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U2 Returns to NFL Halftime Stage After 20 Years
20 Oct
Summary
- U2 will headline the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve halftime show.
- The performance also serves as a 50th anniversary celebration for the band.
- This marks U2's second NFL halftime performance after Super Bowl XXXVI.
The NFL is introducing a new holiday tradition with U2 headlining the halftime show for its first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game on November 25. This performance will air live on Netflix. The legendary Irish band, comprising Adam Clayton, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., and The Edge, will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Beyond the football festivities, the halftime gig holds special significance as it will celebrate U2's 50th anniversary. This milestone follows their earlier September celebration at their alma mater, Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin. This event also marks U2's return to an NFL halftime spectacle over twenty years after their acclaimed Super Bowl XXXVI performance.
Netflix highlighted U2's 2002 Super Bowl set at the Louisiana Superdome as a historically significant moment. Following the 9/11 attacks, the band paid tribute to victims, and Bono famously revealed an American flag lining his jacket. The streamer emphasized U2's enduring appeal and ability to create unforgettable moments for audiences worldwide.
In addition to this Thanksgiving Eve game, Netflix will broadcast two Christmas Day NFL games and the NFL Honors ceremony. U2 is also slated to release their sixteenth album, Carnaval De Luz, on November 13.
