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The NFL announces the Jonas Brothers as headliners of the halftime show during the Melbourne game on September 11 (September 10 in the US) on Netflix.
The 2026 NFL Melbourne Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will feature a halftime show by the Jonas Brothers. The game kicks off on Friday, September 11, at 10:35 AM AEST, live on Netflix (that’s Thursday, September 10, at 8:35 PM ET in the United States) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The game is presented in partnership with the Victorian State Government and Visit Victoria. Fans around the world can watch the Melbourne game—including the full Jonas Brothers halftime performance—live on Netflix and on Seven Network in Australia. 49ers/Rams will be available on local broadcast stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Jonas Brothers—Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas—have sold 20 million albums and counting, garnered two Grammy Award nominations, earned 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, logged three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generated billions of streams. Recently, they claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“We couldn’t be more excited to perform at halftime during the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia,” said the Jonas Brothers. “Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible hour. We can’t wait to be part of this historic moment and celebrate with everyone in the stadium and watching around the world.”
“Bringing the first-ever NFL regular season game to Australia is a landmark moment for the league, and we are committed to creating an entertainment experience that reflects the scale and significance of the occasion,” said Tim Tubito, Senior Director of Global Game Presentation and Entertainment at the NFL.
“The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne. We are excited to provide a memorable halftime performance for our fans in Australia and those watching worldwide.
“The Jonas Brothers are global superstars with an incredible ability to bring people together through music, making them the perfect addition to Australia’s first-ever regular season NFL game,” said Charlotte Offord, NFL General Manager, Australia and New Zealand.
“We’re building an unforgettable experience for fans, and having an internationally renowned act like the Jonas Brothers perform at halftime reinforces the scale and significance of this historic event. We can’t wait to welcome our fans from across Australia and beyond for a truly world-class celebration of sport and entertainment.”
“Melbourne will showcase the very best Victoria has to offer to tens of millions of viewers around the world,” said Victorian Minister for Major Events Anthony Carbines. “Epic events like the NFL cement Victoria as the sporting and cultural capital of Australia and support thousands of jobs across the state.”
The Melbourne performance is the first of a record seven halftime shows presented by American Express staged across the 2026 NFL International Games—a lineup of live musical performances spanning seven countries and four continents—as the league plays its most international games ever in a single season. The league will announce the other artists in the coming weeks.
American Express is the league’s sponsor for key on-site elements of the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game, including the NFL Kickoff Festival, which runs from September 10 through 12 at Melbourne Park and will host the official watch party for the season opener between defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The NFL Kickoff Festival will also feature performances from Australian artists like Sneaky Sound System, Kita Alexander, Peking Duk, Hot Dub Time Machine, Public Figures, and Grinspoon.
The 2026 NFL International Games will take place in London (two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley Stadium), Madrid (Bernabéu Stadium), Melbourne (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Mexico City (Estadio Banorte), Munich (FC Bayern Munich Arena), Paris (Stade de France Stadium), and Rio de Janeiro (Maracanã Stadium).
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