Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced on October 26, 2026 that Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Image: Apple Music (official Super Bowl LXI halftime announcement teaser still)
The Announcement
The announcement was made on Monday, October 26, 2026, during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Monday Night Football game. The game is Super Bowl LXI, on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It airs on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, plus NFL+ mobile, with a Spanish-language telecast on ESPN Deportes and Disney+ and Univision. The announcement teaser is a black-and-white video of Jay-Z sitting in a stadium seat surrounded by goats, captioned by Apple Music GOAT's out of the bag, and set to Public Service Announcement (Interlude) from The Black Album (2003).
Before this announcement, the Super Bowl LXI halftime performer was still unannounced.
What Jay-Z and the NFL Said
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.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that when the league first reached its agreement with Roc Nation, his one request was that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him.
Why This Moment Matters
Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 as live music entertainment strategist and co-produces the halftime show. Jay-Z has never headlined it before. Prior Roc Nation-era headliners were The Weeknd, Dr. Dre's West Coast lineup, Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
For background, see the Jay-Z biography.
Jay-Z's record includes 25 Grammy Awards and 89 nominations. He was the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2021. He has released no album since 4:44 in 2017. The year 2026 marks 30 years of Reasonable Doubt (1996) and 25 years of The Blueprint. Anniversary shows included three sold-out nights at Yankee Stadium, reported about $42 million gross, according to reports, plus shows in London and Paris and two nights at SoFi Stadium on October 23-24, 2026.
What to Expect
Guest speculation is strictly attributed and not confirmed. The NFL's announcement hinted Beyoncé could appear as a special guest, her first halftime return since 2016, after she headlined in 2013, per one outlet's reading of the release. For background, see the Beyoncé biography.
Prior reporting, according to reports, is strictly pre-announcement reporting and not a confirmed guest list: Puck's Dave Brooks reported on October 20, 2026, citing multiple sources, that Jay-Z had chosen himself over Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, while TMZ also mentioned Harry Styles as once in the running.
Watch the Official Video
Apple Music's official Super Bowl LXI halftime announcement teaser.
FAQ
When is the Super Bowl LXI halftime show? February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Who is headlining it? Jay-Z, announced on October 26, 2026 by Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation.
Where can fans watch it? On ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
Has Jay-Z headlined the halftime show before? No, Roc Nation has co-produced it since 2019, but this is his first time headlining.
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