Jay‑Z confirmed to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb 14, 2027

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced the New York rapper will perform at the 2027 halftime show, sparking predictions about songs and guest artists.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:54:47 GMT

Jay‑Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Feb. 14, 2027, the NFL announced on Oct. 26, 2026.

What happened

The league confirmed the announcement on Monday, Oct. 26, stating that the rapper will perform at the halftime show for the first time. The event will be held at SoFi Stadium, the venue for the 2027 Super Bowl, and will be streamed on Disney+ and ABC as part of the broader broadcast plan.

What the reports add

Billboard reported that the halftime slot follows seven years of Roc Nation serving as the NFL’s live‑music entertainment strategist, a role that has produced shows for Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, The Weeknd and Bad Bunny. Rolling Stone noted that the decision was controversial because Roc Nation has executive‑produced the halftime show since 2019, but argued that Jay‑Z’s three‑decade catalog and chart record justify the selection. Billboard’s poll article highlighted fan interest in which songs Jay‑Z might perform and mentioned speculation about possible guest performers, though no official guest list has been released.

What was said

In a press release, Jay‑Z said, “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey… Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true,” as reported by Billboard. The NFL’s official statement, also cited by Billboard, confirmed the partnership with Apple Music and Roc Nation for the halftime production.

How it came about

Roc Nation has advised the NFL on halftime productions since 2019, a fact detailed in Felo’s earlier coverage (Jay‑Z confirmed as headliner for Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show). The partnership has yielded previous shows featuring major artists, setting the stage for Jay‑Z’s own performance. The announcement follows broader Super Bowl media plans, including Disney+ streaming of the game (Disney+ to stream 2027 Super Bowl and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve).

Key facts

Jay‑Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium. (billboard.com)
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced the lineup on Oct. 26, 2026. (billboard.com)
Roc Nation has been the NFL’s halftime‑show strategist since 2019. (billboard.com)
Jay‑Z said the performance is a "dream come true" in a press release. (billboard.com)