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Kevin Jonas news
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The gist
The Jonas Brothers, including Kevin Jonas, headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game.
It puts a major pop act at the league's historic Melbourne debut, watched worldwide.
Background
The Jonas Brothers — Nick, Joe and Kevin — are set to perform at halftime when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It marks the NFL's first-ever regular-season game played in Australia, and the league is pairing the milestone with one of pop's best-known groups. The trio said in a statement they were honored to play at the 'iconic' MCG in front of Australian fans.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas host the September 8 episode of their 'Hey Jonas!' podcast, joined by New Jersey guests Alix and Ashtin Earle.
- Sep 10, 2026Joe Jonas misses a scheduled appearance at Melbourne's NFL Kickoff Festival due to travel delays, appearing by video to apologize to fans.
- Sep 11, 2026The Jonas Brothers headline the halftime show as the 49ers face the Rams at the MCG, the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Jonas Brothers said they 'couldn't be more excited' to perform at the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Australia and called playing the MCG an 'incredible honor.'
- Caution
- A last-minute travel scare saw Joe Jonas miss the Melbourne Kickoff Festival on Thursday, forcing him to appear by video and apologize to disappointed fans.