Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California . The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys versus Philadelphia Eagles Monday Night Football game on October 26, 2026 . Almost immediately after the reveal, social media filled with calls for Beyoncé to join her husband on stage. No guest performers have been confirmed yet .
The Announcement That Started the Beyoncé Talk
The reveal came through a teaser video soundtracked by “Public Service Announcement (Interlude)” from Jay-Z’s 2003 album The Black Album . The clip showed Jay-Z sitting in stadium seats and carried the caption “GOAT’s out of the bag” . ESPN aired the announcement during the Cowboys-Eagles game, which took place in the same venue that will host the Super Bowl .
Jay-Z’s selection is unusual because his company, Roc Nation, has produced and advised on the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019 . The New York Times noted that the announcement puts “at center stage the man who is in charge of selecting the artist for the United States’ most-watched television event” . Reports from Puck and Deadline had already suggested Jay-Z was choosing himself for the slot before the official confirmation .
Why Fans Want Beyoncé on the Halftime Stage
Reactions to the Jay-Z announcement were mixed. Some users questioned the decision, while others saw it as a chance for a major family moment. Hindustan Times gathered several fan responses, including one that read: “WE DONT WANT IT UNLESS BEYONCÉ IS THERE” . Another comment said the show would only be interesting “if he brings out someone like beyonce or kanye” .
A different fan pointed out the range Jay-Z could bring as a headliner: “hypothetically he can bring out Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, even Linkin Park (RIP Chester) and hit pretty much every demographic, it makes sense” . The same report stated clearly that “there’s no confirmation of Beyoncé performing in the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, as guest stars have not been announced yet” .
Other online comments took a harder tone. The Shadow League collected reactions including one user who wrote “About to get some good sleep during halftime” and another who called Jay-Z “just an everyday narcissist” . A separate report from The Celeb Post noted that some fans were discussing a boycott of the halftime show . The same report mentioned that singers including Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, BTS, and Miley Cyrus were considered before Jay-Z took the slot .
Beyoncé Has Done This Twice Before
The demand for Beyoncé is built on her own halftime history. She headlined the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show on February 3, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, bringing out Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child . She returned on February 7, 2016, as a guest during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show headlined by Coldplay, alongside Bruno Mars .
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been married since 2008 . Their shared catalog includes the 2003 song “Crazy in Love”, a track that fans have pointed to as a natural fit for a joint halftime moment . The Valentine’s Day date of Super Bowl LXI has only added to that line of thinking, with several outlets noting the timing .
Jay-Z Called the Booking a Dream Come True
Jay-Z released a statement through the NFL after the announcement. “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” he said. “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true” .
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also commented on the booking. Goodell said that when the league first reached its agreement with Roc Nation, he had one request: “that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him” . ABC commentator Scott Van Pelt said on the broadcast: “It will be Jay-Z in SoFi on Valentine’s Day” . Analyst Jason Kelce added: “He is the GOAT. He’s got more stadium-ready hits than most artists have songs, period” .
The Roc Nation Connection Behind the Halftime Show
Roc Nation partnered with the NFL in 2019 to produce the halftime show and support social justice initiatives . Since then, the halftime stage has featured Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd, Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny . Jay-Z has received multiple Emmy nominations as an executive producer of the halftime show and won for the 2022 all-star hip-hop set and the 2026 Bad Bunny performance .
The 2027 show will be the eighth halftime production under Roc Nation . Roc Nation will executive produce the show, with Hamish Hamilton directing .
When and Where to Watch Super Bowl LXI
Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California . The game will air on ABC for the first time in two decades, simulcast on ESPN, and stream on Disney+ for the first time . Mobile viewers in the United States can watch through NFL+ .
International audiences will follow regional broadcast arrangements. Canada will carry the game through Bell Media properties, including TSN and CTV, which hold NFL rights in the country. UK viewers will see the game through the NFL’s existing partners, with Sky Sports holding live rights and BBC carrying free-to-air coverage in recent seasons. Australia coverage runs through ESPN and Kayo Sports, while India viewers can follow the game through Star Sports and streaming platforms that carry NFL content. Exact international kickoff times and streaming options are set by each regional rights holder.
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What Is Confirmed About Guest Performers
No guest performers have been announced for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show as of October 27, 2026 . The NFL and Apple Music have not released any lineup beyond Jay-Z as the headliner. Every name beyond Jay-Z, including Beyoncé, remains speculation at this stage.
“He has to bring out Beyoncé. Literally the only way people will care.” — a fan comment collected by Pro Football Network
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