Artist Pixie Lott to Perform the English National Anthem Ahead of the London Game Presented by NetApp on Sunday, Oct. 5
LONDON – Sept. 19, 2025 – The National Football League has announced that RAYE will headline the halftime show during the 2025 NFL London games matchup presented by NetApp between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 5 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With her debut album, My 21st Century Blues, propelling her to global success, RAYE has become a powerhouse in modern British music. The album’s hit single “Escapism” helped her win a record-breaking six BRIT Awards in 2024 – the most by any artist in a single year – solidifying her status as a major headliner, including at Glastonbury 2025. Having been praised by the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mark Ronson, Charli xcx, Doja Cat and SZA, the South London native delivered electrifying performances at this year’s 97th Academy Awards and 67th GRAMMY® Awards, where she made history as the only artist ever nominated simultaneously for both “Best New Artist” and “Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)” in the same year.
“I’m very grateful to NFL for inviting me and the band to perform during this halftime show,” said RAYE. “Hopefully we can provide a memorable and entertaining moment for the crowd and viewers at home.”
“London continues to be a second home for the NFL, and each year we look to elevate the entertainment we bring to fans,” said Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation and entertainment at the NFL. “RAYE is one of the U.K.’s most exciting artists, and we know she’ll deliver an incredible performance for our fans which continues to showcase the NFL’s approach to providing the best in sports and entertainment.”
Ahead of the game, singer and songwriter Pixie Lott will perform the English National Anthem ‘God Save the King.’
“Singing the National Anthem before the game is a massive honor,” said Pixie Lott. “I know the energy is going to be electric and getting to be a part of that, representing my country, is very special. I can’t wait to see the stadium full of fans for what’s going to be an incredible day.”
“The NFL is committed to delivering an unforgettable gameday experience for fans in London, a city that has hosted 40 regular season games since 2007,” said Henry Hodgson, general manager of NFL U.K. & Ireland. “We are proud of the legacy we’ve built here, and want to meet our fans’ expectations of a premium sporting and entertainment experience by bringing premium artists like RAYE to perform at NFL London games halftime shows.”
Beyond the NFL’s first game in-market, the league is committed to growing the game at every level across the country, engaging with fans year-round through partners, programs and initiatives, including NFL Flag and community events.
The 2025 NFL London games will also be presented by the NFL’s Global Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, NetApp.
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ABOUT RAYE
The multi-award-winning British artist RAYE is redefining modern pop through raw storytelling, genre-defying sound and record-breaking success. The three-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and producer made history at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards as the first artist ever nominated for both “Best New Artist” and “Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)” in the same year. This followed her record-breaking sweep at the 2024 BRIT Awards, where she won six awards—the most ever in a single year—and became the first woman named “Songwriter of the Year.”
RAYE has charted 18 Top 40 U.K. singles and amassed over 10 billion global streams. Her diverse catalog spans pop, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, jazz and dance, and includes collaborations with Stormzy, Central Cee, David Guetta, Jax Jones and Disclosure. As a songwriter, she’s penned tracks for Beyoncé, Charli XCX and Jennifer Lopez, and rising stars like JADE and Halle.
Her 2023 debut album, My 21st Century Blues (Human Re Sources/The Orchard), marked her first as an independent artist and became a global success, led by the viral hit “Escapism.” The track reached No. 1 in the UK, cracked the Top 10 in over 20 countries and became the UK’s biggest-selling single by a female British artist in 2023. The album sparked over 150 headline shows worldwide, including performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Her Royal Albert Hall show, backed by a 50-piece orchestra and gospel choir, was released on vinyl and broadcast on the BBC and PBS.
In 2024, RAYE made her Saturday Night Live debut, opened for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley, and performed at both the Academy Awards (James Bond tribute) and the GRAMMY Awards (“Oscar Winning Tears”). She also appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Daily Show, the AMAs, MTV EMAs and more. In early 2025, she joined LISA and Doja Cat on the global hit “Born Again,” which she co-wrote and co-produced, earning the trio an MTV VMA. She also collaborated with Mark Ronson on two jazz-influenced singles, one of which appeared on the star-studded F1® THE MOVIE soundtrack. Her 2025 summer festival run included sets at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Governor’s Ball, Newport Jazz Festival, All Points East and more.
Currently British Vogue’s October cover star, RAYE’s new single, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”, is out now and marks the first release from her highly anticipated sophomore album, set to arrive in 2026 and available to pre-order now. Co-written and produced with longtime collaborator Mike Sabath, the track debuted at Glastonbury and blends funky brass, syncopated R&B grooves and glossy soul-pop production. To support the release, RAYE will embark on her 40-date 2026 headline tour, THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC, with stops across the UK, Europe and North America. Her sisters, ABSOLUTELY and AMMA, will join as special guests. General ticket sales open on Sep. 25 at 10 a.m. local time online.
A passionate advocate for songwriters, RAYE will receive a special Ivors Academy Honour in October for her outspoken activism. She also serves as an ambassador for Audemars Piguet and Nintendo UK, stars in Stella McCartney’s About F*ing Time campaign, and currently appears in Netflix’s Black Rabbit, performing “What a Difference a Day Makes.”
ABOUT PIXIE LOTT
Pixie Lott began her music career at age 15 when she signed with Universal Music and catapulted to worldwide fame in 2009 with the release of her debut album, Turn It Up. The album reached Multi-Platinum status on the strength of five consecutive top 20 singles. After a successful return to music last year with her critically acclaimed top ten fourth album, Encino, Pixie has been playing the UK’s biggest festivals all summer, captivating countless crowds. She wowed the masses and drew one of the biggest crowds of the weekend at Mighty Hoopla, leading to her trending on TikTok for days afterward. New single “Coming Of Age” was previewed live at these shows and went down such a storm, the undeniable reaction led to its release in August, and it has been added to Radio 2’s B List.
Pixie has delivered 3 UK number-one singles, sold over four million tracks, embarked on numerous worldwide tours, sold 1.6 million albums worldwide and written songs for some of the world’s biggest stars. Pixie has collaborated with legendary artists Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and John Legend, as well as K-Pop supergroup Big Bang (GD and Top)—their song reached No. 1 in South Korea and Singapore. Her songs have been used as the soundtrack to countless movies, and she has received in excess of 452 million YouTube views. She is a four-time BRIT Award nominee and the winner of two MTV European Music Awards.
