Fans Launch Major Petition Urging NFL to Replace Bad Bunny with Taylor Swift as Super Bowl Halftime Performer, Citing Her Record-Breaking Tour and Global Appeal

Fans Launch Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with Taylor Swift for Super Bowl Halftime Show

A growing number of football fans and music lovers have taken to social media and online petition platforms to call for a major change at next year’s Super Bowl halftime show — replacing Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny with global pop icon Taylor Swift.

The petition, launched earlier this week on Change.org, has already gathered tens of thousands of signatures, with supporters arguing that Swift’s global appeal, record-breaking tour, and reputation for delivering high-energy performances make her the ideal choice for the high-profile event.

“Taylor Swift has had the biggest tour of the decade, and she’s connecting with fans of all ages. She deserves the Super Bowl stage,” one fan wrote. “Bad Bunny is talented, but this year belongs to Taylor.”

The movement quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), where hashtags like #ReplaceBadBunny and #TaylorForSuperBowl began trending. Supporters have been posting clips of Swift’s Eras Tour performances as “proof” of why she should headline the halftime show instead.

Bad Bunny, who was reportedly tapped by the NFL to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, has not publicly commented on the growing petition. The Latin music megastar has been a dominant force in global pop culture, with multiple chart-topping albums and a massive international fanbase — though some critics argue that his style may not appeal to the broader Super Bowl audience.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift — who has never headlined the Super Bowl halftime show — continues to be one of the most requested artists for the role. Her ongoing Eras Tour has shattered attendance and revenue records, and her recent ventures, including her concert film and upcoming album re-releases, have kept her firmly in the public spotlight.

Despite the fan campaign, NFL insiders have not indicated any plans to reconsider their halftime lineup. However, with Swift’s unparalleled popularity and the ever-growing influence of her fanbase, the pressure on organizers may continue to mount in the weeks ahead.

“If there’s one artist who could make the Super Bowl even bigger than the game itself, it’s Taylor Swift,” another fan posted.

For now, the petition serves as another reminder of the popstar’s cultural power — and the passion of her devoted Swifties, who seem determined to make sure their idol gets her Super Bowl moment.