Backstreet Boys on 2027 Super Bowl Halftime

The Backstreet Boys are manifesting their one musical desire.

As the boy band continue their Into The Millennium residency in Las Vegas, they’re proposing to bring their nostalgic setlist—and coordinating outfits—on another important stage: the 2027 Super Bowl.  

“What do you guys think? Backstreet Boys: 2027 Super Bowl Halftime,” AJ Mclean asked the crowd during their show at the Las Vegas sphere on Feb. 11, per a fan video from @jpasc24. “Let’s make it happen! I mean, why not? It’s in Los Angeles, it’s right down the street.” 

While the “Shape of My Heart” singers—also consisting of Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell—are eager to perform a medley at next year’s big game, they weren’t always open to the idea. In fact, Nick previously revealed the band declined to headline the 2001 Super Bowl and sang the national anthem instead. 

“At the time, we loved the Whitney Houston rendition of the national anthem. And for us, we got the choice and we passed on the halftime,” the 46-year-old told Entertainment Tonight in 2021. “But it was a memorable experience for everyone, and I like to say we did a really good job at the national anthem.”