On February 8th, conservative organization Turning Point USA, streamed an alternative halftime show during the 2026 Super Bowl as a counter to Bad Bunny’s official halftime show.
The performance was titled “All American Halftime Show.” It headlined Kid Rock as the main performer and featured several other artists such as Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barret. They primarily stuck to “American” music with mostly Country and Rock genres.
This alternative broadcast streamed across several online platforms, including youtube, which was it’s main source of viewership. It secured over six million views, while the official halftime performance achieved the 4th most watched halftime show of all time with over 128 million views. Some sources claim it had even more with a number closer to 135 million.
Both halftime shows sparked high levels of controversy as the TPUSA show was criticized by some people such as country singer Zach Bryan, who said “It was embarrassing as hell.” While other individuals criticized the official NFL performance. President Donald Trump claimed it “Was an affront to the greatness of America.”
Leo Sanchez ‘27, a student and active member of Brophy’s OEI program. Said, “It was just so unnecessary.” When asked if he thought the alternative performance caused division and sparked controversy.