Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The performance will take place on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. British Summer Time.
The NFL announced Ayra Starr as the headline performer on Thursday. Her appearance forms part of the league’s 2026 international programme, which features seven halftime shows across seven countries and four continents. 
Ayra Starr is expected to perform songs from her latest album, Starrgirl. Mavin Records and Republic Records released the album on August 14. The project includes collaborations with ZAYN, Leon Thomas and Wizkid.
The singer said she was excited about performing at the London game. She described taking Starrgirl to the NFL’s global stage as a dream come true. Ayra also spoke about her connection to London, calling it one of her favourite cities.
Who Is Ayra Starr?
Born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr began her professional music career with Mavin Records in 2021.
She introduced herself to a wider audience with her self-titled debut EP, Ayra Starr, before releasing her debut album, 19 & Dangerous, later that year.
The album produced several of her early hits, including “Away,” “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush.”
“Rush” became one of her biggest international songs. The track also earned her a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Ayra followed that success with The Year I Turned 21 in 2024. The album featured artists including Giveon, Anitta and Asake.
One of its songs, “Last Heartbreak Song” featuring Giveon, later earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance.
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A New International Stage
Ayra Starr has also performed at major international events outside Nigeria.
Her appearances include Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom, where she joined the festival’s 2024 lineup. Ayra has recorded more than seven billion global streams and one billion YouTube views since her 2021 debut. She has also received two Grammy nominations and won the BET Award for Best International Act.
Her NFL appearance will add another major global audience to her list of international performances.
Eagles and Jaguars Set for London Meeting
The Eagles and Jaguars will meet in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Jaguars will play two consecutive games in London. They will face Philadelphia at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11 before meeting the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium on October 18.
Philadelphia and Jacksonville previously met in London in 2018. The Eagles won that game 24–18 at Wembley Stadium.
Their 2026 meeting will mark the second time the two teams have faced each other in the United Kingdom.
The NFL has expanded its international schedule this season, with regular-season games across Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico.
Ayra Starr’s halftime performance will form part of that international programme.
The full halftime performance will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5 and Sky Sports.
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