Ayra Starr to Headline Eagles-Jaguars Halftime Show in London: Time and How to Watch
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr becomes the first African artist to headline an NFL international game's halftime show when the Eagles face the Jaguars on Sunday.
Why people are searching for Ayra Starr
The Nigerian singer is set to make NFL history this weekend. When the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, she will become the first African artist to headline the halftime show at one of the league's international games, according to BBC News and MARCA.
Starr told BBC Newsbeat that the performance "itself is a message". She said it is "very important" for artists to seize moments like this, because "we speak for the culture and we speak for the people that listen to us".
What to expect from the show
Starr did not reveal much about the set. She did confirm it will include songs from her new studio album, Starrgirl, which came out in August. She said she was still in rehearsals and described it as "a lot of work".
MARCA suggests newcomers start with two of her best-known songs, "Rush" and "Bloody Samaritan". It also points to "Santa", her collaboration with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro.
The 24-year-old has already collected a string of firsts. She was the first African woman to win best international act at the Mobo Awards and the first Nigerian woman to pass one billion YouTube video views. She also played All Points East in London this summer.
The sources do not give an exact halftime start time. Halftime falls partway through the game, so it depends on how the game runs.
Who else is performing
The NFL's pregame music is also set. Grammy-nominated R&B, soul and gospel singer Mike Terrell, who grew up in Philadelphia, will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner". English mezzo-soprano Laura Wright will perform "God Save the King".
The game itself
This is Week 5 of the 2026 season and the second of three NFL games in London this year, per Diario AS. Jacksonville arrives 3-1 and first in the AFC South after a 22-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Philadelphia is 2-2 and has lost two in a row.
MARCA reports the Eagles will be without running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith because of injuries.
What it means for you
If you are in the US, set an early alarm: kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET, or 6:30 a.m. PT. The game is on NFL Network and NFL+. If you want the halftime show, tune in well before the break, since the sources give no exact time for it.
The sources name no UK broadcaster or streaming service. UK viewers should check the NFL's official listings. In England the game starts at 2:30 p.m. local time.
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Quick answers
What time does Eagles vs. Jaguars start?
Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. local time in London, which is 9:30 a.m. ET and 6:30 a.m. PT.
How can I watch the game in the US?
The game airs on NFL Network and streams on NFL+.
Is Ayra Starr performing the national anthem?
No. Mike Terrell sings the US anthem and Laura Wright sings the UK anthem. Starr headlines the halftime show.
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