Bad Bunny has earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for his 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime performance, recognised in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category. The recognition is notable because it follows a wave of criticism from conservatives who had objected to the NFL choosing the Puerto Rican star as headliner, giving his nomination the feel of a vindication after months of controversy.

The halftime show itself received nine Emmy nominations in total, spanning categories such as choreography, directing, hairstyling, production design, lighting, and music direction, though Bad Bunny is personally credited only under Outstanding Variety Special (Live) — listed both under his birth name, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, as a supervising producer, and as a performer. Ahead of the show, prominent Republicans denounced the decision, President Donald Trump said he had never heard of the artist, and Turning Point USA staged a rival "All-American Halftime Show"; the performance, largely in Spanish, later drew more than 2,000 FCC complaints over its lyrics and dance moves. The 2026 Emmy Awards take place on 14 September, and a win would move the multiple Grammy winner a step closer to EGOT status.