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Sports · October 27, 2026

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium, NFL announces

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The NFL and Apple Music have announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announcement was made during a Monday Night Football broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles game. Jay-Z and his entertainment company, Roc Nation, have partnered with the NFL as live music entertainment strategists since 2019, helping produce previous halftime shows. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated he had previously requested that Jay-Z take the stage himself when the moment felt right. The 2027 performance will coincide with the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z's debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt.'

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
  • The event will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
  • The date of the game is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027.
  • The NFL and Apple Music made the official announcement during Monday Night Football on Oct. 26, 2026.
  • Roc Nation, Jay-Z's company, has partnered with the NFL on halftime show production since 2019/2020.

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  • Jay-Z has won 25 Grammy awards.
  • The announcement video featured a goat, referencing the term 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT).
  • Super Bowl LXI will be the second time SoFi Stadium has hosted the championship game.
  • The 2027 Super Bowl will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

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