Ayra Starr is set to become the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show when she performs in London on October 11, 2026.
The Nigerian-Beninese singer will headline the halftime show during the NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET). The NFL confirmed Ayra Starr's halftime appearance as part of its 2026 International Games schedule.
The performance will be part of a record seven halftime shows planned across the NFL's 2026 International Games. The shows will take place across seven countries and four continents as the league expands its international schedule.
Ayra Starr's full halftime performance will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on 5 and Sky Sports, giving the singer another major international platform for her music.
The performance comes after the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, which arrived on August 14, 2026. The project includes collaborations with artists such as ZAYN, Wizkid and Leon Thomas.
Ayra Starr has also spoken about her excitement for the performance, describing London as one of her favorite places and saying that bringing Starrgirl to the NFL's global stage is a dream come true.
Her upcoming appearance adds another major international moment to the growth of African music on global sporting stages. If the performance goes ahead as announced, Ayra Starr will become the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show.
