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Jonas Brothers to Headline Halftime Show at NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Australia
8/13/2026, 2:17:29 AM
Historic Melbourne Game Halftime Show
The National Football League will stage its first regular-season game on Australian soil at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, September 11 (10:35 a.m. AEST). The Week 1 matchup pits the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams. The halftime performance will be headlined by the pop trio the Jonas Brothers—Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas. The game and halftime show will be streamed live in the United States on Netflix on Thursday, September 10 (8:35 p.m. ET) and broadcast in Australia on the Seven Network.
Background & Context
The Melbourne contest is the opening event of the NFL’s 2026 International Games schedule, which will feature games in seven countries across four continents—the most geographically diverse season in league history. The league has announced that each international game will include a dedicated halftime show, with the Melbourne performance serving as the first of seven such shows. The NFL’s senior director of global game presentation and entertainment, Tim Tubito, described the Australian game as a “landmark moment” for the league’s global expansion.
Data & Statistics
- The Jonas Brothers have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and have accumulated billions of streams.
- Their discography includes 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits and three consecutive No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200.
- The group has earned two Grammy® Award nominations and recently secured a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- The MCG seats approximately 100,000 spectators, making it one of the largest venues for an NFL regular-season game.
Official Statements & Responses
- Anthony Carbines, Victorian Minister for Major Events, noted that “Melbourne will showcase the very best Victoria has to offer to tens of millions of viewers around the world,” emphasizing the economic boost from the event.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — Tim Tubito, the NFL's senior director of global game presentation and entertainment
- “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,” — Charlotte Offord, NFL general manager -- Australia and New Zealand
- “Melbourne will showcase the very best Victoria has to offer to tens of millions of viewers around the world,” — Victorian Minister
Additional Entertainment & Festival Activities
Leading up to the game, the NFL Kickoff Festival will run from September 10 through September 12 at Melbourne Park. The three-day program features Australian acts such as Sneaky Sound System, Kita Alexander, Peking Duk, Hot Dub Time Machine, Public Figures and Grinspoon, as well as fan-focused events including watch parties, flag-football clinics, merchandise pop-ups and an American-style food village.
What’s Next
The NFL has indicated that the remaining six halftime shows for the 2026 International Games will be announced in the coming weeks. Each will be paired with its respective international matchup, further extending the league’s global outreach.
