Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Drake, BTS and more lead speculation for 2026 Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in California!
The countdown to Super Bowl LX is on, and so is the speculation about who will take the coveted halftime stage on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With just over five months to go before the big game, fans and industry insiders are already buzzing about which superstar might deliver next year’s show.
After Usher’s star-packed 2024 performance in Las Vegas, Rihanna’s unforgettable pregnancy reveal in 2023, and Kendrick Lamar’s critically praised set earlier this year in New Orleans, expectations are sky-high. With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation continuing to co-produce since 2019, the halftime show has leaned into bold, culture-shifting moments—and the buzz around 2026 suggests another headline-making choice.
At the top of nearly every prediction list is Taylor Swift, who has never headlined the Super Bowl but feels more connected to the NFL than ever. Not only did she sell out Levi’s Stadium with The Eras Tour in July 2023, but her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has kept her in the football spotlight. On Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Taylor Swift teased possible ties between her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl (out October 3) and the big game, fueling even more speculation. With her track record of Easter eggs and hints, many fans believe 2026 could finally be her year.
Taylor Swift isn’t the only name in the mix. Justin Bieber is staging a comeback following health challenges, dropping his first album in four years, Swag, in July. A Super Bowl set could serve as his full reintroduction to live audiences.
Drake, fresh off his 14th Billboard 200 No. 1 album and European tour success, is another contender who could bring rap dominance to the halftime stage.
Global icons are also in the conversation, with BTS preparing their long-awaited return after all seven members completed mandatory military service. Their planned album and tour for 2026 could align perfectly with a high-profile halftime performance.
Rock could make a rare return too, especially with the game hosted in the Bay Area. Local legends Metallica and Green Day have both been mentioned as possibilities, each boasting the catalog and live energy to electrify Levi’s Stadium.
Other big names on the radar include Mariah Carey, who has a new album Here for It All on the way, Post Malone, whose genre-spanning hits would appeal to the Super Bowl’s massive audience, and even Jay-Z himself, who is rumored to be readying his first album in eight years. With the 30th anniversary of his classic debut Reasonable Doubt approaching, fans are speculating that the Roc Nation founder could finally step into the spotlight at the very show he helps produce.
From pop powerhouses to hip-hop legends to rock royalty, the possibilities are wide open. With the NFL and Roc Nation traditionally revealing the halftime performer in September, fans won’t have to wait too long to see which of these superstars will take the stage in 2026. Until then, the speculation—and excitement—only keeps growing.
