NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by Bad Bunny as next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer amid continued MAGA backlash over the decision. Apple Music and the NFL announced Sept. 28 that Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl,

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer. Commissioner Roger Goodell made that clear Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked about the opposition to Bad Bunny's selection. Goodell reiterated that the league would not consider changing the performance. It will be Bad Bunny's show, and even complaints from the White House wouldn't sway the league.

Bad Bunny addressed the controversy surrounding the decision to be the Super Bowl halftime performer on “Saturday Night Live” when he spoke Spanish during parts of his monologue. “If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn,” the 31-year-old said.

Controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show has become an annual tradition, from the infamous Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction," to Kendrick Lamar's 2025 performance leading to complaints over a lack of diversity five days before Lamar won five Grammys for "Not Like Us."

Many MAGA loyalists are outraged at the NFL for the pick because of Bad Bunny’s outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump.

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Regarding the Raiders, Tre Tucker is Geno Smith's leading receiver this year, having caught 29 passes for 389 yards and four touchdowns. Vegas spent two draft picks on Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Jack Bech, but the rookies have combined for just 12 receptions, 167 yards and zero touchdowns.