Musician to Headline Super Bowl 2026 Pregame Show

The NFL revealed on Sunday, November 30, that Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones are set to perform at the Super Bowl 2026 Pregame Show. The event is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara.

Bad Bunny will serve as the main act for Super Bowl 2026, with the full event being broadcast live on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock.

Charlie Puth to Lead Pregame Entertainment

Charlie Puth will headline the pregame show, which is designed to showcase performances in American Sign Language (ASL). All signed performances for both the pregame show and the Apple Music Halftime Show will be in collaboration with Alexis Kashar from Love Sign and Howard Rosenblum from Deaf Equality.

Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, shared her enthusiasm about Puth joining the lineup alongside other remarkable performers. She stated, Charlie, Brandi, and Coco are generational talents, and we are honored to have them alongside our extraordinary deaf performers on Super Bowl LXs world stage.

Puth, 33, will perform the National Anthem at the pregame show, ahead of his fourth studio album, Whatevers Clever!, which is set for release on March 6, 2026. Brandi Carlile will perform America the Beautiful, while Grammy-winning R&B artist Coco Jones will present a stirring rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Perez added, This moment embodies the very best of culture, live performance, and our country, perfectly kicking off game day.

Historic and Inclusive Performances

Super Bowl 2026 will mark the first time a non-English-speaking artist headlines the event, with Celimar Rivera Cosme performing in Puerto Rican Sign Language. Charlie Puth shared his excitement on Instagram, stating, I cant believe Im saying this I will be performing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.

Fans responded enthusiastically online, with one commenting, You AND Bad Bunny? Oh dear, this Super Bowl was made specifically for me. Another wrote, OMGGG Im so happy and excited!! 2026 is CHARLIE PUTHS year.

Author: Sophia Brooks