The Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show for the NFL regular-season game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The performance will accompany the league’s first regular-season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Associated Press reported that the trio will perform during the game, which is scheduled for September 10 in the United States and September 11 in Australia because of the time difference. The event will be part of the NFL’s expanding international schedule and will be carried to US viewers through Netflix.
The NFL’s official Melbourne Game page confirms the venue, the participating teams and the historic status of the fixture. The league has promoted the match as a major step in its international program, with the game scheduled to bring regular-season American football to a new market.
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas have sold more than 20 million albums, according to the AP report. The group has also returned to touring and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, giving the halftime booking a wider entertainment profile beyond the sports audience.
The performance will be separate from the game’s competitive result. The Rams and 49ers remain scheduled to meet in a regular-season contest, while the Jonas Brothers will provide the announced musical centerpiece during the break.
Sources: Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/f204756d6cef3dbc839d20528b55bb2d; NFL — https://www.nfl.com/international/games/melbourne/
