Super Bowl 60 Countdown: Bad Bunny Set for Historic Half-Time Show

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The countdown to Super Bowl 60 is almost over, and the atmosphere in the San Francisco Bay Area is electric. The game will take place in Santa Clara, California, where the New England Patriots are chasing a record-breaking seventh victory, while the Seattle Seahawks enter as narrow favorites to lift the Lombardi Trophy.

Millions of fans around the world will tune in, but many will be watching just as much for the half-time show, which promises to make history. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will perform a full set entirely in Spanish, becoming the first solo male Latin artist to headline the event.

Super Bowl “Medal Table”

While there are no medals, the stakes are high:

• The Patriots aim for a record seventh win, surpassing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Seattle makes its first Super Bowl appearance since 2015, seeking a second championship.

• Under the leadership of Aden Durde, the first British coach to reach the Super Bowl, the Seahawks’ formidable defense makes them strong contenders.

Day 2 Highlights

Super Bowl week has turned the Bay Area into a hub of entertainment and pop culture:

• Jon Hamm hosted the NFL’s season awards, joined by Robert Irwin, who brought a snake to the media center to promote the first NFL game in Melbourne.

• Shaquille O’Neal and Post Malone hosted major events, while artists like Olivia Dean, Shaboozey, Sting, Calvin Harris, Zach Bryan, and Teddy Swims performed at other festivities.

• Cardi B performed on Saturday before watching her partner Stefon Diggs play for the Patriots.

• Celebrities expected on game day include Roger Federer, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Mark Wahlberg, and Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Bad Bunny had expressed concerns over potential ICE raids during his current tour, but the NFL has confirmed there are no immigration operations planned around any Super Bowl events.

What’s Next

Super Bowl 60 kicks off on Sunday, February 8, at 23:30 GMT, broadcast live on Channel 5, Sky Sports, and DAZN, with live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds. In the U.S., NBC will serve as the host broadcaster.

Quick facts about this Super Bowl:

• Cheapest resale ticket: $4,388

• Last year’s TV audience: 127.7 million in the U.S.

• Average 30-second ad cost: $8 million, with some reaching $10 million

• Super Bowl 60 is expected to generate over $500 million for the local economy, attracting 90,000+ visitors from outside the Bay Area

Fans can expect a historic showdown, combining American football with global music and pop culture, while millions worldwide tune in to witness both the game and a landmark half-time performance by Bad Bunny.