Taylor Swift’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumors Debunked

Taylor Swift Addresses Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumors

Taylor Swift recently clarified that she did not decline the opportunity to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which will feature Bad Bunny as the headliner. During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she addressed various rumors surrounding her participation.

The Truth Behind the Speculation

Swift specifically countered a popular internet claim: the notion that she turned down the show due to restrictions over ownership of the performance footage. “No, no, no,” she emphasized in response to the rumors.

The Super Bowl halftime show is orchestrated by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation, with the latter being the brainchild of music mogul Jay-Z. Swift mentioned her close relationship with Jay-Z’s team, sharing that they often check in to see how she feels about the Super Bowl.

A Personal Connection to the Game

“I am in love with a guy who does that sport on that actual field,” she stated, referencing her fiancé, Travis Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a Super Bowl champion. Swift shared her admiration for the sport, describing it as “violent chess” and “gladiators without swords.”

She humorously noted the intensity of her focus during the season, joking, “Can you imagine if he’s out there every single week, like putting his life on the line, and I’m like, ‘I wonder what my choreography should be?’”

Bad Bunny Takes Center Stage

In other news, it has been announced that Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Known for his Latin trap and reggaeton hits, he recently concluded a historic residency in Puerto Rico that attracted over half a million fans and is also leading the Latin Grammy nominations.

“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” Bad Bunny expressed in a statement. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history.”

On Saturday, he showed his comedic side by hosting the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live, even joking about his upcoming halftime performance.