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NFL announces Jay-Z as 2027 Super Bowl halftime headliner

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2027, the National Football League announced on Monday.

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Jay-Z wearing a black cap and sunglasses among a group of people.
Jay-Z among a group of people. This contextual photo does not depict the announced 2027 Super Bowl halftime performance.

Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in February, the National Football League announced on Monday. The announcement names him as the performer for next year's show.

The Super Bowl is scheduled for February 14 in Los Angeles. Viewers will be able to watch on Walt Disney's ABC and ESPN television networks, with streaming available through Disney+ and the ESPN app.

Jay-Z's company, Roc Nation, has produced the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019. He also plays a key role in choosing the performer for each year's show.

US television audiences for the halftime performance often exceed 100 million viewers. The show's ratings also often surpass the audience for the championship game itself.

Jay-Z is known for songs including “99 Problems” and “Hard Knock Life.” His collaborations include “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys and “Crazy in Love” with Beyonce.