Atlanta Braves legend makes surprise appearance in Super Bowl halftime
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Irene Wright, USA TODAYFebruary 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Super Bowl LX was a night of music, celebrity appearances and a clear win for the Seattle Seahawks, bringing the franchise their second national title.
The night kicked off with a performance from band Green Day, and continued with appearances from Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile before kickoff. The halftime show was headlined by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, with guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
But for Atlanta sports fans tuning in, a familiar face was spotted on the front porch of the pink casita.
Celebrities dance on Bad Bunny set
Bad Bunny sang from the roof of a pink house, or casita, a common sight on the streets of Puerto Rico and a regular staple of his concert set up.
During his performances in the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, friends, celebrities and their guests were invited to watch the show from the constructed house, participating in the show and dancing to the music as Bad Bunny performed on the roof.
Bad Bunny performs alongside Jessica Alba, Alix Earle and David Grutman during the halftime show.
The Super Bowl was no different with artists Cardi B and Karol G, and actors Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba appearing on screen. They were joined by professional boxers Emiliano Vargas and Xander Zayas, as well as influencer Alix Earle and Miami entrepreneur David Grutman.
Ronald Acuña Jr. joins celebrities at Super Bowl halftime show
The celebrities were also joined by Atlanta Braves great, outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.
When MTV posted photos of Pedro Pascal, the Atlanta Braves responded with their own appreciation post for their player.
.@ronaldacunajr24. That’s it. That’s the Tweet. https://t.co/wdCyqaxS9G pic.twitter.com/aHJoqZjj7g
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) February 9, 2026
Acuña Jr. was born in La Guaira, Venezuela and watched his extended family play in the Venezuelan Winter League on TV growing up. He was a standout player by his early teens, and in 2014 he signed with the Atlanta Braves at the age of 16. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and has spent his entire professional career in Atlanta.
Acuña Jr. is a five-time All Star, 2023 MVP and the only player in MLB history with a 40 home-run and 70 stolen base season.
Happy birthday, Ronald! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/EE07WflFn0
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 18, 2025
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said in December that Acuña Jr. could be moving back to a leadoff spot in the 2026 season following years spent recovering from multiple injuries in seasons prior. The player had knee surgery following injuries to both his left and right ACL in different seasons.
"It's enticing to have him at the top of the order," Weiss said. "I really like when a lineup turns over and there's teeth right away. If you're a pitcher, you've got to run through a gauntlet as soon as the lineup turns over."
Th Braves 2026 season will look a little different after the team announced it was leaving its broadcast partnership. It's not yet clear how the games will be broadcast or streamed moving forward, but the team said "we want to assure you that we will be ready for the 2026 season."
Irene Wright is the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team. Find her on X @IreneEWright or email her at [email protected].
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