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NFL Stands By Bad Bunny for Super Bowl Halftime as Tour Dates Move Up

The league’s stance follows tour schedule shifts to January with reports pointing to a Spanish-language set.

Overview

  • Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL will not replace Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX and defended the choice as reflecting the league’s global reach.
  • President Donald Trump criticized the selection, while a Change.org petition urging a swap for George Strait surpassed 50,000 signatures, according to reports.
  • Telemundo executive Luis Fernández and prior remarks by the artist indicate the performance will be delivered in Spanish rather than translated to English.
  • Organizers rebooked Latin American shows, moving Peru dates to January 16–17 and Chile dates to January 9–11, with tickets remaining valid and refunds available; Peru’s refund deadline is November 10.
  • Shakira and Jennifer Lopez publicly praised the decision, framing it as a milestone for Latin music’s visibility on one of television’s biggest stages.