U2 to Headline 2026 Thanksgiving Eve NFL Halftime Show
The rock band will perform at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2026, during the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams game.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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U2 will headline the halftime show for the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game on November 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Green Bay Packers will face off against the Los Angeles Rams in a game that will be streamed globally on Netflix.
Why it matters
The performance is set to serve as a milestone celebration for U2, which formed in 1976 and is approaching its 50th anniversary as a band. The event also represents a significant expansion of NFL broadcasting, as the game will be accessible to Netflix members in over 200 countries.
The game between the Packers and Rams is scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. The event will be broadcast in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
The players
U2
An iconic rock band from Dublin that has been active for 50 years.
Green Bay Packers
A professional American football team that will compete in the Thanksgiving Eve game.
Los Angeles Rams
A professional American football team based in Inglewood that will host the Thanksgiving Eve game.
Jesse Collins Entertainment
A television and film production company that will produce the halftime show.
Netflix
A global streaming platform that will distribute the game to viewers in over 200 countries.
The details
Jesse Collins Entertainment is set to produce the halftime show for this global broadcast. The event marks a return to the NFL stage for the group, who previously performed during the halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI in February 2002.
Timeline
1976: U2 band formed in Dublin.
February 2002: U2 performed at Super Bowl XXXVI halftime.
November 25, 2026: U2 performs at Thanksgiving Eve NFL game.
Season Trajectory
This marquee halftime performance elevates the profile of the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game within the league's competitive calendar. It mirrors the high-production spectacle of Super Bowl halftime shows while expanding the reach of the regular season to a global audience.
The game will be available to stream globally on Netflix in five languages, providing unprecedented access for international fans. Viewers should ensure their Netflix subscription is active prior to the 8 p.m. ET kickoff on November 25.
The takeaway
The event highlights the growing intersection of live sports, global streaming platforms, and major music entertainment. Fans can anticipate a high-production spectacle that serves as a tribute to five decades of musical history.
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