RM Turning Point USA to Host Rival “All American Halftime Show” to Challenge Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
Turning Point USA Announces “All American Halftime Show” Featuring Faith, Family, and Freedom to Counter Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Performance
In a move that’s already sparking headlines across the country, Turning Point USA has officially announced its own competing event to next year’s Super Bowl halftime show — a star-studded, faith-based alternative called The All American Halftime Show. The event, scheduled for February 8, 2026, will air at the same time as the NFL’s Super Bowl LX and is being promoted as a celebration of “Faith, Family, and Freedom.”
The announcement, made on October 9, 2025, immediately went viral after conservative commentator Eric Daugherty of Florida’s Voice shared the poster online. The image, emblazoned with the words “Turning Point USA Presents: The All American Halftime Show,” appeared alongside pictures of Bad Bunny and the upcoming Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in California — a deliberate visual statement that this will be a cultural showdown unlike any other.
While the NFL’s official halftime act, Bad Bunny, was announced in late September, the decision to feature the Puerto Rican superstar drew criticism from conservative audiences, including former President Donald Trump, who called the selection “ridiculous” and “a reflection of how far the NFL has strayed from real American values.” That criticism fueled enthusiasm for Turning Point USA’s counter-programming, which promises to highlight patriotic performers, Christian music, and family-centered entertainment — a complete departure from the pop spectacle the Super Bowl has become known for.
Details of the All American Halftime Show lineup have not yet been released, but organizers say the event will feature prominent Christian artists, military tributes, and messages focused on unity and love for country. It will be streamed nationwide across multiple digital platforms, ensuring viewers can watch it live even if they’re tuned out of the official broadcast.
Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk, is no stranger to taking on mainstream pop culture. Known for its energetic youth outreach and unapologetic defense of American values, TPUSA’s new halftime show announcement follows a pattern of high-profile cultural pushes designed to reclaim entertainment spaces that conservatives feel have been overtaken by progressive ideology.
The timing is strategic. As millions of Americans tune in each year to the Super Bowl, the halftime show has evolved from a musical performance into a major cultural statement. From Rihanna’s political gestures to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s provocative 2020 performance, halftime shows have increasingly drawn controversy and polarized audiences. With Bad Bunny set to headline next year, Turning Point USA’s alternative event appears designed to offer viewers a stark contrast — one that emphasizes patriotism over politics, family over flash, and faith over fame.
Social media reaction to the announcement has been enormous. Within hours of its release, the post amassed thousands of shares, with supporters calling it “the halftime show America actually needs.” Many praised Turning Point USA for taking bold action, while critics dismissed it as “culture war theater.” Yet even critics admit the move is likely to draw massive viewership — perhaps even rivaling the official halftime broadcast online.
The organization’s decision comes amid an increasingly divided entertainment landscape, where major events often become battlegrounds for competing ideologies. In this case, Turning Point USA appears confident that its audience — from evangelical families to conservative millennials — will tune in for a show that makes them feel seen.
Regardless of political affiliation, the duel between the two halftime events is poised to be one of the biggest pop culture stories of 2026. As one user on X put it, “This isn’t just about music anymore. It’s about who defines American culture.”
If the early reaction is any indication, Turning Point USA’s All American Halftime Show might just pull off what few have done before — creating a cultural moment powerful enough to rival the Super Bowl itself.
