Backstreet Boys want Super Bowl halftime show glory and they're bringing the 2000s with them. The iconic boy band has officially launched a petition to perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, promising an epic throwback spectacle featuring Britney Spears, NSYNC members, and other Y2K pop legends.

Backstreet Boys Super Bowl Campaign Gains Traction

The "I Want It That Way" singers are making their case directly to fans, arguing that a 2000s pop revival halftime show would be exactly what America needs. In an exclusive statement, the group outlined plans that would transform the Super Bowl stage into a time capsule of millennial nostalgia.

"Imagine Britney Spears, NSYNC, and us on one stage," said AJ McLean. "That would be the ultimate throwback moment." Music industry analysts note that nostalgia-driven halftime shows have historically performed well with both live audiences and television viewers.

The petition, which has already gathered tens of thousands of signatures, calls on the NFL to recognize the cultural impact of 2000s pop music. The Backstreet Boys argue that their catalog represents an era when pop dominated radio waves and TRL countdowns ruled teenage afternoons.

Britney Spears Joining Backstreet Boys Would Break Internet

The possibility of Britney Spears joining Backstreet Boys on the Super Bowl stage has social media in a frenzy. Fans are already creating dream setlists featuring collaborative performances that would bring together two of the era's biggest acts.

"If they actually get Britney, this becomes the greatest Super Bowl halftime show of all time," one fan tweeted. Another wrote: "I need to see 'Toxic' followed by 'I Want It That Way' live. My teenage self would explode." Pop culture historians say a Backstreet Boys-Britney Spears collaboration would represent the ultimate 2000s nostalgia moment.

Super Bowl Halftime Show Evolution

Recent Super Bowl halftime shows have featured rap legends like Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre, but the Backstreet Boys argue it's time for pop to reclaim the spotlight. Their proposed show would feature synchronized choreography, massive production values, and surprise guest appearances from other 2000s icons.

The band has hinted at potential appearances from NSYNC members, Destiny's Child alumni, and other pop stars who defined the TRL era. This ambitious vision would require unprecedented coordination but could deliver one of the most memorable halftime performances in Super Bowl history.

What Fans Can Do to Support

Backstreet Boys are asking fans to sign their official petition and share on social media using hashtags like #BSBSuperBowl and #Y2KHalftimeShow. The group hopes to demonstrate to the NFL that there's massive demand for a 2000s pop revival performance.

"We've been waiting 25 years for this moment," said Howie Dorough. "Now we just need the NFL to say yes." Read Billboard's coverage of the Backstreet Boys Super Bowl petition. With enough fan support, we might see the ultimate throwback performance featuring the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears sharing the world's biggest stage.