Benito lovers have yet another reason to celebrate today. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared February 8, 2026 Super Bowl Sunday “Bad Bunny Day” across the Golden State.
The announcement dropped on Sunday right before Bad Bunny was set to take over the Super Bowl halftime stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. This halftime show marked a massive moment for Latin music, Puerto Rico, and Spanish-language pop culture on one of the world’s biggest stages.
An Online Proclamation
In a statement posted by the Governor’s press office and shared on social media, Newsom leaned fully into over-the-top enthusiasm while praising the Puerto Rican superstar.
Describing himself as a “TREMENDOUS LOVER OF ‘THE SPANISH’” and a “HUGE FAN OF PUERRRRRRRTO RICO,” Newsom said those passions inspired him to officially crown Sunday as Bad Bunny Day.
“I AM DECLARING [SUNDAY] IN CALIFORNIA AS ‘BAD BUNNY DAY’ WHEN BAD BUNNY PERFORMS AT THE BIG GAME IN THE GOLDEN STATE WITH HIS SOOTHING, BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND HIS VERY NICE LOOKS,” the statement read.
He even added that the Latin trap megastar is “NEARLY AS ‘HOT’” as the governor himself, which Newsom clarified is “A BIG COMPLIMENT, BECAUSE THERE IS NOBODY ‘HOTTER.’”
Why This Is a Big Deal
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet, and his Super Bowl appearance comes just one week after he made history at the 2026 Grammys.
His album Debí Tirar Más Fotos won Album of the Year, becoming the first all-Spanish-language album ever to take home the top prize.
Happy Bad Bunny Day to all who celebrate! 🐰✨