Forget the Hits: Ranking Super Bowl's Worst Halftimes

Super Bowl LX is scheduled to kick off on February 8, 2026, with global superstar Bad Bunny set to headline the halftime performance. This follows a recent trend of highly acclaimed halftime shows, including those by Kendrick Lamar in 2025 and Usher in 2024. The article aims to remind audiences of the many less-than-stellar performances that have occurred over the years.

Focusing on the modern era of halftime entertainment, which began in the 1990s, the piece identifies and ranks the five worst Super Bowl halftime shows. It excludes earlier performances and notable acts like The Who, setting clear criteria for what constitutes a 'clunker' in the context of the Super Bowl spectacle.