Jay‑Z to headline 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl show

Rapper Jay‑Z will headline the Apple Music‑sponsored halftime show at Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027. The event takes place at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area, and the game airs on ABC and ESPN. Apple Music confirmed the booking on Monday, October 26, 2026. The halftime show typically starts around 8:00 to 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

Jay‑Z’s musical résumé

Jay‑Z, whose birth name is Sean Carter, is co‑founder and chairman of Roc Nation, the company that produces the halftime concert. Roc Nation’s multiyear partnership on the show began in 2019 and was renewed in 2024. The rapper has won 25 Grammys, seven Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, 21 BET Hip‑Hop Awards and three Emmys, including one for last year’s halftime show starring Bad Bunny. He is married to Beyoncé. His roster includes Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera. He has also collaborated with Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Lil’ Wayne and Linkin Park.

Apple Music has sponsored the Super Bowl halftime show since 2022. Past headline acts include Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.

No other performers have been announced to join Jay‑Z on stage. The performance will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.