By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy is set to headline the halftime show of the 2026 NFL game in Paris, France.

The Grammy-winning singer will perform at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on October 25, when the New Orleans Saints face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The game will be significant for the NFL as it marks the league’s first regular-season fixture to be played in France.

The matchup, presented by American Express, is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time).

Burna Boy’s upcoming performance will also see him return to the Stade de France after his historic appearance at the venue in April 2025.

In 2025, the Nigerian singer became the first African artiste to headline a solo concert at the stadium, further cementing his growing international presence.

His selection for the NFL halftime show adds another major international platform to his career as Afrobeats continues to gain wider recognition around the world.

Fans attending the game in Paris will therefore have Burna Boy providing the entertainment during the break as the Saints and Steelers battle in the NFL’s first regular-season game on French soil.