Burna Boy To Headline Halftime Show At NFL Paris Game

PARIS, France (TXAN 24) — Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on Oct. 25.

Burna Boy will perform during the 2026 NFL Paris Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CEST (9:30 a.m. ET).

The performance will be part of a record seven halftime shows planned for the NFL’s international games this season, spanning seven countries and four continents.

Burna Boy previously made history at Stade de France in April 2025, becoming the first African artist to headline the stadium.

“Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career,” Burna Boy said. “I intend to give the people a show they will not forget.”

The Paris game, presented by American Express, will be the first regular-season NFL game played in France. The event is being staged in partnership with GL events and with support from the French Ministry of Sports.

Burna Boy joins an international entertainment lineup that includes the Jonas Brothers, Pedro Sampaio, Ricky Martin, Ayra Starr, Cage The Elephant and The Warning.

The NFL has scheduled seven international markets for 2026, including London, Madrid, Melbourne, Mexico City, Munich, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.