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Karol G to Headline Halftime for YouTube’s First Exclusive NFL Broadcast in São Paulo

YouTube will offer free global access to the Sept. 5 Chiefs-Chargers game through a fusion of football with Latin music as part of its push into international streaming

FILE - Colombian singer Karol G performs during the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)
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Overview

  • Karol G is confirmed as the halftime performer for the Week 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers matchup at Corinthians Arena on Sept. 5
  • The game will stream free worldwide on YouTube, marking the platform’s inaugural exclusive live NFL regular-season broadcast
  • Brazilian star Ana Castela will sing the Brazilian national anthem and jazz composer Kamasi Washington will perform the U.S. anthem before kickoff
  • Segments featuring popular YouTube creators will be woven into the presentation, with additional talent slated to be announced ahead of the broadcast
  • While some outlets described it as the NFL’s first South American game, last year’s São Paulo contest makes this its second regular-season appearance on the continent