A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber performed a delayed flyover at the Rose Bowl game's halftime on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California. The multi-role aircraft, capable of delivering conventional and nuclear munitions, was grounded earlier by weather. This appearance, a traditional pre-game fixture, occurred against a cloudy sky before the football game resumed. The B-2 Spirit represents a significant advancement in U.S. bomber modernization.