Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy will take center stage at the halftime show of the first-ever NFL regular-season game in France, organizers have confirmed.
The Grammy Award winner is slated to perform at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, when the New Orleans Saints face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Paris Game.
This marks another milestone in Burna Boy’s global rise, fueled by his signature blend of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall. With nine Billboard Hot 100 entries—including the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” with Shakira, which topped Billboard’s Global Charts and surpassed one billion YouTube views—he has cemented his place as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports.
Burna Boy won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album in 2021 with Twice As Tall.
The October clash will air live in France on France Télévisions and beIN Sports, with L’Équipe broadcasting a delayed telecast.
The game is part of the NFL’s largest international expansion to date, featuring a record nine fixtures outside the United States this season. Paris, Melbourne, and Rio de Janeiro will each host regular-season games for the first time. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CEST).
