Burna Boy Named Headline Performer for Historic NFL Paris Game Halftime Show
Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game. The historic matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints takes place on Sunday, October 25, at the Stade de France.
Scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (9:30 a.m. ET), the performance is a key highlight of the NFL’s 2026 international lineup. The league will stage seven halftime shows across seven countries and four continents throughout the season.
The Nigerian singer expressed his excitement about returning to the iconic venue for the league’s inaugural game in France. “Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career, and to walk back into Stade de France for a moment like this means everything,” he said.
He emphasized his commitment to delivering an extraordinary performance on the global stage. “The NFL is bringing something to France that has never happened here before, and I get to stand in the middle of it representing African music and I intend to give the people a show they will not forget.”
NFL officials noted that Burna Boy’s strong connection to the venue and global impact made him the ideal artist for the occasion. Tim Tubito, NFL Senior Director of Global Game Presentation, Music and Entertainment, stated, “The first NFL game in France deserves a halftime moment that matches the occasion, and there is no artist better suited to it than Burna Boy.”
