U2 to Headline Halftime Show for NFL’s First Thanksgiving Eve Game
U2 will headline the halftime show for the NFL's first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game, which will be streamed globally by Netflix from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 20, 2026 —
U2 will headline the halftime show for the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game, an event set to stream globally on Netflix from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The announcement brings together the NFL game and a halftime performance by the band, with Netflix carrying the event worldwide. The information provided does not identify the teams playing, give the game’s calendar date, or specify a start time.
Details about the performance have not been provided. The announcement does not say how long the set will last, which songs U2 may perform, or whether other performers will appear. It also does not include information about the broadcast format beyond the global Netflix stream.
SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California, is the stated venue for the game and halftime show. No further event logistics, including ticketing or attendance details, were included in the announcement.
The game is described as the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve matchup. The available information does not explain whether the league plans to make the event an annual fixture or provide additional context about its scheduling.
For now, the confirmed details are limited to U2’s role as halftime headliner, the game’s Thanksgiving Eve designation, the venue and Netflix’s global streaming role. Further information about the matchup and performance was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Na’Andre Emerson on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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