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NFL·PREVIEW·October 1, 2026 04:02 PM ET

Saints tap Trombone Shorty, Eric Church for Monday night halftime

Kirk Franklin and two Nevilles round out the bill

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Performing at halftime of Monday Night Football: @TromboneShorty @EricChurch @KirkFranklin @JuvieTheGreat Cyril N Via @Saints on X

What happened: The New Orleans Saints rolled out a six-act halftime lineup for Monday Night Football, led by Trombone Shorty, Eric Church and Kirk Franklin. JuvieTheGreat, Cyril Neville and Ivan Neville are also set to perform, with Meta attached as sponsor.

Why it matters: The booking adds a local-music core to the Saints' prime-time home showcase, with Trombone Shorty and both Nevilles tied to New Orleans. It also extends Monday Night Football's broader entertainment push after the league and ESPN added a music partnership before the season.

By the numbers: The halftime bill lists six performers, and two of them share the Neville surname.

What to watch: Pregame details are the next likely piece to fall into place as New Orleans moves toward kickoff. The Saints have already tied the game to a larger music slate around the anthem and halftime window.

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