Bad Bunny’s performance during the Super Bowl LX halftime show has received nine nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards, setting a new record for the most nominations ever earned by a Super Bowl halftime production.
The nominations include Outstanding Variety Special (Live), along with recognition for directing, choreography, lighting design, music direction, production design, hairstyling, and several other creative and technical achievements. The performance was also produced with Bad Bunny serving as one of the credited executive producers.
The halftime show drew one of the largest television audiences of the year and quickly became one of the most-watched performances in Super Bowl history. Its broad Emmy recognition reflects the growing scale and creative ambition behind the NFL’s annual music event.
In recent years, Super Bowl halftime shows have received increasing attention from television awards, recognizing not only the artists on stage but also the teams responsible for producing these large live broadcasts. This year’s nominations continue that trend, highlighting the extensive work involved in creating a performance seen by millions of viewers around the world.