Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at 2026 NFL Paris Ga

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has been announced as the headline performer for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game, adding another major international stage to the singer’s growing list of global appearances.

The Grammy Award-winning artist will perform on Sunday, October 25, when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (9:30 a.m. ET).

The announcement was made by the National Football League on September 17, 2026, ahead of what will be the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.

Burna Boy Returns to Stade de France

The performance will mark another significant appearance for Burna Boy at the Stade de France.

In April 2025, the Nigerian singer became the first African artist to headline a solo concert at the stadium. His return for the NFL event therefore brings him back to a venue where he has already created a major milestone in his career.

Reacting to the NFL announcement, Burna Boy said returning to the Paris stadium for an event of this scale holds special meaning for him.

“Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career,” the singer said in a statement released by the NFL. He added that the NFL’s arrival in France gives him an opportunity to represent African music before an international audience.

A Major Moment for African Music

Burna Boy’s selection places Afrobeats and African music at the centre of one of the NFL’s biggest international events of the year.

Known for combining Afrobeats with elements of Afro-fusion, hip-hop, reggae and R&B, the Nigerian singer has built a global audience through albums, international collaborations and major festival and stadium performances.

The NFL highlighted his international profile and his previous history at the Stade de France when announcing him as the Paris halftime headliner. NFL senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment Tim Tubito also pointed to the strong connection between African music and Paris as one of the reasons the singer was suited to the occasion.

The announcement comes during a particularly busy period for Burna Boy internationally. Earlier in 2026, he also appeared alongside Shakira during the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, giving him another major global sporting platform.

NFL Expands International Music Programme

Burna Boy’s performance is part of the NFL’s expanded international entertainment programme for the 2026 season.

The league has announced seven halftime performances across its international games, covering seven countries and four continents. Other artists announced for the international fixtures include the Jonas Brothers in Melbourne, Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin in Rio de Janeiro, Ayra Starr in London, Cage The Elephant in Munich and The Warning in Mexico City.

The Paris fixture is particularly significant because it represents the first regular-season NFL game to be staged in France.

The Steelers and Saints will make history when they meet at the Stade de France, while Burna Boy will provide the musical entertainment during the halftime break.

When and Where to Watch

The 2026 NFL Paris Game will take place at the Stade de France on October 25, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CEST.

In France, Burna Boy’s halftime performance will be broadcast live on France Télévisions and beIN Sports, while L’Équipe is scheduled to broadcast the game later that evening.

For Burna Boy, the Paris NFL appearance represents another opportunity to bring Nigerian and African music to a worldwide audience. For the NFL, his performance forms part of a broader international push that combines American football with some of the biggest names in global entertainment.

With the Steelers and Saints set to make history on the field, Burna Boy will have the spotlight during the break, returning to the Stade de France for another major performance in front of a global audience.

The NFL Paris Game is scheduled for October 25, 2026.