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Manuel Turizo to headline halftime show at NFL Madrid Game

The Colombian singer is set to perform at halftime when the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid on Nov. 8.

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Manuel Turizo will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Madrid Game, the league announced on Oct. 9, 2026.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to play on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Bernabéu Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Central European Time, or 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Madrid performance is part of international lineup

The NFL said Turizo’s performance will be one of seven halftime shows across its 2026 International Games. The planned musical lineup spans seven countries and four continents.

Turizo, a Colombian artist whose music draws on reggaetón, pop and tropical influences, released his fifth studio album, APAMBICHAO, in 2026. His songs include “Una Lady como tú,” “La Bachata,” “El Merengue,” “Vagabundo” and “Copa Vacía.”

Broadcast and game information

In Spain, the full halftime performance is scheduled to air live on DAZN, Cuatro and Mediaset Infinity, according to the NFL. Limited-edition merchandise tied to the performance is also planned for NFL Shops on game day and at league events during the week.

The league said ticket information for the Madrid game is available at nfl.com/madrid. It added that details about entertainment and fan events around the game would be shared later.

Seven shows planned for 2026

The NFL’s announced international halftime performers also include the Jonas Brothers in Melbourne, Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin in Rio, Ayra Starr in London, Burna Boy in Paris, Cage the Elephant in Munich and The Warning in Mexico City.

The league said 65 regular-season NFL games have been played outside the United States, with Madrid among the cities to have hosted games.

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The game between the Bengals and Falcons is scheduled for Nov. 8 at Bernabéu Stadium; the NFL’s announcement did not report a result.

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