Jay-Z Confirmed to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027
The announcement puts Jay-Z on the halftime stage after years of involvement behind the scenes through Roc Nation, with the performance set for February 2027 in California.
By Hushread Stories, from 9 outlets · First published 27 Oct 2026
In brief
- Jay Z has officially been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
- The game and halftime performance are scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium.
- The stadium is in Inglewood, California, placing the upcoming performance in the Los Angeles area.
- His company Roc Nation already curates the halftime show, giving him an existing role behind the scenes.
- Apple and the NFL announced the booking on October 27, following earlier reports of his selection.
Timeline · 2 moments
Scheduled halftime performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
ABC News ↗Apple and NFL officially announce Jay-Z as halftime headliner
MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories ↗How it started
Jay-Z already had a role in the Super Bowl halftime show before becoming its next headliner. His company Roc Nation curates the performance, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Reports of his upcoming appearance circulated before the official announcement. Consequence of Sound reported that word of the booking first leaked in the media the previous week.
How it unfolded
On October 27, Apple and the NFL announced that Jay-Z would headline the 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, according to MacRumors.
The confirmation came less than 48 hours after he walked off the stage at SoFi Stadium that weekend, Deadline Hollywood reported. His halftime booking will bring him back to the same venue.
ABC News confirmed the date and location: Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Where it stands
The headliner is now officially confirmed, rather than simply reported as a prospective booking. Consequence of Sound reported the NFL's confirmation, while Variety Movies also identified Jay-Z as the performer for the February show.
The central change is his position on the bill. Having already helped shape the halftime show through Roc Nation, he is now set to take its headline slot himself, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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