Adele in Talks to Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Past Rejections
Reports say Adele is in talks to perform at the Santa Clara game next February, a decade after she declined the gig; no official booking yet.
Adele is reportedly in talks to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, with the big game set for February next year, according to Page Six. The discussions have not been confirmed by the singer or the NFL, and no official booking has been announced.
Historically, the pop star turned down the 2016 invitation to perform at the subsequent game, explaining to concertgoers that the halftime show is not about music and that she could not dance. She has attended the Super Bowl as a fan in recent years, often accompanied by fiancé Rich Paul. In 2024, she said she attended the game to see Rihanna.
Rising rumors also point to other high-profile contenders if the deal moves forward, with names such as Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus floated as possible runners-up.
In parallel, tabloid reports suggest Adele has signed a multi-million-pound contract to pen a tell-all autobiography, with publishers said to be eager to secure her story. The Sun cites a source familiar with publishing interest and notes that such a book would cover her rise to fame, childhood, and personal life, among other topics, and could coincide with a return to the road and potential new music.
The financial and industry context around Adele remains active. Reports in The Mirror indicate that her 2024 earnings benefited from Las Vegas and Munich residencies, helping to bolster her wealth as she explores potential new projects, including touring plans and studio work. The accounts cited describe the scale of her operations and related companies, underscoring the breadth of her enterprise beyond touring.
Public comment requests have been directed to Adele’s representatives, with Daily Mail noting that the publication has reached out for a response on the Super Bowl speculation and related business reports.