The NFL has announced Mexican rock band The Warning as the halftime show headliner for its 2026 Mexico City game, giving the Monterrey-born sister trio a major home-country stage on Nov. 22.
The Warning, made up of sisters Daniela “Dany,” Paulina “Pau” and Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal, will perform at Estadio Banorte during the Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers game. The game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET, or 7:20 p.m. local time in Mexico City.
The NFL made the announcement on Instagram, quickly drawing excited reactions from fans who welcomed the choice of the Mexican rock group.
Daniela Villarreal, Paulina Villarreal and Alejandra Villarreal from Mexican rock band The Warning attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sep. 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV
“Iconssss omggggg,” one fan reacted.
Another called it the “BEST DECISION NFL OR ANY SPORT EVER MADE.”
One commenter praised the trio as “The best rock band in the history of Mexico ?.”
The announcement also brought excitement over the group’s representation on an important Mexican stage, with one fan writing, “?️?️The first redhead chick to play at an NFL show at the Aztec ??.”
Another supporter praised the league’s decision, saying, “Well done, NFL! Choosing The Warning to the halftime show was a great choice. ??”
One fan said the announcement was enough to make them tune in despite not being an NFL fan: “Ahhhhhhh ? ❤️ well deserved, I don’t even like the NFL but we’ll be there watching them and enjoying the show ?”
View this post on InstagramAccording to the NFL website, the performance will be one of seven halftime shows presented by American Express during the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The shows will take place across seven countries and four continents as the league stages its biggest international schedule yet.
The Warning said they were excited to perform in their home country and at what they called an iconic stadium.
“We are beyond thrilled to be part of this NFL event in our home country and at such an iconic stadium,” said The Warning. “We love the NFL, and every time we work together, we cannot wait to do it again. Playing the halftime show during an international Sunday night game is an incredible privilege, and we cannot wait to show fans what Mexico and its people have to offer. It will be a night to remember — we’ll do what we do best and amp up the excitement of the game. You have been warned!”
The NFL announcement comes only days after The Warning reached a major milestone on the Billboard charts.
Their single “Kerosene” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The achievement made The Warning the first Mexican band and the first all-women band to reach the top of the chart in its 45-year history.
“Kerosene” is featured on the band’s latest album, Everything’s Falling, which arrived on Aug. 28. The song also moved into the top 10 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, while earning 255,000 chart-eligible streams in the United States during the tracking period cited in the provided chart information, according to Billboard.
The group has also built a large international audience. Its career streams have surpassed 785 million, while The Warning earned a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Song in 2024.
Formed in Monterrey in 2013, the band consists of the three Villarreal sisters. Daniela handles guitar and vocals, Paulina plays drums and also contributes vocals, while Alejandra plays bass and provides backing vocals.
The sisters began making music together when they were young and gained wider attention after a video of them performing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” went viral among rock fans. Their early rise eventually led to tours and performances across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
The Mexico City show is part of a wider 2026 NFL International Games entertainment lineup. The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to headline the Melbourne game on Sept. 10, while Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin will perform at the Rio game on Sept. 27. Ayra Starr is set to headline the London game on Oct. 11.
The NFL has played 62 regular-season games outside the United States, with London, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Madrid, Dublin, São Paulo, Mexico City and Toronto among the cities that have hosted games.
For The Warning, the Nov. 22 performance will bring the band back to a major stage in Mexico City while it continues its international rise. The group also has upcoming performances in the United States before returning to Mexico for another scheduled Mexico City show in February 2027, per Chaoszine.
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