Ricky Martin to Headline NFL Rio Halftime Show at Maracanã Stadium
The Puerto Rican superstar will perform alongside Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio during the NFL’s first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro. Ricky Martin to Headline NFL Rio Halftime Show at Maracanã Stadium Pedro Camacho
Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio are set to headline the NFL's halftime show at the 2026 game in Rio de Janeiro, which will take place at the iconic Maracanã Stadium on September 27th. The NFL is expanding its international schedule, staging matches in seven countries across four continents in 2026. Martin expressed his excitement about performing at another historic NFL event in his favorite city, praising the vibrant energy of the Brazilian crowd.
His experience with the league spans nearly three decades, including performances at both the Super Bowl LX halftime show and a Dallas Cowboys-New England Patriots preseason game in Mexico City in 1998. Martin will join forces with DJ Pedro Sampaio for this special halftime performance. Other international halftime shows this season include the Jonas Brothers performing for the first regular-season game in Australia on September 11th, alongside yet-to-be-announced performers for games in London, Madrid, Mexico City, Munich, and Paris. The NFL Rio Game will commence at 4:25 p.m. ET on September 27th.
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