Justin Bieber & Harry Styles Top Super Bowl Wish List

The NFL wants a massive spectacle for Super Bowl LXI. Jay-Z and Roc Nation just put two global megastars at the very top of their halftime show wish list. According to TMZ, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are the primary targets for the 2027 event.

The championship game kicks off on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z serves as the live music entertainment strategist for the entire league. He gets the final say on who takes the field. Putting Bieber or Styles on that stage guarantees an astronomical viewing audience.

There is just one glaring problem. Neither artist actually wants the gig.

Sources tell TMZ that Roc Nation hasn't even formally approached either singer yet. When they finally do make the call, insiders expect both artists to pass. This hesitation makes complete sense when you look at the rigid economics of the Super Bowl.

The NFL famously refuses to pay its halftime performers a performance fee. The league covers the massive production costs, but the artist gets zero traditional salary. Musicians usually take the job for the unmatched global exposure. A short 15-minute Super Bowl set almost always triggers a massive spike in streaming revenue and tour ticket sales.

Bieber and Styles don't really need that artificial bump. They already operate at the absolute peak of global fame. Taking on months of intense rehearsal for free holds far less appeal for acts of their specific caliber.

Bieber just proved he can command a global sports audience on his own terms. He headlined the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show earlier this summer. He shared that massive stage with pop legends like Madonna and BTS. He knows exactly what a high-pressure stadium gig demands. He simply might not want to repeat the grueling preparation process so soon.

Styles also sits in a unique position. He just finished an extended Madison Square Garden residency. He spent the last few years dominating stadiums worldwide and collecting massive ticket revenues. Playing the Super Bowl often means giving up significant creative control to network television producers. For a solo artist riding a career high, that trade-off rarely looks appealing.

The clock is officially ticking for Roc Nation. The NFL normally announces its halftime performer by late September. That timeline gives Jay-Z just a few weeks to secure a signature and make an official announcement.

SoFi Stadium comes with serious halftime history to live up to. The massive venue previously hosted the 2022 Super Bowl. That year delivered a legendary hip-hop showcase featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. Following that iconic performance puts heavy pressure on whoever accepts the 2027 slot.

Fans should expect a final decision soon. If Bieber and Styles both officially say no, Roc Nation must scramble down their list to find a reliable backup plan.