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 I can share based on recent coverage.
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The NFL announced Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer for 2026. This followed reports that Taylor Swift had discussions but did not proceed with headlining. This marks a shift from Swift’s rumored involvement to Bad Bunny taking the main stage at the event scheduled for February 2026.[1]
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In earlier years, headline choices included Usher for LVIII (2024) and Kendrick Lamar for LIX (2025), showing how halftime headliners can vary year to year as negotiations and planning evolve.[2][3]
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Ongoing rumor/interest remains around other big-name acts (Adele, Taylor Swift, etc.) for future editions, but concrete announcements typically come closer to each Super Bowl date and are subject to the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation’s planning cycles.[4]
Illustration (example): a timeline of recent halftime shows shows Usher (LVIII, 2024), Kendrick Lamar (LIX, 2025), Bad Bunny (LX, 2026) with question marks around 2027+ due to evolving negotiations.[3][1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates directly from major outlets and summarize any new developments with citations.