U2 to perform NFL halftime show 2026 - World tour 2027 announced

U2 return to the big NFL stage! The Irish rock band will take over the halftime show of the first "Thanksgiving Eve" NFL game on November 25, 2026. When the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams meet at SoFi Stadium in California, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be at the center of a global music event. The show will be streamed live on Netflix.

The performance falls in a special year: U2 celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026, release their new album Carnaval De Luz on November 13, and have already announced their major "The Greatest Show On Earth" World Tour 2027.
For fans, the NFL halftime show is an exciting preview of the upcoming concerts.

NFL Thanksgiving Eve 2026: U2 return after 24 years
The NFL and Netflix officially confirmed the performance on October 20, 2026. For the first time, a regular NFL season game will be played on the evening before Thanksgiving.

The key information:
Date: November 25, 2026
Game: Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Kickoff: 02:00 on November 26 (German time)
Halftime show: U2 with announced special guests
Broadcast: Worldwide live on Netflix

For U2 this is the first NFL halftime appearance since Super Bowl XXXVI in February 2002. Back then the band thrilled a million-person audience with their performance.

The songs U2 will perform at the Thanksgiving Eve show have not been announced yet. In addition to classics like "Beautiful Day", "One" and "With or Without You", tracks from the new album could also be featured.

U2 Tour 2027: "The Greatest Show On Earth" kicks off in Mexico
The U2 World Tour 2027 is officially announced! Under the title "The Greatest Show On Earth" the band will return to international concert stages next year.
The tour starts on February 23, 2027 in Mexico City. The first leg already includes shows in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
Further dates in Europe and North America are planned. A return to Ireland is also scheduled.

Germany concerts for 2027 have not been officially confirmed yet. However, given the planned international tour, fans can look forward to more announcements.
Anyone who wants to buy tickets for the upcoming concerts should keep an eye on the new tour dates and pre-sale information.

U2 celebrate 50 years of band history with new album
Since their founding in 1976 in Dublin, U2 have become one of the most successful rock bands worldwide. With songs such as "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Where the Streets Have No Name", "With or Without You" and "Beautiful Day" they have written music history.
On November 13, 2026 their 16th studio album Carnaval De Luz will be released. The new songs are also expected to play an important role on the upcoming world tour.

With their NFL appearance, the new album and the announced tour, U2 are entering a new concert phase that is likely to excite fans around the world.

U2 Tickets buy at ticketbande - All tour dates 2027
Do you want to see Bono, The Edge and the rest of the band live in 2027? On ticketbande you will find the already announced concert dates of the U2 World Tour 2027 and information about additional tour stops.
With us you can buy U2 tickets and search for available tickets for your desired concert date - including international shows in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

As soon as additional European dates or possible Germany concerts are officially announced, you will also find the information in our concert overview.

FAQ about the U2 NFL halftime show and World Tour 2027
When will U2 perform at the NFL halftime show 2026?
U2 will play on November 25, 2026 during halftime of the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams. The game starts at 02:00 on November 26 German time and will be streamed live on Netflix.

When does the U2 Tour 2027 start?
The "The Greatest Show On Earth" World Tour 2027 starts on February 23, 2027 in Mexico City. Additional concerts are announced in Brazil and Argentina. More international tour dates are expected.

Will U2 come to Germany in 2027?
No official Germany dates for 2027 have been announced yet. However, more concerts in Europe are planned. As soon as concrete dates are confirmed, we will inform you on ticketbande.

Where can I buy U2 tour tickets?
On ticketbande you can search for tickets to the announced U2 concerts in 2027. Our overview shows you international concert dates and available ticket offers.

How can I buy U2 Tour 2027 tickets?
Select the desired concert date on ticketbande and check the available tickets. Here you will also find information about newly announced tour stops.