Bad Bunny has rewritten Super Bowl history, becoming the first artist to deliver a fully Spanish-language halftime performance on the game’s biggest stage.
Backed by pulsating reggaeton beats and unapologetic cultural pride, the Puerto Rican superstar transformed the halftime show into a global moment.
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His moment on the international stage came after a momentous win at the 2026 Grammys, where he took home Album of the Year – once again making history, as the first artist to win for a non-English language album.
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In the lead up to today’s performance, Bad Bunny emphasised how grateful he was to get the opportunity to bring his album “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos” to the national stage.
“I wasn’t looking for anything of this. I wasn’t looking for the Album of the Year at the Grammys, also at the Latin Grammys. I wasn’t looking to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show,” he said. “I was looking to connect with my roots, connect with my people more than ever, connect with myself, with my history, with my culture, and I did in a very honest way.”
Bad Bunny’s halftime show followed a stellar pre-kickoff lineup led by Green Day, who tore through hits including “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “American Idiot.” Charlie Puth sang the national anthem, Brandi Carlile delivered “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of the build-up.
The NFL will soon make its way to Australia, with its first-ever regular season game for points between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers set for Melbourne. As part of its global commitment, the NFL has also confirmed games in London, Berlin, and Madrid.
The date, kickoff time, and ticketing details are expected to be revealed in the coming months, giving Melburnians plenty of time to prepare for what promises to be a truly unforgettable sporting spectacle.