As Super Bowl LX arrives on Feb. 8, attention is split between the championship and the constellation of celebrities who turn the event into a cultural moment. Who’s in the crowd and who’s performing can shape headlines and social feeds just as much as the game itself.
The halftime show is the biggest draw for many viewers this year: Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny will headline the intermission, but organizers have lined up several other live moments before and during the game that are likely to draw viewers and social media reaction.
- Super Bowl tailgate opener: LaRussell
- Tailgate headliner: Teddy Swims
- Opening performance: Green Day
- National anthem: Charlie Puth
- “America the Beautiful”: Brandi Carlile
- Black national anthem (“Lift Every Voice and Sing”): Coco Jones
- Halftime show: Bad Bunny
Celebrity spectators: who might show up
Rosters of famous fans typically tilt toward the competing clubs, and both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks have well-known supporters who could appear in the stands. Confirmed ticket-holders are rarely disclosed in advance, so lists of attendees often remain speculative until the game begins.
That said, several high-profile names have been linked to this matchup either through social media, public appearances this season or long-standing support for one of the teams.
Notable Patriots supporters
New England’s fan base includes entertainers and athletes with deep ties to the region; any of them could pop up at the stadium or on camera.
- Ben Affleck
- Matt Damon
- Mark Wahlberg
- Donnie Wahlberg
- Aly Raisman
- John Krasinski
- Steven Tyler
On the Seattle side, personalities from the Pacific Northwest and beyond are often visible at major games.
Notable Seahawks supporters
- Rainn Wilson
- Macklemore
- Joel McHale
- Bill Nye
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- Paolo Banchero
- Jamal Crawford
High-profile appearances and possible surprises
The NFL announced that singer Jon Bon Jovi will introduce the Patriots, drawing on his longstanding association with the team and ownership circles. For the Seahawks, actor Chris Pratt — who grew up in the Seattle area — is slated to welcome his hometown club, a move that blends hometown pride with star power.
One storyline to watch: rapper Cardi B, who has publicly supported Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs, is widely expected by fans to attend. Her presence hasn’t been officially confirmed, and talk of a surprise halftime appearance remains speculative; if she does show, it could become one of the evening’s most-discussed moments on social platforms.
Celebrity attendance matters because these appearances amplify the game’s reach, creating moments that extend beyond the field — from red carpet snapshots and suite interactions to on-air camera cuts that fill timelines and watercooler conversations the next day.
Expect the usual mix of music, fashion, and surprise guestings to drive online conversation alongside the outcome of the game itself. For viewers and industry watchers, the Super Bowl is as much about the spectacle surrounding kickoff and halftime as it is about the final score.
