Ayra Starr is set to make history at the London halftime show NFL stage on Oct. 11, 2026, when she performs at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The appearance matters because Starr is being billed as the first Afrobeat artist and the first Nigerian to headline an NFL halftime show. It also places one of the league's international showcase games in the spotlight as the NFL continues its push to grow American football through regular-season fixtures around the world.
A first for Afrobeat on the NFL stage
For the NFL, the London game is part of a wider international schedule that has helped take regular-season football beyond the United States. This one comes nearly 20 years after the league first expanded its game play in London, and it arrives as the second game of the 2026-27 season.
Starr's performance at around 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT and 3 p.m. BST will add a new cultural layer to the occasion. The halftime show has often attracted attention from celebrity sightings, but this one stands out for its place in NFL history and for the significance of having an Afrobeat artist lead the entertainment.
When and where the game takes place
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The halftime performance is scheduled for the same day, with Starr taking the stage during the interval of the NFL London Game.
For viewers, the key details are straightforward: the matchup is set for 9:30 a.m. ET, 6:30 a.m. PT and 2:30 p.m. BST, while the halftime show with Ayra Starr comes later in the morning in North American time zones and mid-afternoon in Britain.
How viewers can watch live
Viewers of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London can watch through NFL Network and Unlimited. Live TV options listed include DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV, with some services offering a five-day free trial.
The matchup is another reminder that the NFL's international games are no longer just a novelty. They now carry major on-field interest, a global audience and, in this case, a halftime moment that breaks new ground for both London and Nigerian in the NFL representation.
