- Irish rock band U2 has been announced as the halftime show performer for the Thanksgiving Eve NFL matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 25.
- The holiday game will be streamed live on Netflix at 8pm ET, continuing the streaming platform's recent trend of booking high-profile musical acts for major holiday NFL broadcasts.
- This performance comes nearly a quarter-century after U2 headlined the Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show in 2002 and coincides with the band celebrating 50 years since its formation in Dublin in 1976.
- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos praised the booking, stating that U2 has headlined stadiums for decades because the band consistently delivers iconic and memorable moments for audiences.
- The announcement arrives alongside reports that Jay-Z may headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, following a partnership between the NFL and his entertainment company Roc Nation to curate the event.
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