Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has been announced as the headline performer for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. BST.

The National Football League confirmed the announcement on its official website, describing Starr as a "generational talent." The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also confirmed the news in a post on her official Instagram account. "I am so excited to perform at the NFL halftime show in London. London is one of my favourite places in the world and to bring Starrgirl to the NFL global stage is a dream come true for me," she wrote.

Starr's selection marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL International Game Halftime Show. The performance is part of a record seven halftime shows planned across the league's 2026 international matches, all presented by American Express. These games will be held in seven countries across four continents, including Australia, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Germany, and France.