Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ/singer/producer Pedro Sampaio are scheduled to headline the NFL halftime show for the Ravens vs. Cowboys game in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 27. Billboard reports that the pairing will perform during the event.
The appearance is part of the NFL’s broader plan for international games in 2026. Yahoo Sports adds that the Martin-Sampaio show is one of seven halftime performances the league will stage across its 2026 international slate. Together, the sources frame the engagement as a high-profile entertainment feature for an NFL matchup held outside the United States, tied to the league’s recurring global schedule.
While both outlets confirm the performers, the date, and the game, the emphasis differs: Billboard highlights the performers and the context of the Rio event, whereas Yahoo Sports focuses on the place of the halftime show within the full set of planned international halftime performances for 2026.
