Wu-Tang Clan to Headline Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Show

Wu-Tang Clan will headline the halftime show at the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving game, the team announced on Nov. 1, 2026. The hip-hop group will perform at Ford Field during the game against the Chicago Bears. The halftime show is powered by Verizon, the telecom company that is the sponsor.

The game is the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Classic presented by Ford. It is scheduled to air on CBS at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 2026. Halftime is the break in the middle of the game, when the stadium stage usually hosts a musical act.

The pre-game moment also has a musical name attached. Antonio Cipriano, an actor and recording artist who has worked in film, television and on Broadway, will sing the national anthem at Ford Field before the kickoff, according to Billboard.

Eminem and his business partner Paul Rosenberg are back as executive producers of the halftime show for a second year. An executive producer oversees the big-picture creative and business decisions, and in this case Eminem and Rosenberg chose the halftime talent. Last year, Jack White headlined the show with Eminem as a special guest.

Wu-Tang Clan also has a busy stretch ahead for reasons beyond football. The group is one of the artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, and it is set to be inducted at the ceremony on Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. The Hall of Fame selects artists each year, and inductees are formally honoured at a ceremony that is usually broadcast later.

For fans, the plan is simple. Mark Nov. 26 on the calendar, tune in to CBS at 1 p.m. ET, and watch for the halftime performance. The Lions and the league have not, in the material released so far, listed a set list or ticket details for the show, so those will need to come from the team directly.