JAY-Z picks JAY-Z as Super Bowl 2027 halftime performer. Get tickets now

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Levy, M. (2026, October 20). JAY-Z picks JAY-Z as Super Bowl 2027 halftime performer. Get tickets now. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/ticket-sales/jay-z-to-perform-super-bowl-2027-halftime-show-get-tickets-now/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Matt Levy

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The NFL is reportedly considering JAY-Z as the headliner for the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show at SoFi Stadium, though this has not been officially confirmed. The Grammy-winning artist recently performed two concerts at SoFi Stadium and is scheduled to headline more shows there on October 23 and 24. These performances follow a series of high-profile concerts across various locations including Philadelphia, New York, England, and France earlier in the year. JAY-Z’s recent NYC concert featured over 45 songs and appearances by numerous special guests like Beyoncé and Rihanna.
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📰 Jay-Z Picks Himself For Super Bowl Halftime Show
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“Both articles report Jay-Z selecting himself for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.”
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“Both articles report on Jay-Z selecting himself to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2027, based in Los Angeles.”
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🔮 Although the news isn’t officially confirmed — the Hip-Hop icon hasn’t addressed the report yet — The Post speculates he may spill the beans when he headlines two gigantic gigs at SoFi Stadium (where prices have dropped to under $60 including fees) this week.
🔮 A little over three months after their historic NBA Finals victory, Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks will launch their 2026-27 NBA season at Madison Square Garden this evening.
🔮 On Tuesday, Oct. 20, LeBron James will play his first regular season game as a Philadelphia 76er (along with fellow splashy acquisition Jaylen Brown) when his new-look club visits Madison Square Garden to take on Jalen Brunson’s defending champion New York Knicks.
🔮 Today, the divisional rivals — who are currently dwelling in the NFC West cellar — will attempt to turn things around in a big Week 6 game at Inglewood, CA’s SoFi Stadium.
🔮 Tonight, Sam Darnold’s Seattle Seahawks visit Bo Nix’s Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High for a high-stakes Week 6 Thursday Night Football clash that will determine which 3-2 team improves to 4-2 and which drops to .500.
🔮 That could all change tonight.
🔮 Obviously we would have loved to have taken [Game 2],” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said.
🔮 Starting in early April, the party-starting DJ and producer will play arenas all over the U.S. and Canada.
🔮 After that momentous occasion — that will include a pre-game ceremony where a championship banner is lifted to the rafters — Brunson, KAT, Mikal, OG and Hart of the City have a number of huge games scheduled on their home court.
🔮 At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $73 including fees on Vivid Seats.
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Inglewood NFL Post Super Bowl Super Bowl 61

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Jeezy ORG · 4× Rihanna PERSON · 4× Inglewood GPE · 3× JAŸ-Z PERSON · 3× Jermaine Dupri PERSON · 3× Swizz Beatz PERSON · 3× Usher PERSON · 3× Kanye West PERSON · 2× NFL ORG · 1× Post ORG · 1×

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Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Pharrell, Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri and more all popped in as special guests as the Brooklyn native delivered a gargantuan 45-song set that included fan favorites “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” “Empire State of Mind,” “Drunk In Love,” “99 Problems” and, yes, “Public Service Announcement.”
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🔮 Although the news isn’t officially confirmed — the Hip-Hop icon hasn’t addressed the report yet — The Post speculates he may spill the beans when he headlines two gigantic gigs at SoFi Stadium (where prices have dropped to under $60 including fees) this week.
2026-10-20 · New York Post
JAY-Z picks JAY-Z as Super Bowl 2027 halftime performer. Get tickets now · assertive framing

Claims (30 extracted, 3 hedged)

JAŸ-Z is on the verge of making a huge “Public Service Announcement.” asserted
Z → make → Announcement
The 25-time Grammy winner and the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show talent decision-maker reportedly picked himself to headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at Inglewood, CA’s SoFi Stadium. uncertain
winner → pick → Stadium
Although the news isn’t officially confirmed — the Hip-Hop icon hasn’t addressed the report yet — The Post speculates he may spill the beans when he headlines two gigantic gigs at SoFi Stadium (where prices have dropped to under $60 including fees) this week. uncertain
prices → confirm → fees
Those two shows are slated to go down on: Friday, Oct. 23 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 8 p.m. asserted
shows → slat → ?
As for Super Bowl 61, the big game will take place on February 14, aka Valentine’s Day. asserted
game → take → February
Prior to his trio of upcoming performances in Inglewood, Hov took the stage at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic Festival, New York’s Yankee Stadium, England’s Hotspur Stadium and France’s Stade de France for a number of concerts this spring and summer. asserted
Hov → take → concerts
Two of his three in the Bronx celebrated the 25th and 30th anniversaries of “The Blueprint” and “Reasonable Doubt,” respectively. asserted
Two → celebrate → Blueprint
However, the last night of his Big Apple stint was the one where he made the most noise. asserted
he → make → noise
That “Extra Innings” show didn’t start until after midnight because of a security breach but Mr. Knowles made sure the patient crowd got their money’s worth. asserted
got → start → worth
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Pharrell, Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri and more all popped in as special guests as the Brooklyn native delivered a gargantuan 45-song set that included fan favorites “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” “Empire State of Mind,” “Drunk In Love,” “99 Problems” and, yes, “Public Service Announcement.” asserted
that → pop → Love
We’re just enjoying the night. asserted
We → enjoy → night
It’s one of those legendary nights,” the 56-year-old mused from the stage. asserted
old → ’ → stage
No word yet on which special guests he’ll bring to the stage in February…but we have a feeling there may be some repeats from this summer. uncertain
we → bring → summer
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about JAŸ-Z and the 2027 Super Bowl below. asserted
you → have → Z
Can I get Super Bowl 61 tickets? asserted
I → get → tickets
Tickets are available for all sections at Inglewood, CA’s SoFi Stadium for the 2027 Super Bowl can be found here: asserted
Tickets → find → Bowl
Fans hoping to see the beloved megastar live can find all his SoFi Stadium concert dates, start times and links to buy tickets below. asserted
Fans → hop → tickets
What songs did JAŸ-Z perform at his NYC Extra Innings concert? asserted
Z → perform → concert
Set List FM reported these were the 45 tracks (and special guests) JAŸ-Z took to the stage on July 12 at Yankee Stadium. asserted
Z → report → Stadium
Here are the songs from the set list formatted as requested: 01.) “Intro” 02.) “Brooklyn’s Finest” (with elements of “One More Chance” and “Juicy”) 03.) “Where I’m From” 04.) “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” 05.) “I Know” 06.) “U Don’t Know” (with elements of “Ha Ya (Eternal Life)” and “Family Feud”) 07.) asserted
U → format → Ya
Money Ain’t a Thang” (Jermaine Dupri cover) (with Jermaine Dupri) asserted
Money → ai → Dupri
24.) “Dead Presidents” 25.) “Can I Live” 26.) “Girls, Girls, Girls / ’03 Bonnie & Clyde” (with elements of “Girl”) 27.) “99 Problems” 28.) asserted
I → live → Girl
Huge Hip-Hop headliners on tour in 2026-27 If you can’t make it to theCity of Angels to see JAŸ-Z live, there’s no need to freak. asserted
you → make → Z
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss IRL. asserted
you → want → favorites
Also, Stevie Wonder is striking out on a brief tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of his seminal 1976 album “Songs in the Key of Life.” asserted
Wonder → strike → Life
Don’t miss out- we have a feeling those shows will be special. asserted
shows → miss → feeling
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. asserted
article → write → Levy
Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. asserted
Levy → stay → prices
Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. asserted
Levy → start → few
Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. asserted
prices → please → change
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