Ayra Starr to Headline NFL Halftime Show in London

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been announced as the halftime performer for the 2026 National Football League (NFL) London Game, making her the first Afrobeats artist to headline this prestigious event. The game, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars, is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m.

BST (9:30 a.m. ET).

The NFL revealed this news on August 27, 2023, as part of a record seven halftime shows planned for the league’s international games in 2026. The halftime show will be presented by American Express, and Starr's performance will be broadcast live and free-to-air in the UK on Channel 5 and Sky Sports.

Ayra Starr expressed her excitement about the opportunity, stating that performing in London is a dream come true for her, as it is one of her favorite places. This performance adds to her growing international career since her debut in 2021.