Post: Ayra Starr to Headline Halftime Show at 2026 NFL London Game on Oct. 11

London: Ayra Starr is set to headline the halftime show for the 2026 National Football League (NFL) London Game on October 11 at 30 p.m. BST (930 a.m. ET) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The London performance is part of a record seven halftime shows presented by American Express, which will be staged across the 2026 NFL International Games. This lineup includes live musical performances spanning seven countries and four continents, marking the league's most international season ever.According to African Press Organization, Ayra Starr has become a defining voice in global pop music. Since her debut in 2021, the Beninese-Nigerian singer and songwriter has accumulated over seven billion global streams and one billion YouTube views. She is a two-time GRAMMY® nominee for Best African Music Performance and has won a BET Award for Best International Act. Additionally, she performed on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival. Her recent album, "Starrgirl," released on August 14, features collaborations with ar tists like ZAYN, Leon Thomas, and Wizkid, and has received rave reviews.In her statement, Ayra Starr expressed her excitement about performing at the NFL halftime show in London, describing it as one of her favorite places in the world. She expressed her enthusiasm for bringing "Starrgirl" to the NFL global stage, calling it a dream come true.Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation, music, and entertainment at the NFL, highlighted the significance of the NFL London games as a foundation for the league's international expansion. He praised Ayra Starr as a generational talent with a strong fan connection in London, noting that African music has been influential in the city for years. Tubito expressed anticipation for a performance that captures the energy of the moment.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host two regular-season games on consecutive Sundays in October. The first game, featuring the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders on October 4, will include alternative entertainm ent during halftime, with further details to be announced.Ayra Starr's halftime performance will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5 and Sky Sports, providing free access to viewers. The NFL is committed to growing the game across the country and engaging with fans year-round through various partners, programs, and initiatives. Additional information regarding entertainment and fan events surrounding the 2026 NFL London games will be released soon.This announcement follows the confirmation of performances by the Jonas Brothers at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game on September 10 and Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio at the 2026 NFL Rio Game on September 27.For ticket information and updates on the 2026 NFL London Games, fans can visit nfl.com/london or follow @NFLUK on Instagram, X, and TikTok.So far, sixty-two regular-season NFL games have been played outside the United States, with cities like London, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Madrid, Dublin, So Paulo, Mexico City, and Toronto hosting games.