The NFL may be planning to hand the mic to Adele next year! According to insiders, the “Rolling in the Deep” singer has been in talks to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California. While nothing has been confirmed, the buzz is strong enough that fans are already imagining her belting out “Hello” to a stadium. The rumors come at a crucial point, as the headliner for the halftime show is speculated to be revealed this month.
Of course, Adele is not the only name swirling in the Super Bowl chatter. Taylor Swift, who has been a recurrent face for the Kansas City Chiefs thanks to her relationship with Travis Kelce, has also been mentioned as a contender. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fueled the speculation earlier this month by calling Swift a “special, special talent” on NBC’s Today, but clarified that Jay-Z and Roc Nation will have the final word.
If Adele does take the stage, it would mark a full-circle moment. She famously revealed in 2016 that she turned down the offer for the 2017 Super Bowl, explaining that the show “is not about music” and that decided to decline the offer. This time around, with her fiancé Rich Paul in the sports world spotlight and a strong hits catalog, the timing could be right. Whether it is Adele or Taylor Swift, September is when the NFL makes the big reveal, so get ready!