Is TPUSA having a half time show?
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Executive summary
Turning Point USA has publicly announced an “All American Halftime Show” to run as counterprogramming opposite the NFL’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance on Feb. 8, 2026, and multiple major outlets documented the group’s announcement and promotional materials [1] [2] [3]. The event’s name, date and intent are confirmed, but the performer lineup remained unverified in several reports and some outlets disputed claims about cancellations or broadcasting deals [4] [5] [6].
1. The announcement: what TPUSA officially said and when
Turning Point USA took to social media and a dedicated website in October 2025 to announce “The All American Halftime Show,” promoting Feb. 8, 2026 as the date and promising performer and event details would be released later, a claim documented by ABC News, USA Today and the event’s own site [7] [1] [2].
2. Why TPUSA is doing it: counterprogramming and the cultural context
The move was framed explicitly as conservative counterprogramming to the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl LX halftime, with outlets explaining TPUSA’s stated goal of offering a “faith, family and freedom” alternative and analysts calling the stunt a deliberate cultural signal in the broader debate over the halftime selection [1] [2] [8].
3. Who’s performing — the facts, the rumors and the gaps
As of the reporting in these sources, TPUSA had not publicly confirmed a lineup: Newsweek and other outlets warned that rumors naming artists such as Morgan Wallen or Jason Aldean were unverified and potentially false, and TPUSA’s promotional materials asked audiences about preferred genres rather than announcing acts [4] [3]. Media outlets and conservative commentators floated possible names and preferences—some outlets even speculated about high-profile conservative-friendly acts and figures—but multiple fact-checks emphasized there were no confirmed performers at the time of those reports [9] [10] [5].
4. Has the show been canceled or broadcast by NBC? Conflicting reports
Claims circulated that NBC had “dropped” or otherwise disengaged from the TPUSA program; at least one outlet reported NBC had pulled its support for the rival event, while other fact-checking coverage and reporting said no official cancellation by TPUSA had been confirmed, leaving the status of broadcasting partnerships and cancellations ambiguous [11] [6]. Snopes updated its assessment to reflect TPUSA’s official announcement, moving from skepticism to confirmation that the organization had indeed announced the event [5].
5. What is known, what remains unknown, and why it matters
The concrete facts are narrow: TPUSA announced an “All American Halftime Show” set for Super Bowl Sunday as intentional counterprogramming [7] [2] [3]. What remains unresolved in the reporting is who will actually perform, whether the event will secure major broadcasting or streaming distribution, and whether any reported cancellations or network decisions are accurate—areas where outlets differ and where TPUSA’s own modest promotional detail has left space for speculation [4] [11] [6]. The uncertainty is itself a political and media tactic: announcing the show signals alignment and mobilizes supporters regardless of whether star performers or national broadcast deals are ultimately confirmed [8].
6. Bottom line
Yes: Turning Point USA announced it is holding an “All American Halftime Show” on Feb. 8, 2026 as counterprogramming to the NFL’s halftime headliner, Bad Bunny; however, as of the cited reports the lineup and many operational details were unconfirmed and claims about cancellations or NBC involvement remained disputed across outlets [1] [3] [4] [11] [6] [5].