Overview

• The NFL and YouTube confirmed Grammy winner Karol G as the halftime performer for the Sept. 5 Chiefs–Chargers game at Corinthians Arena, marking YouTube’s inaugural exclusive live NFL broadcast.
• The Week 1 matchup will stream free globally on YouTube and YouTube TV, with a pregame show at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. BRT) and kickoff at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. BRT).
• Brazilian star Ana Castela will deliver the country’s national anthem and U.S. jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington will perform the U.S. anthem before kickoff.
• YouTube executives describe the event as a convergence of sports, music and creator communities, building on three seasons of NFL Sunday Ticket viewership.
• Additional talent and leading YouTube creators are slated to be announced in the coming weeks to amplify the global broadcast.