Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny is set to headline the highly anticipated Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, but fans across the globe are asking one key question: what time does the performance actually begin?
When Does Bad Bunny Take the Stage?
Super Bowl LX, scheduled for 8th February 2026, will kick off at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), which translates to 3:30 PM Pacific Time (PT) and 11:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the United Kingdom. However, pinpointing the exact start of the halftime spectacle is not straightforward.
An NFL game consists of four quarters, each officially 15 minutes long, but frequent stoppages in play mean the actual duration is variable. Consequently, the halftime show does not have a fixed start time. Historically, it commences approximately 90 minutes after the initial kick-off, but this is only an estimate.
Estimated Start Times for Bad Bunny's Performance
Based on the typical 90-minute window after kick-off, here are the projected start times for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show across major regions:
- United States (East Coast - ET): Between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM
- United States (West Coast - PT): Between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM
- United Kingdom (GMT): Between 1:00 AM and 1:30 AM on 9th February
- Mainland Europe (CEST): Between 2:00 AM and 2:30 AM on 9th February
Viewers are strongly advised to tune in slightly earlier than these estimated times to ensure they do not miss the beginning of the show, as game flow can sometimes be faster than anticipated.
Duration and Potential Guest Appearances
In recent years, Super Bowl halftime performances have consistently lasted between 13 and 15 minutes. Bad Bunny's set is expected to follow this pattern. For context, the 2025 show featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA ran for just over 13 minutes, while Usher delivered a 15-minute spectacle in 2024.
As of now, Bad Bunny is the sole confirmed artist for the 2026 halftime show. However, it is common for headline acts to bring out surprise guests. There has been significant speculation on social media, with rumours suggesting a potential collaboration with Cardi B on their hit song 'I Like It'. Official confirmations regarding special guests are still pending.
A Look Back at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl History
This will not be Bad Bunny's first appearance on the Super Bowl stage. The global icon previously performed as a special guest alongside Shakira and Jennifer Lopez during the memorable Super Bowl 2020 halftime show, showcasing his dynamic stage presence to a worldwide audience.
With the event still some time away, further details regarding the setlist, production, and confirmed guests for Bad Bunny's headline performance are expected to be announced closer to the date.
