Where to watch Bad Bunny's halftime show in Chicago, suburbs

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is about to put on the first-ever Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show.

Because of the much-anticipated performance, which many are calling the “Benito Bowl” (the artist’s full name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), Chicagoans are planning Puerto Rico-inspired pregames and watch parties.

In Chicago’s biggest Puerto Rican neighborhood, Humboldt Park, the organizers behind the annual Fiestas Puertorriqueñas are hosting a sold-out party in their VIP Residencia pop-up space at 2701 W. Division St. Island-inspired cocktails are on the menu at their Galeria Chicago’s pop-up in Old Town, and the team behind La Parranda Boricua is bringing their “casita” to HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville.

Here’s a quick look at the best Bad Bunny-themed Super Bowl watch parties around Chicago.

Chicago

Bar Sol @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.

¡Pachanga! Chicago is a monthly Latin culture series that usually takes place in Navy Pier’s Bar Sol. They feature local artists, DJs, dance lessons, artisanal markets and more. For Super Bowl Sunday, DJ Barbi, DJ Marino and Memo Duarte will provide sounds, and tickets include all-you-can-eat wings, pizza and appetizers until halftime. If you’re really only attending for the halftime show, there is a game room to pass the time in until Benito takes the stage.

When: 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: $29.34+
Info: pachangachicago.com

Chucherías Tropical Creations, 2627 W. Division St.

Puerto Rican pastries with a Bad Bunny twist are on the menu for the Super Bowl party at this Humboldt Park bakery. In addition to a screening of the New England Patriots v. the Seattle Seahawks, there will be plenty of music and dancing. Thanks to a sponsorship from Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s favorite beer, will be served all night long.

When: 4 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP

HVAC Pub, 3540 N. Clark St.

Last year, the creators behind La Parranda Boricua set up shop in Humboldt Park’s Leo Lo Lai Gallery. They built a replica of the casita, or small house, that Bad Bunny featured on stage during his Puerto Rican residency last summer. Perfect for photo ops, the casita is making its Wrigleyville debut for the Super Bowl at HVAC Pub.

Guests can enjoy music from local DJs and drink traditional Puerto Rican coquito while the game plays on multiple TVs in the venue. HVAC is also offering several gameday food and drink specials and bottle service. There is no cover for entry, but RSVPs are recommended.

When: 3 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP

Galeria Chicago, 9 W. Division St.

The party at this nightclub in Old Town is set to last until 4 a.m., promising local DJs curating a soundtrack full of old-school and new-school reggaeton. The event will also feature island-inspired cocktails and more in their La Casita pop-up, which also uses imagery from Bad Bunny’s 2025 tour.

When: 5 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP

Sentido 018, 4046 W. Armitage Ave.

Another cultural experiment in Chicago comes from Sentido, a DJ series known for taking over the city’s top Latino establishments, from cafes and bakeries to museums and auto body shops. This Sunday, they’re taking over the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in Hermosa with a stacked local DJ lineup and plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. Instead of charging for tickets, Sentido’s organizers are encouraging attendees to donate to the SRBCC’s on-site community center. SRBCC is one of Chicago’s oldest and longest-running Latino institutions.

When: 5 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP

Suburbs

Jardín GastroBar, 6431 Cermak Rd., Berwyn

This seafood-centric bar and restaurant in Berwyn is hosting a Benito Bowl watch party, too. Jardín GastroBar promises state-of-the-art surround sound for optimal enjoyment of the halftime show, and their night bites menu is on offer until 1 a.m. The after-party will feature performances from local regional Mexican groups Grupo Vanguardia and Los Preferidos. Ladies are free before 7 p.m.

When: 5 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP

5 Stars Sports, 1150 27th Ave., Melrose Park

Touting itself as the “largest Latinx Super Bowl Watch Party” in the area, this celebration takes place inside a Melrose Park sports facility. The massive fiesta will feature several huge TV screens, live DJs, crowd games, a mechanical bull, food, drinks and an after-party. The establishment is also offering shuttle service to the venue.

When: 3 p.m. on Feb. 8
Tickets: Free with RSVP