U2 Headlines Netflix NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show

U2 will headline the halftime entertainment for the Los Angeles Rams' game against the Green Bay Packers on November 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve matchup will stream exclusively on Netflix, bringing the Irish rock band's 50th-anniversary celebration to a global audience.

The performance marks U2's first appearance at SoFi Stadium and its first NFL halftime show in nearly 25 years. According to the band's official announcement, the show will include special guests, although their identities have not been disclosed.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, November 25. Netflix is positioning the matchup as a new holiday-season football event, combining a prime-time NFL contest with a performance by one of rock music's most established acts.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted the band's history of large-scale performances when announcing the booking.

"There's a reason U2 has headlined stadiums for decades: they don't just perform, they deliver iconic moments audiences remember forever," said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. "We're thrilled that they'll bring that same magic to the NFL stage on Netflix. It's going to be an unforgettable night for football fans and Netflix members worldwide."

The streaming service has previously featured prominent musical performers during its NFL broadcasts. Beyoncé performed during Netflix's Christmas Day football coverage in 2024, while Snoop Dogg headlined the entertainment offering the following year.

U2's last NFL halftime appearance came at Super Bowl XXXVI on February 3, 2002, when the New England Patriots defeated the then-St. Louis Rams 20-17 at the Superdome in New Orleans. The performance followed the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and became widely remembered for its tribute to the victims.

During that show, lead singer Bono revealed an American flag lining inside his jacket as the names of victims appeared behind the band. The performance remains a defining moment in U2's history of combining stadium-scale music with significant public events.

The group consists of Bono, guitarist the Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. U2 celebrated 50 years together in 2026, marking the anniversary with a concert at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where the members attended school when they formed the band in 1976.

U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The group also made history as the first band to perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a venue known for its immersive visual technology.

The Thanksgiving Eve appearance will arrive shortly after the band's next studio album, Carnival de Luz, scheduled for release on November 13, 2026. The record is U2's first studio album in nine years, according to the band's official announcement.

On the football side, the Packers and Rams enter the matchup with different early-season trajectories, according to Bleacher Report's October 20 coverage. Green Bay had won three consecutive games after opening the season 1-2, while Los Angeles had a 2-4 record at the time of publication.

The Rams' early-season difficulties included an 18-16 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive end Myles Garrett had been sidelined since Week 1 with a knee injury, while wide receiver Puka Nacua had missed two games. Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons was also working toward a return from a torn ACL sustained the previous season.