Burna Boy NFL Paris halftime show confirmed
The Burna Boy NFL Paris performance is officially set for October 25, 2026. The Nigerian superstar will headline halftime during the NFL’s first regular season game in Paris at Stade de France.
The game will see the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints. It also marks another major return to the Paris stadium for Burna Boy. He became the first African artist to headline a solo concert at Stade de France in 2025.
Burna Boy returns to Stade de France.
Burna Boy’s upcoming appearance gives him another major moment at the same venue. His 2025 Stade de France concert became a major milestone in his touring career and African music’s presence at the stadium.
This time, however, the setting will be very different. Instead of headlining his own concert, Burna Boy will perform during an NFL regular season game. The performance will also place African music at the center of the league’s first regular season event in France.
Why the NFL Paris show matters
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The Paris game forms part of the NFL’s biggest international season to date. The league is staging games across several countries and has announced a record seven international halftime shows in 2026.
Burna Boy joins a wider group of international performers connected to the NFL’s overseas games. Ayra Starr is also scheduled to perform during the league’s London game, while other shows feature artists including Ricky Martin, Pedro Sampaio, and Cage the Elephant.
The NFL has also pointed to Burna Boy’s history at Stade de France and African music’s popularity in Paris as part of the reason for the selection. For Burna Boy, the performance creates another international platform for his sound ahead of the game on October 25.
Burna Boy is returning to Stade de France for another major global stage. Share this story with a Burna fan and follow AfrobeatsGlobal for more African music moments around the world. Check out our previous blog post on Cassper Nyovest Praises Scorpion Kings After FNB Show.
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