Roger Goodell Breaks His Silence – Drops Giant Truth Bomb On NFL’s Decision To Pick Bad Bunny For Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show

Roger Goodell Shuts Down Bad Bunny Critics With Super Bowl Halftime Mic DropRoger Goodell (Photo By Matthew Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images)

When the NFL chose Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show, fans and critics reacted fast. Some were excited, others weren’t impressed, and even Donald Trump questioned the choice.

But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell isn’t having any of it. He came out swinging this week, defending the league’s choice and throwing some serious weight behind the Puerto Rican superstar. “He’s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,” Goodell said, according to NFL reporter Mike Garafolo. “That’s what we try to achieve.”

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Goodell doubled down, saying the decision was “carefully thought through” and that he’s “confident” in it. His tone made one thing clear, this is not up for debate. “We’re confident it’s going to be a great show and that he understands the platform that he’s on,” Goodell said. “I think it’s going to be exciting and a united moment.”

Goodell Has Spoken, Bad Bunny Isn’t Going Anywhere

Bad Bunny performing on stageBad Bunny (Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK)
The NFL’s decision has created a lot of online talk, but Goodell’s remarks sounded like a full-on mic drop. Critics, including Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, have questioned why the league chose a global reggaeton artist over a homegrown American act. Trump even gave his opinion, saying, “I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s crazy.”


Still, Goodell and his team aren’t budging. They believe Bad Bunny brings exactly what the Super Bowl needs, global reach and star power. And to be fair, this isn’t his first dance on football’s biggest stage. He already performed alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at Super Bowl 54.

The timing makes things even more interesting. Bad Bunny hasn’t toured the U.S. during his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, which made some fans skeptical. But the NFL is looking at the bigger picture.

Super Bowl 60 will take place on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation producing the halftime show again. The setlist and guest performers are still a secret, but Goodell’s confidence suggests it could be an unforgettable show.

Because if the commissioner’s tone is any sign, the league isn’t just betting on Bad Bunny, they’re betting on a global moment no critic can stop.