Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show at NFL's first Australia game
The trio will perform at halftime of the Rams-49ers season opener at the MCG on September 11, part of the NFL's expanded international slate.
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What to know
- The Jonas Brothers will headline halftime of the Rams-49ers game at the MCG on September 11, the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia.
- The matchup streams globally on Netflix and is part of the league's largest international slate to date, with seven halftime shows across seven countries.
- The game overlaps with the AFL semifinal weekend, creating potential scheduling headaches if Victorian clubs like Hawthorn, Melbourne or Geelong are involved.
- Rams receiver Puka Nacua's availability is uncertain pending an NFL review of an off-field incident, and the Rams and 49ers are taking different travel strategies for the trip.
How it unfolded
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Follow-up Australian coverage reiterated the announcement and the September 11 date for the historic MCG matchup.
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Australian outlets highlighted that the NFL game falls during the AFL semifinal weekend, potentially causing scheduling conflicts for Victorian clubs like Hawthorn, Melbourne and Geelong.
“The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne”
Tim Tubito · Google News ↗ -
Coverage noted the Rams plan to fly in one day before kickoff while the 49ers arrive a week early, and that receiver Puka Nacua faces possible league discipline that could affect his availability for the game.
“within the realm of options”
Adam Schefter · Press ↗ -
The report confirmed kickoff at 10:35 a.m. local time (8:35 p.m. ET Thursday), global streaming on Netflix, and local broadcasts in LA, San Francisco and on Seven Network in Australia.
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The league confirmed the Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime of the Rams-49ers game at the MCG on September 11, its first regular season game in Australia.
“We couldn't be more excited to perform at halftime during the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia”
Jonas Brothers · Press ↗
What people are saying verbatim
“We couldn't be more excited to perform at halftime during the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia. Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible honor. We can't wait to be part of this historic moment and celebrate with everyone in the stadium and watching around the world.”
Jonas Brothers, Halftime performers · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 11
“Bringing the first-ever NFL regular season game to Australia is a landmark moment for the league, and we are committed to creating an entertainment experience that reflects the scale and significance of the occasion.”
Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of global game presentation and entertainment · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 11
“I think there's more than one way to do it. Everybody has their theories on what's best for their team and where they're coming from. I trust our team and those guys to figure all that stuff out.”
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 11
“within the realm of options”
Adam Schefter, NFL reporter · Yahoo Sports (Rams Wire) ↗ · Aug 11