Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will headline the 2026 National Football League (NFL) halftime show in Paris, performing at the Stade de France in Saint‑Denis on Sunday, 25 October.
The concert will take place during the regular‑season clash between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers, which is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The game, presented by American Express, marks the NFL’s first regular‑season fixture in France.
Burna Boy’s appearance follows his historic solo concert at the same venue in April 2025, when he became the first African musician to headline a solo show at the Stade de France.
The halftime performance is expected to showcase the artist’s signature blend of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip‑hop, adding a global flavour to the American football event.
Fans in Paris will also enjoy a unique cultural crossover as the NFL brings its high‑profile game to Europe, with the stadium’s 80,000‑seat capacity offering a large audience for the musical act.
Details of the setlist and production are still pending, but the announcement has already generated excitement among both football and music fans across the continent.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
