The NFL has named Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy as the halftime performer for the 2026 NFL Paris Game, adding one of Africa’s biggest music stars to the league’s first regular-season game in France.
Burna Boy will perform at Stade de France on Oct. 25, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The announcement puts Burna Boy back on the same stage where he made history in 2025. According to the NFL, he became the first African artist to headline Stade de France in April 2025.
The upcoming show will also be part of a record seven halftime performances planned for the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The league’s international schedule spans seven countries and four continents.
Burna Boy performs at Scotiabank Arena on Dec. 17, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.Photo by Robert Okine/Getty Images
Burna Boy said returning to Paris carries special meaning for him.
“Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career, and to walk back into Stade de France for a moment like this means everything,” said Burna Boy.
The 2026 NFL Paris Game will be the first regular-season NFL game played in France. It is being held at Stade de France as part of the league’s growing international schedule.
For Burna Boy, the performance comes during a busy period in his global career.
The Nigerian artist won a Grammy for his 2020 album “Twice as Tall.” He has received 13 Grammy nominations and was the first African artist to perform on the main Grammy Awards telecast.
His music mixes Afrobeats with influences from hip-hop, reggae and R&B. His albums include “African Giant,” “Love, Damini,” “Twice as Tall” and his more recent project “No Sign of Weakness.”
Burna Boy has also remained visible on the global music scene this year. His collaboration with Shakira, “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026),” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, according to Billboard’s September 2026 report.
Burna Boy is one of several major artists selected for the NFL’s international games this season.
The Jonas Brothers performed at the Melbourne game, while Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin are scheduled for the Rio de Janeiro game on Sept. 27. Ayra Starr will perform at the London game on Oct. 11. Cage the Elephant is set for Munich on Nov. 15, while The Warning will headline the Mexico City game on Nov. 22.
The Paris performance will also have a television audience in France. Burna Boy’s full halftime show will air live and free-to-air on France Télévisions, as well as on beIN Sports. L’Équipe will broadcast the game later that evening.
The NFL said the Paris game is part of its biggest international season to date. The league has previously played regular-season games outside the United States in places including London, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico and Canada.
View this post on InstagramThe announcement has already drawn strong reactions from Burna Boy fans online.
“Ayyyy let’s go!! ???,” one fan wrote.
“I’ve bn praying for this?❤️,” another commented.
Fans also shared messages such as “Highest Cappo ? my idol too active,” while another reacted, “my heart dropped for a second ???.”
Some fans are already looking beyond the Paris performance. One comment said, “After Paris it’s Superbowl Halftime Show ??❤️”
Another fan summed up the excitement with, “burna boy halftime in paris?? gonna be insane ?”
For now, the confirmed event is the NFL Paris Game halftime show on Oct. 25. The NFL has not announced the full details of Burna Boy’s performance or its song lineup.
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