NFL Names Jay-Z for 2027 Halftime at SoFi Stadium
The rapper’s final scheduled concerts this month will double as a dress rehearsal for his February performance.
By Petra Murphy ·
Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, marking his first appearance on the NFL’s biggest stage in three decades. The announcement lands just days before the rapper concludes a 30th-anniversary tour, setting the stage for a high-profile performance in Inglewood, California.
The NFL, Apple Music, and Jay-Z revealed the booking on Monday, October 26, 2026. The game is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. The disclosure coincided with a live matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, allowing the organization to debut the news during a prime-time broadcast.
In a statement, Jay-Z reflected on the timeline of his career. “From ‘Reasonable Doubt’ to standing on the halftime stage of the Super Bowl, this has been a journey,” he said. “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This streak continues to be a dream come true.”
Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company, has produced the halftime show since 2019. The firm recently signed a five-year extension that secures its role in the production through 2029. Under this arrangement, recent shows have leaned heavily into hip-hop and rap. Last year’s event at Levi’s Stadium featured Bad Bunny, with special appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
The Los Angeles area has hosted the halftime show previously. The 2022 event featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, with contributions from 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. Other recent performers include Kendrick Lamar and SZA in 2025, Usher in 2024, and Rihanna in 2023. Despite these connections, Jay-Z has never performed at a Super Bowl prior to this booking.
The 25-time Grammy winner has spent this year on the “Jay-Z 30” tour. The itinerary began in July with three nights at Yankee Stadium. He followed with two shows in London and one in Paris in September. His final scheduled dates are October 23 and 24 at SoFi Stadium. These last two concerts will take place at the same venue as his upcoming Super Bowl set, effectively serving as a rehearsal for the February 14 performance.
