{"id":69079,"date":"2025-08-14T13:18:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/69079\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T13:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:18:07","slug":"karol-g-to-headline-halftime-show-during-youtubes-first-exclusive-nfl-broadcast-live-from-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/69079\/","title":{"rendered":"Karol G to headline halftime show during YouTube\u2019s first exclusive NFL broadcast, live from Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Bringing football fans, Brazil and Karol G<\/a> together for a one-night experience? That’s a winning formula.<\/p>\n

The Grammy award-winning musician will headline a halftime show during YouTube\u2019s first exclusive NFL broadcast<\/a> next month, which will stream live from Corinthians Arena in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 5. That’s the NFL week 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the reigning AFC-winning Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis year has been truly rewarding, and the timing of this opportunity \u2014 to be part of such an important moment like YouTube\u2019s first-ever NFL live broadcast \u2014 is perfect,\u201d the singer shared in an exclusive written statement. \u201cWith my latest album \u2018Tropicoqueta,\u2019 I set out to represent the many facets of my Latin culture, something I\u2019m incredibly passionate about in everything I do. I\u2019m excited to bring that same energy and pride to this global stage and honored to continue elevating Latin culture on such a monumental platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

It’s a natural pairing. Karol G is a global superstar, American football is growing in popularity worldwide,<\/a> and many of the world\u2019s most ardent music fans call Brazil home \u2014 it\u2019s one of the many reasons \u201cCome to Brazil\u201d<\/a> has become a stalwart meme, a three-word stand-in for the ultimate expression of fandom.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to highlight the excitement and Americana of the NFL, but do this thoughtfully in a way that plays to local cultures, practices and traditions,\u201d said Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation and entertainment at the NFL.<\/p>\n

Booking Karol G \u201cnot only excites our fans and pays homage to their culture in South America, but has an impact on a global scale,\u201d he added. \u201cWe hope all of our fans are ready for a historic celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The game is free to stream for fans across the globe, exclusively through YouTube and YouTube TV. It begins at 5 p.m. Pacific \/ 8 p.m. Eastern \/ 9 p.m. BRT (local time). A pre-show kicks off an hour earlier.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo celebrate this moment, we are thrilled that global superstar Karol G will perform during our halftime show,\u201d said Angela Courtin, VP of sports and entertainment marketing at YouTube in a statement. \u201cThe game and performance will be broadcast worldwide for free on YouTube, blending the fandom of sports and music together for one epic cultural moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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