Key Takeaways:
- Bad Bunny says fans do not need to know Spanish to enjoy his 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show — they just need to be ready to dance.
- He didn’t deny the possibility of surprise guests but kept the lineup under wraps.
- His set will mark a major moment for Latin music and culture on a global stage.
The anticipation surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance this Sunday, February 8th, in Santa Clara, California, is rivaling the excitement for the football game itself. The Puerto Rican superstar, fresh off winning Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, addressed expectations for the show during a press conference on Thursday, February 5th.
Bad Bunny offered reassurance to fans concerned about a potential language barrier. While he previously joked on “Saturday Night Live” in October 2025, suggesting viewers had “four months to learn Spanish,” he clarified that understanding the language isn’t a prerequisite for enjoyment. “I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s going to be fun, and it’s going to be easy, and people only have to worry about [dancing],” he told Apple Music’s Ebro Darden and Zane Lowe. “I know that I told them that they had four months to learn Spanish. They don’t even have to learn Spanish. It’s better if they learn to dance, but I think there’s no better dance than the one that comes from the heart.”
The halftime show is poised to be a landmark moment for Latin music and culture, with Bad Bunny being the first Latino and Spanish-speaking artist to headline the event as a solo act. This historic selection has been widely celebrated, though it also sparked some debate regarding the appeal of a largely Spanish-language catalog to a broader audience.
Adding to the intrigue, speculation is rife about potential guest appearances. Bad Bunny, who previously performed as a guest during Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s 2020 Super Bowl halftime show, remained tight-lipped about his lineup. When directly asked about surprise guests, he responded, “You know that’s something that I’m not gonna tell you. I don’t know why you asked that.”
He did, however, emphasize the inclusive nature of the performance, stating, “Well, of course, I think I have a lot of guests. It’s gonna be my family, my friends, all [of] the Latino community around the world … the whole country. There’s a lot of people that love me around the world.”
Bad Bunny described the preparations as a blend of work and indulgence, jokingly mentioning a diet of “eating smashburgers and thinking about the Super Bowl halftime show at 4 a.m.” He also noted he’s been focused on “working out, getting healthy” in anticipation of the performance.
The artist, whose given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was greeted by enthusiastic fans chanting “Benito” as he arrived at the Thursday press conference, sporting a distinctive outfit consisting of a gray fur coat, a gray pinstriped suit, a gray double-pointed beanie, and oversized sunglasses.
As Super Bowl LX approaches, Bad Bunny appears poised to deliver a performance that prioritizes joy, cultural celebration, and, above all, the universal language of dance.
