The Warning to Perform at NFL Mexico City Game Halftime Show
The Warning, a rock band from Monterrey, will headline the halftime show for the Minnesota Vikings-San Francisco 49ers game at Estadio Azteca on November 22. The performance is part of a seven-show lineup for NFL International Games in 2026. The band, with over 785 million streams, will be broadcast live on Canal 5 and ESPN in Mexico.
The Warning, a Monterrey-based trio of sisters, brings over 785 million career streams and a 2024 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song to their Estadio Azteca appearance. Their halftime set accompanies the NFL's return to Mexico City, a venue that has hosted regular-season football since the league began expanding its international slate.
The November 22 contest between Minnesota and San Francisco is one of seven overseas games planned for 2026, with additional stops in London, Madrid, Melbourne, Munich, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro. The 49ers carry a particularly large Mexican following, and the league will supplement the game with fan events and limited-edition merchandise tied to the band's performance.
This booking could deepen the NFL's engagement with Mexican audiences, potentially boosting local viewership and stadium attendance while reinforcing Mexico City as a recurring international host. The exposure may also expand The Warning's reach beyond Latin America, and the league's broader international schedule could