Adele has been approached about performing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, but no formal offer has been extended to the British pop star, according to multiple industry sources. The game is scheduled for Santa Clara, California, in February, and insiders say conversations have taken place, though a final decision remains pending.
Industry chatter has centered on Adele as a leading candidate, but there has also been heavy speculation about other high-profile possibilities. Among the names floated in recent weeks are Taylor Swift, a noted Chiefs fan who has been suggested by some NFL observers as a potential headliner, and Miley Cyrus, who has performed at major TV events in the past but has never held the halftime slot. Adele’s fiancé, Rich Paul, is one of sports’ most influential agents, a factor often cited in discussions about the pairing of performer and league.
Adele has attended the Super Bowl as a fan in the past, including a performance-driven appearance at a Las Vegas show where she joked that her goal in 2014 was to see Rihanna live rather than the football game itself. Sources say she has been approached to headline; however, the NFL and sponsor Pepsi have not confirmed any formal offer to Adele or to any other artist. The league typically announces the halftime performer through Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company that partners with the NFL on the show, with the formal selection usually revealed in September. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has publicly raised the possibility of Swift taking the stage, though he declined to provide specifics during a recent interview.
Historically, the show has been curated by Roc Nation in partnership with the NFL, and performers are chosen after a process that weighs global appeal, song catalog, and live-performance capabilities. Reps for Adele did not comment on the reports. The singer has previously addressed the idea of doing the Super Bowl; in 2016, she told a crowd she wasn’t interested in participating because the performance is not strictly about music. She also acknowledged attending the game to see Rihanna when Rihanna performed in a prior year.
The conversation around the 2026 halftime show arrives amid ongoing speculation about which star will take the stage, but as of now, no one has been formally booked. The NFL has historically used the halftime show as a marquee global moment, and the decision will hinge on negotiations between Roc Nation, the league, and the artist’s team. As the story develops, fans and industry watchers will be watching for an official confirmation.
The spectacle remains a potential pivot point for the league’s broader entertainment strategy, and if Adele does take the field, she would join a lineage of performers who have helped shape the halftime show as a cultural touchstone beyond football.
