NBA star Donovan Mitchell had a front-row seat to one of the most meaningful performances of Super Bowl 2026, watching his fiancée, Coco Jones, sing at the Super Bowl.
Jones delivered a powerful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the championship clash between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard was visibly proud as the Grammy-winning R&B singer took the field, and the moment quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about pregame scenes.
After finishing her performance of the Black national anthem, Jones and Mitchell shared a kiss on the field, a personal celebration captured by cameras and shared widely across social media.
Shortly afterward, Mitchell made his feelings unmistakably clear with a post on X, writing: “BIG AS THE SUPERBOWL,” followed by a yellow heart emoji.
The message spoke volumes about his pride and support amid online chatter that inevitably followed such a high-profile appearance.
The couple, who got engaged last July after two years of dating, exited the field together hand in hand. Jones, 28, wore an elegant all-white cropped jacket and long skirt designed by Karl Kani, an ensemble that paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
The look echoed Houston‘s iconic performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV in 1991, when she famously wore a red, white and blue tracksuit with a white headband.
A partnership built on ambition and mutual respect
The performance marked another milestone for Jones, who first rose to fame on Disney and has since carved out a respected career in music and acting.
Yet even as applause poured in, criticism also surfaced online, something Mitchell appeared keenly aware of. His public show of support underscored a broader theme that has defined their relationship, standing together under pressure.
In an interview with People in January 2026, Jones candidly reflected on her engagement and how she initially framed it through a professional lens.
“I think about my life so much like business, and I’m like, ‘Girl, you got to stop. This is the biggest contract I’ve ever signed.’ You know what I’m saying? This is a real-life, forever commitment,” she said.
“I talk about forever, I sing about forever, and then I’m like, ‘Oh, this really forever. Okay, word up, word up.’ “
That mindset, she explained, is balanced by a deep mutual understanding between her and Mitchell. “We both go really hard for the things we love, and they’re demanding careers,” she added.
“I feel like we speak a different language that makes me really feel seen. And he’s my biggest cheerleader, so I feel like I’m never able to doubt myself in his presence. It’s just not going down like that.”
Donovan Mitchell’s long trip amid NBA schedule
Mitchell‘s presence at the Super Bowl required a tight turnaround. He made the three-hour trip from Sacramento to Santa Clara after the Cavaliers defeated the Sacramento Kings 136-126 on Saturday night.
Less than 48 hours later, Cleveland was scheduled to face the Denver Nuggets in Denver, highlighting the logistical grind he navigated to support his fiancée.
Earlier in the week, Mitchell earned his seventh straight NBA All-Star selection, further cementing his status among the league’s elite.
Meanwhile, Jones is expected to return the support, with plans to attend the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles on February 15.
Together, Mitchell and Jones continue to embody a modern power couple in music and sports. And on the biggest night in American football, Mitchell made it clear that no amount of criticism would overshadow his pride in his wife-to-be.
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