Burna Boy to Perform at NFL Paris Game Halftime Show

Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has been announced as the headline performer for the halftime show of the 2026 NFL Paris Game, scheduled for October 25, 2026. The game will take place between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, kicking off at 2:30 p.m.

Central European Summer Time. This event is significant as it marks the NFL's first regular-season fixture in France.

Burna Boy previously made history at the Stade de France in April 2025 as the first African artist to headline a solo concert there, selling out all 80,000 tickets. He expressed that this performance is an opportunity to represent African music on a major international platform.

Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of global game presentation, noted Burna Boy's history at the stadium and the popularity of African music in Paris as factors in the decision to feature him. Other artists will also perform at various international NFL games in 2026.