The NFL season hasn’t even kicked off yet, but speculation is already buzzing with BTS and Taylor Swift at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Taking place on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, other recent big names include Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Rihanna. And just with these three, the bar is sky-high.
According to Billboard, these are the ten artists most likely to set the stage on fire next February:
Billboard names potential artists who could play the 2026 Superbowl halftime show:
1. Taylor Swift
2. Jay-Z
3. Post Malone
4. Metallica
5. Green Day
6. BTS
7. Drake
8. Justin Bieber
9. Mariah Carey
10. Lady Gaga pic.twitter.com/LDnujuqdMO— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) August 26, 2025
#10. Lady Gaga
She owned halftime back in 2017, so why not do it again? With her recent successful comeback, she seems like a safe bet. The only question is whether the Super Bowl will finally allow a repeat solo headliner.
#09. Mariah Carey
With her upcoming album Here for It All and decades of hits, Mimi could finally claim the halftime spotlight. Her Video Vanguard performance this September may give a hint of what’s to come.
#08. Justin Bieber
Back after battling health issues, Bieber’s 2025 surprise album, “Swag,” reminded fans why he’s a generational artist. The Super Bowl stage would be a perfect comeback moment!
#07. Drake
His show could mark a recovery after losing the rap battle against Kendrick Lamar. He certainly has the hits and the potential to make a massive halftime.
#06. BTS
All seven members are finally back from military service, with a new album dropping in spring 2026. Their reunion tour timing aligns perfectly with the Super Bowl, and ARMYs are already manifesting this stage!
#05. Green Day
With the game in the Bay Area, who better than Berkeley’s own punk heroes? Their recent tours prove they can still pack a punch.
#04. Metallica
Another Bay Area pick. Picture Levi’s Stadium shaking to “Enter Sandman” and “Master of Puppets.” It’d be the loudest halftime show ever!
#03. Post Malone
With hits across pop, hip-hop, and country, Posty has range and bops! His massive music catalog might just be what the Super Bowl stage needs.
#02. Jay-Z
The mastermind behind Roc Nation’s halftime era could finally take the mic himself, especially with the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt “ coming.
#01. Taylor Swift
Thanks to her romance with Travis Kelce and her almost weekly appearances in the stadium stands, she’s already an NFL girl. With a new album dropping in October, “The Life of a Showgirl”, and fan theories about her comeback, a halftime show might seal the deal.
