NFL Announces Artist Lineup for 2024 London Games
U.K. & U.S. Artists to be Highlighted Across New York Jets-Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears-Jacksonville Jaguars Games in October
Rizzle Kicks to Headline Halftime Performance for Game on Oct. 13
The NFL has announced the entertainment lineup for its 2024 London Games, including pre-game DJs, anthem performers and a halftime performance as well as historic in-game activity.
New York Jets-Minnesota Vikings — Oct. 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Representing British house music institution Defected, London-based DJ Alex Mills will kick things off with a set during the pregame show. Mills is also a dance music songwriter and vocalist who has become the go-to collaborator for many of the world’s foremost dance producers.
BRELAND, a rising global sensation from New Jersey known for his original sound merging elements of country, hip hop, R&B, gospel and pop, will perform the U.S. National Anthem.
Florence Rawlings, singer-songwriter from South London, will then perform the U.K.’s God Save the King.
NFL Legend and two-time Super Bowl Champion Osi Umenyiora and NFL Legend Jared Allen will be recognized at the first-ever NFL London Games Ring of Honour ceremony, during halftime.
Chicago Bears-Jacksonville Jaguars — Oct. 13 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Willow Avalon, a Georgia-native, is a contemporary country artist that will perform the U.S. National Anthem before kickoff. Avalon made a name for herself with her debut EP, Stranger, with smooth melodies mixed with southern-Americana charm.
Hailing from Northern Manchester, JP Cooper is known for a signature blend of folk, pop and soul rising on the charts since 2017. He’ll perform a rendition of the U.K.’s God Save the King prior to kickoff.
British duo from Brighton, Rizzle Kicks, will then headline the halftime show. The duo, made up of Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé, released their debut album in 2011. The pair recently reunited in 2024, returning to the music-scene together. This will be their first live performance since 2016.
“We’re super excited to headline the halftime show here in the U.K. for the 2024 NFL London Game on Oct. 13,” said Rizzle Kicks. “So many exciting things ahead and this is just the beginning. We can’t wait!”
“We’ve worked to curate a strong lineup of talent from across both the U.K. and U.S. for the 2024 NFL London Games,” said Director, Event and Game Presentation at the NFL, Tim Tubito. “We’re thrilled to have the U.K.’s very own Rizzle Kicks as well as rising artists from both nations perform for fans around the world, bringing unique and original energy to the upcoming games.”
Fans across the U.K. can tune-in to performances on ITV on Oct. 6 and Sky Sports on Oct. 13, as well as internationally on NFL Game Pass on DAZN at 2:30 PM local time.
Fans in the U.S. can tune-in to games on NFL Network starting at 9:30 AM EST.