NFL Announces National Anthem Performer For Season-Opener In Brazil originally appeared on The Spun.
This year’s Week 1 schedule for the NFL includes an exciting showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Last year, the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles battled in Brazil. The fans were treated to an epic performance from Saquon Barkley, who had 109 rushing yards, 23 receiving yards and three total touchdowns in a 34-29 victory. While we’re not sure if this year’s Brazil game will be as exciting, there’ll be a huge spotlight on the quarterbacks. It seems like Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes always deliver when they’re on the field together.
Although the Chargers and Chiefs won’t kick off until Sept. 5, the NFL has already announced who’ll perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” in São Paulo.
American composer and jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington will have the honor of performing the U.S. national anthem. So far, the early responses to this announcement from the NFL have been overwhelmingly positive.
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“He’s gonna do really well,” one fan said.
“Looking forward to it,” a second fan wrote on X.
“Should be a great show,” another fan commented.
Aug 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; People hold the flag during the national anthem before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field.David Banks-Imagn Images.
The NFL has also announced that Colombian singer Karol G will headline the halftime show in Brazil.
Karol G, 34, already has a few Billboard Music Awards and a Grammy Award on her résumé.
Suffice to say, the Chargers-Chiefs game on Sept. 5 will be must-see TV. However, it’ll be exclusively on YouTube.
NFL Announces National Anthem Performer For Season-Opener In Brazil first appeared on The Spun on Aug 14, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.