Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Spectacle Features Unexpected Wedding Ceremony
Bad Bunny's groundbreaking halftime performance at Super Bowl LX on Sunday delivered more than just electrifying music and celebrity appearances. The Puerto Rican superstar's show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, included a genuine wedding ceremony that surprised millions of viewers worldwide.
A Real Wedding Amidst the Performance
During the halftime show for the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on February 8, 2026, an officiant appeared on stage to marry two people. Initial speculation on social media about whether this was an actual ceremony was confirmed by multiple sources.
NBC Sports reporter Rohan Nadkarni verified the authenticity of the wedding, and a representative for Bad Bunny confirmed to Variety that the nuptials were legitimate. This confirmation put to rest any doubts about the reality of the on-stage matrimony.
How This Unique Moment Came to Be
The extraordinary wedding moment originated when the couple initially invited Bad Bunny to attend their ceremony. However, the musician was unavailable due to his Super Bowl halftime show commitments. In an incredible turn of events, the couple was instead offered the opportunity to have their wedding ceremony during the halftime performance itself.
This created what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with the couple exchanging vows on one of the world's biggest stages during one of the most-watched television events of the year.
Celebrity Participation in the Ceremony
As the couple was married on stage, Lady Gaga performed a special Latin-inspired version of her 2024 hit collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile." The pop icon also danced with Bad Bunny during this memorable segment of the show.
Representatives for both Bad Bunny and the NFL have not yet responded to requests for comment about this unprecedented halftime show element. The inclusion of a real wedding ceremony represents a significant departure from traditional Super Bowl halftime programming.
Additional Star Power and Cultural Celebration
Beyond the wedding and Lady Gaga's appearance, Bad Bunny maintained the show's high energy by bringing out another Puerto Rican music icon: Ricky Martin. This addition further emphasized the cultural celebration that defined the halftime performance.
The show served as a powerful showcase of Latino culture and music on one of American television's largest platforms, blending entertainment with genuine human moments.
Social Media Reactions to the Historic Performance
Viewers on social media platform X praised Bad Bunny's performance and the unexpected wedding ceremony. One user expressed, "So many emotions. Bad Bunny got me feeling like I was at Puerto Rican wedding, family reunion and liberation party. Beautiful. He killed it."
Another observer noted, "Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance was able to encapsulate Latino culture in 15 minutes. The kid being asleep on the chairs during the wedding is PEAK."
A third viewer shared, "Didn't expect to get choked up. That was beautiful, Bad Bunny! Loved the set and the camera work at the wedding scene specifically."
These reactions highlight how the combination of musical performance and authentic human moments created a particularly emotional experience for viewers, transcending typical entertainment expectations for the Super Bowl halftime show.
