After winning a Grammy for Album of the Year, Bad Bunny is keeping his 2026 momentum rolling by headlining this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. The Latin superstar is expected to deliver a performance largely in Spanish, celebrating his American Puerto Rican heritage on one of the biggest stages in the world.
With that spotlight comes pressure. Many Super Bowl halftime shows lean on surprise guest appearances to elevate the moment and turn a strong set into a historic one. So the big question remains: who could Bad Bunny bring out on Super Bowl Sunday?
Big Names Linked to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Performance
Last year, Kendrick Lamar filled his halftime set with high-profile appearances, bringing out R&B standout SZA to perform their joint tracks “Luther” and “All the Stars.” The show also featured Samuel L. Jackson, who appeared repeatedly in character as “Uncle Sam,” while tennis icon Serena Williams also had an on-field cameo.
Bad Bunny has only teased one detail about what fans should expect. “The world will dance,” he promised in a short teaser clip, keeping the rest of the performance tightly under wraps.
Cardi B
The betting favorite is Cardi B, who is currently dating Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Cardi and Bad Bunny have collaborated before, most notably on her 2018 smash hit “I Like It,” which remains one of the most recognizable Latin crossover records of the last decade. Their chemistry and shared history make this an easy and crowd-pleasing choice.
Post Malone
Post Malone is well acquainted with performing on NFL stages. He headlined this season’s Thanksgiving halftime show during the Cowboys game, teamed up with Beyoncé for her memorable 2024 Christmas Day performance, and sang “America the Beautiful” ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
He has also previously shared the stage with Bad Bunny, joining him at Coachella in 2023. With Post Malone already slated to appear at a Super Bowl week event, bringing him into the halftime show would be seamless from a logistical standpoint.
Jennifer Lopez
When Jennifer Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira in 2020, Bad Bunny was featured as part of the performance.
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Bringing Lopez back onstage this time would flip it, giving Bad Bunny the chance to return the favor during the biggest moment of his career.
Daddy Yankee
Nothing would electrify the crowd quite like Bad Bunny sharing the stage with Daddy Yankee for the iconic reggaeton hit “Gasolina.” Still, that scenario seems improbable to say the least.
In November 2025, Daddy Yankee didn’t approve of the idea, explaining that he is currently focused on a different path without Bad Bunny.
While he emphasized his respect for Bad Bunny and called Benito an ally, he made it clear that a Super Bowl collaboration is not on the table at the moment.
The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots for the NFL championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, tonight.
