the spectacle of the halftime show, a pop culture moment that now rivals the game itself. This year, the world’s biggest stage belongs to Bad Bunny.
Each season, the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show becomes a cultural focal point, drawing millions of viewers far beyond the sport.
Fresh from his latest Grammy win, Bad Bunny steps into the spotlight as the first solo Spanish-language headliner in the event’s history, a milestone moment for one of the most streamed artists on the planet.
Bad Bunny was confirmed as this year’s headline act back in September, following months of speculation. Names like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish circulated among fans, with many hoping Swift could appear alongside her partner, Travis Kelce.
That fantasy never materialised, with Kelce’s team missing out on a Super Bowl appearance this year, clearing the stage for Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, now steps into the spotlight to make history.
With more than 77 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he is one of the most streamed artists on the planet. His most played track, DtMF, has surpassed one billion streams since its release in January 2025.
At the 2026 Grammys, host Trevor Noah was so excited to hear Bad Bunny perform that he attempted to coax him into singing, despite halftime show obligations barring appearances elsewhere. The artist initially declined, before relenting to sing a few lines of DtMF after Noah launched into the track a-cappella before a salsa band joined in.
Luckily for us, the wait is over. Here is everything you need to know about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
For Australian viewers, the timing is early, but the payoff is worth it. The Super Bowl takes place on Monday, 8 February 2026, with the halftime show expected to begin between 12pm and 12.30pm AEDT.
Whether you are watching for the football or setting an alarm purely for Bad Bunny, there are several ways to tune in live from California.
The easiest way to watch the Super Bowl, halftime show included, is via 7plus, which will stream the entire game live and free across Australia. The Seven Network will also broadcast the game on free to air television, meaning you can catch the halftime show without a subscription or sign-up.
The full broadcast will also be available live on ESPN via Kayo Sports.
