Global music icon Adele is reportedly in talks to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, according to a report by Daily Mail. If confirmed, it would mark nearly a decade since the British singer famously turned down the opportunity, citing her discomfort with the show’s format. At that time, she said the Super Bowl “is not about music” and explained she did not feel suited to its highly choreographed style.

The 2026 discussions come as Adele continues to dominate both creatively and financially. Alongside the Super Bowl talks, she has reportedly agreed to a multi-million pound publishing deal for her first autobiography. Publishers had been vying for her story for years, but Adele consistently declined until now. The upcoming book is expected to cover her early life, rise to international stardom, and personal journey, giving fans an unprecedented look into her world.

Adele previously addressed why she declined the 2017 halftime show, saying she could not match the dance-heavy spectacle the NFL usually expects. Instead, she has attended the event as a fan, most recently in 2024 with fiancé Rich Paul, where she admitted she was there only to watch Rihanna perform.

Despite avoiding the Super Bowl stage until now, Adele’s live performance record speaks for itself. Her Las Vegas residency and Munich concerts were monumental, generating significant earnings and breaking records. Public accounts revealed Adele made over 21.5 million euros in 2024, with her companies posting impressive profits. Her Munich residency not only set global attendance benchmarks but also earned her a Guinness World Record for staging the largest continuous outdoor LED screen.

With negotiations underway, fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting official confirmation. If Adele does headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, it will be one of the most talked-about performances in recent history, blending her powerful vocals with an event watched by millions across the globe.