RAYE headlines halftime & Pixie Lott sings anthem at the 2025 NFL London Game: Vikings vs. Browns, Oct. 5.
The National Football League is turning up the glamour as global superstar RAYE takes center stage to headline the London halftime show during the 2025 NFL London Games matchup presented by NetApp, featuring the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns, on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With her debut album My 21st Century Blues catapulting her into worldwide stardom, RAYE has cemented herself as a bold and unapologetic force in British music. Her runaway hit Escapism fueled a historic sweep at the 2024 BRIT Awards, where she claimed six trophies in one night — the most ever by any artist. From Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage to show-stopping performances at the Academy Awards and GRAMMY® Awards, RAYE is the artist everyone is talking about, with praise from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mark Ronson, Charli XCX, Doja Cat, and SZA.
RAYE Promises an Unforgettable Halftime Show at the 2025 NFL London Game
“I’m so grateful to the NFL for inviting me and my band to own that stage,” said RAYE. “We’re bringing pure energy, soul, and magic to create a halftime performance the crowd — and everyone watching around the world — will never forget.”
NFL Names RAYE as Halftime Headliner to Elevate 2025 London Game Experience
“London is a second home for the NFL, and every year we want to raise the bar for our fans,” said Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation and entertainment at the NFL. “RAYE is one of the U.K.’s most captivating artists, and we know she’ll deliver a performance worthy of this stage.”
Adding to the spectacle, the ever-glamorous Pixie Lott will open the game with a stirring performance of the English National Anthem, “God Save the King.”
Pixie Lott Calls Singing the National Anthem at NFL London Game an ‘Incredible Honor’
“Singing the National Anthem in front of a packed stadium is such an honor,” said Pixie Lott. “The atmosphere is going to be electric, and being able to represent my country on a stage this big is a very special moment. I can’t wait.”
NFL London Games Combine Football Thrills with Live Music by RAYE and Pixie Lott
“The NFL is dedicated to giving fans in London an unforgettable gameday experience,” said Henry Hodgson, general manager of NFL U.K. & Ireland. “With world-class artists like RAYE and Pixie Lott, we’re blending the thrill of football with the glamour of live music, creating the ultimate entertainment experience.”
The 2025 NFL London Games will also be presented by the NFL’s Global Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, NetApp.
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