Nigerian singer Burna Boy is scheduled to headline the halftime show at the National Football League’s (NFL) Paris Game on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.
The Grammy-winning artiste, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, will perform as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.
Announced on September 17, 2026, the performance forms part of the league’s international programme featuring seven halftime shows across seven countries and four continents.
Burna Boy will return to Stade de France after making history in April 2025 as the first African artiste to headline a solo concert at the venue.
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His previous appearances at major sporting events include the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City and the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul.
The Paris fixture extends the NFL’s international expansion, which began with a regular-season game outside the United States in 2005. The league has since staged matches in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Brazil and Spain.
Other artistes announced for the 2026 international programme include Ayra Starr in London, Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio in Rio de Janeiro, the Jonas Brothers in Melbourne, Cage the Elephant in Munich and The Warning in Mexico City.
Burna Boy’s selection further raises the profile of Nigerian music on the international stage as Afrobeats continues to reach global audiences.