When Super Bowl 60 kicks off this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, the football won’t be the only thing drawing eyes. Before the Patriots and Seahawks even line up for the opening snap, a pair of familiar faces from the worlds of rock and Hollywood will be setting the tone in Santa Clara.
According to reports, Jon Bon Jovi and Chris Pratt are set to introduce their respective teams during the pregame festivities. If that sounds familiar, it’s because last year’s Super Bowl featured a similar celebrity lead-in, with Jon Hamm and Bradley Cooper hyping up the Chiefs and Eagles. This time around, it’s Bon Jovi representing the Patriots and Pratt backing his hometown Seahawks - and both bring serious fan credentials to the table.
Bon Jovi’s ties to New England run deep. His NFL fandom took root during the Bill Parcells era with the Giants, and when Parcells and Bill Belichick made their way to Foxborough, Bon Jovi followed.
He’s been a fixture in Patriots Nation ever since, often spotted on the sidelines or in the owner’s box, and even had past ownership aspirations in the league. For him, this isn’t just about celebrity fanfare - it’s personal.
On the other sideline, Chris Pratt is all-in on the Seahawks. Raised just outside of Seattle, Pratt has long been part of the 12s - the famously passionate fanbase that helped define the Pete Carroll era.
He’s not shy about his Seahawks pride either, regularly repping the team in interviews and on social media. Expect him to bring that same energy when he takes the mic on Sunday.
As always, the Super Bowl is more than just a game - it’s a cultural event. And this year’s halftime show will only add to that spectacle.
Global superstar Bad Bunny is set to take center stage at halftime, bringing his genre-blending sound and electric performance style to the biggest stage in sports. The Puerto Rican-born rapper and singer has become one of the most influential artists in the world, and the NFL is betting big that he’ll deliver a show worthy of the moment.
Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about the league’s choice during a press conference on Monday, emphasizing both Bad Bunny’s artistic talent and his ability to connect with a massive, diverse audience. “Bad Bunny is - and I think that was demonstrated [at the Grammys] last night - one of the great artists in the world,” Goodell said. “But the other reason [we chose him] is he understood the platform he was on, and that this platform is used to unite people… to bring people together with their creativity, with their talents.”
It’s a delicate balancing act for the league, especially given the broader political climate and recent controversies surrounding immigration enforcement. But the NFL has made it clear: this halftime show is about unity, artistry, and celebrating a performer who resonates with millions.
So whether you’re tuning in for the game, the music, or just the spectacle, Super Bowl 60 has something for everyone. And while only one team will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when the final whistle blows, fans across the board are in for a night to remember.