BREAKING: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin publicly criticizes NFL for selecting Bad Bunny to perform at Super Bowl halftime show: “Is this football or a circus?” The NFL has been thrown into chaos as coach Mike Tomlin threatens to pull the Steelers out of the game if Bad Bunny continues to perform at the Super Bowl.

In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has openly blasted the league for its choice of Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Known for his no-nonsense leadership style, Tomlin did not mince words, calling the decision “an embarrassment to football’s traditions.”

“This is supposed to be the Super Bowl — the greatest football game in the world. Is this football or a circus?” Tomlin told reporters after practice. “If the league insists on turning the halftime show into a gimmick instead of respecting the game, we’ll have to reconsider whether the Steelers should even be part of it.”
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Chaos Across the League

Tomlin’s fiery comments sent shockwaves through the NFL community. While the halftime show has always been a mix of music and spectacle, never before has a head coach threatened to withdraw his team from the league’s biggest stage.

Insiders report that Tomlin voiced his concerns directly to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, urging the league to “rethink its priorities before it loses credibility with football fans.”

Fans React — Support and Backlash

Steelers Nation quickly split into two camps.

“Coach Tomlin is right. The Super Bowl should be about football, not flashy pop acts. Bad Bunny doesn’t belong there,” wrote one fan on social media.
Others, however, slammed Tomlin’s stance: “Bad Bunny is one of the biggest stars in the world. The NFL needs to evolve. Tomlin is out of touch.”

NFL’s Risky Gamble

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The league has defended its decision, highlighting Bad Bunny’s global influence and appeal to younger, more diverse audiences. Marketing experts argue that with the Super Bowl watched worldwide, booking a Latin megastar is a bold attempt to expand the NFL’s cultural footprint.

But Tomlin’s remarks may have turned the halftime show into more than entertainment — it’s now a battle over the soul of football itself.

What Happens Next

It remains unclear if Tomlin’s threat to withdraw the Steelers is genuine or simply a statement meant to pressure the league. However, the very possibility of a team boycotting the Super Bowl has left NFL executives scrambling to contain the fallout.

For now, one thing is certain: the clash between tradition and spectacle has never been more explosive. As the 2026 Super Bowl looms, all eyes are on whether the NFL will stand by its decision — or bow to pressure from one of its most respected coaches.