RAYE to Headline NFL Halftime Show at First 2025 London Game: “I’m Very Grateful”

British singer-songwriter RAYE will headline the NFL halftime show for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns matchup in London on October 5, 2025.

That October 5 contest is the NFL’s first London game of the 2025–26 season; the league has scheduled two additional London fixtures for October 12 and October 19, 2025 as part of its push to broaden the sport’s international footprint.

“London has become a second home for the NFL, and each year we aim to raise the bar for the entertainment we bring to fans,” said Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of global game presentation and entertainment. “RAYE is among the U.K.’s most compelling performers, and we expect her to deliver an unforgettable halftime moment that reflects the NFL’s commitment to world-class sports and live entertainment.”

RAYE responded to the announcement with appreciation, saying, “I’m very grateful to the NFL for inviting me and the band to perform. We hope to create a memorable, fun moment for everyone in the stadium and viewers at home.”

Also featured on the October 5 bill, English singer-songwriter Pixie Lott will sing the national anthem, “God Save the King.”

The halftime booking arrives as RAYE prepares to launch a new creative chapter. Following the breakout success of her 2023 hit “Escapism” and the album 21st Century Blues, she released a new single, “Where Is My Husband?,” on September 19, 2025, and confirmed she is working on another album while planning a global run titled This Tour May Contain New Music.

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