The NFL Munich Game between the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions will take place during the new NFL season. The halftime act has now been announced.
The halftime act for the Munich Game is official: “Cage The Elephant” will perform during halftime of the game between the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions on November 15, 2026. The NFL announced this..

“We’ve played a lot of shows in Germany over the years, and the crowds here have always gone all out,” says Matt Shultz of Cage The Elephant. “Performing a halftime show is something very special—you only get one shot in front of an entire stadium and a global audience, and you have to make the most of every second. We’ll bring the same energy we bring to our concerts, and we can’t wait.”

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“Cage The Elephant” is considered one of the defining rock bands of its generation. The two-time Grammy winners in the “Best Rock Album” category have more than ten billion streams and 13 number-one hits on alternative radio. Most recently, they appeared as special guests on the “Oasis Live ’25 Tour” in the U.S.

Following the games in 2022 and 2024, the Munich Game will be the third NFL regular-season game held in the Bavarian capital. As part of a multi-year agreement, Munich will also host another regular-season game in 2028.