The Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show performance for the 2026 Melbourne game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET, the NFL announced Wednesday. The game will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground and streamed on Netflix.

The league will announce halftime performances for six other international series games across four continents and seven countries at later dates. The 2026 season marks the most international games (nine) in an NFL season.

The Jonas Brothers band was formed in 2005, with brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. They became one of the most successful bands of the 21st century, thanks to their musical ventures and appearances on the Disney Channel. The band broke up in the early 2010s as the brothers focused on more solo projects, but reunited in 2019, when they released “Sucker,” which debuted on the Billboard Top 100. That song became their first No. 1 single on the chart. Their most recent album, “Greetings From Your Hometown,” was released in August 2025.

Although the Week 1 matchup between the 49ers and Rams will feature the first NFL game played in Australia, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is no stranger to hosting major musical guests. Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Madonna, among others, performed at the venue in the 1990s. More recently, Ed Sheeran performed back-to-back days in 2023, and Taylor Swift played three consecutive days in 2024.

“Bringing the first-ever NFL regular season game to Australia is a landmark moment for the league, and we are committed to creating an entertainment experience that reflects the scale and significance of the occasion,” Tim Tubito, senior director of global game presentation and entertainment at the NFL, said in a news release. “The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne. We look forward to delivering a memorable halftime performance for our fans in Australia and those watching around the world.”

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets meet on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Tyler Mahle (3-9, 4.83 ERA) will start for the Braves, who are 72-48 this season and first in the NL East. Zach Thornton (3-2, 2.52 ERA) is the expected starter for the Mets, who are 53-68 and fifth in the NL East.

How to watch New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves

Mets vs. Braves odds

• Favorite Moneyline: Braves -189
• Underdog Moneyline: Mets +154
• Total: 8.5
• Total Over Odds: -118
• Total Under Odds: -102

Injury reports

Braves

Reynaldo López: 15 Day IL (Knee), Robert Suarez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Strider: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Wentz: 60 Day IL (Knee), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee)

Mets

Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Devin Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

• Atlanta’s Matt Olson is slashing .266/.343/.554 this season with 35 home runs (1st in MLB), 74 RBIs (13th in MLB) and an OPS of .897 (9th in MLB). He has a 25.1% strikeout rate and a 10.1% walk rate in 525 plate appearances, and he has scored 86 total runs.
• In 515 plate appearances, Ozzie Albies has slashed .258/.315/.436 this season. He has hit 20 long balls and driven in 64 runs with a strikeout rate of 14.2% and a walk rate of 7.2%. He has come around to score 72 times.
• Bo Bichette has hit 11 home runs this season. He has also tallied 60 RBIs and has scored 58 runs. In 520 plate appearances, he has recorded a .262 BA, .310 OBP and .375 SLG with a 6.5% walk rate and an 18.1% strikeout rate.
• In 476 plate appearances, Carson Benge has posted a 21.6% strikeout rate and a 7.4% walk rate while slashing .272/.334/.410 with 13 home runs, 47 RBIs and 62 runs scored. He has stolen 18 bases on 21 attempts.

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