Metallica are gearing up for a massive year, with drummer Lars Ulrich confirming that both a Las Vegas Sphere residency and a Super Bowl Halftime Show are on the table for 2026. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the band’s interest is clear, and the momentum is building fast.
Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, Ulrich addressed swirling rumours about Metallica taking over the Sphere in Las Vegas, following the footsteps of U2 and the Eagles. “I’m not going to confirm anything, because there’s nothing to confirm,” he said, “but I’m not going to deny it either.” He admitted the venue blew him away and confessed, “I would fucking love to do it.”
Guitarist Kirk Hammett has also shown enthusiasm, calling the Sphere a game-changer for live music and praising its cutting-edge technology and immersive potential. Metallica are currently preparing for an intimate 250-person show on August 28 to launch their new SiriusXM channel, Maximum Metallica, but plans for grander stages are clearly in motion.
Ulrich also lit up when asked about performing at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will take place in the band’s hometown of San Francisco. “Fuck yeah, of course we would,” he said, calling it a dream gig. “To do it in San Francisco would be a dream come true… It would be the right fit.”
With heavy rock seeing a surge in live attendance this year and Metallica’s legacy more relevant than ever, a halftime performance seems not only possible but overdue. As the 2026 tour wraps up, the stars may finally align for Metallica to conquer both the most high-tech stage in the world and the biggest televised music event on Earth.
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