Global pop superstar Ricky Martin and renowned Brazilian DJ and artist Pedro Sampaio delivered an energetic halftime performance on September 27, 2026, at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The musical spectacle took place during the historic NFL regular-season game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys.
The standout moment of the six-minute set was the live debut of their brand-new collaborative single, “Pikito Pikito.” The freshly released track weaves together a diverse mix of pop, funk, samba, reggaeton, mambo, and salsa. Fans gained immediate access to the song across all major digital streaming platforms right as the stadium performance concluded.
Pedro Sampaio opened the show on a specially constructed pitch-side stage, performing tracks like “Sequência Feiticeira” and “JETSKI” alongside a troop of backing dancers dressed entirely in white. The performance also featured a special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, who joined in on the choreography.
Ricky Martin then took the stage to perform his legendary 1990s global hit “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” before reuniting with Sampaio to close out the performance with their new duet. Sampaio has frequently voiced his deep admiration for the Puerto Rican artist, noting that sharing the Maracanã stage with a lifelong inspiration was a career highlight.
The halftime show formed part of the NFL’s ongoing international expansion, marking the league’s first-ever regular-season game played in Rio de Janeiro. Broadcast live across Brazil on Globo channels GETV and sportv, the event combined American football tradition with a vibrant celebration of Latin and Brazilian music culture.
