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Jonas Brothers to Headline Halftime of NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Australia
8/15/2026, 8:07:13 AM
Historic Game at Melbourne Cricket Ground
The National Football League will open its 2024 season with a regular-season matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The event marks the league’s first regular-season game played in Australia and will be streamed in the United States on Netflix in September. The halftime show will feature the pop trio the Jonas Brothers—Nick, Joe, and Kevin—who said they are “honored” to perform at the iconic venue before “passionate Australian fans.”
International Schedule and Significance
The Melbourne contest is part of the NFL’s expanded international schedule, which this season includes games in seven countries across four continents. By pairing a high-profile musical act with the league’s inaugural Australian regular-season game, the NFL aims to broaden its global audience and showcase the sport’s appeal beyond North America.
Official Statements & Responses
The league’s communications emphasized that the halftime performance is intended to create a memorable experience for both the live crowd in Melbourne and viewers worldwide.
Verbatim Quote
- “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,” — Fame. Tim Tubito, the NFL's senior director of global game presentation and entertainment
