Halftime Shows at ELF Championship Games
The European League of Football (ELF) not only delivers thrilling matchups on the field but also provides top-tier entertainment during its Championship Games. One of the main highlights each year is the halftime show. Here's an overview of all known halftime acts from 2021 through 2025.
- Main article: ELF Playoffs
2021 – Düsseldorf (MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA)[edit | edit source]
Final: Hamburg Sea Devils vs. Frankfurt Galaxy
Halftime Act: DJ battle featuring Rafik and ESKEI83
Two world-renowned DJs turned the stadium into a festival atmosphere with an energetic live performance that set the tone for ELF's entertainment standards.
2022 – Klagenfurt (28 BLACK ARENA)[edit | edit source]
Final: Vienna Vikings vs. Hamburg Sea Devils
Halftime Act: Bausa & Reezy
German hip-hop artists Bausa and Reezy brought urban vibes to the ELF stage with a dynamic live performance during halftime.
2023 – Duisburg (Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena)[edit | edit source]
Final: Stuttgart Surge vs. Rhein Fire
Halftime Act: Honor Guard of the German Ministry of Defense (BMVg)
The 5th Company of the Bundeswehr’s Wachbataillon performed a six-minute ceremonial drill featuring honor units from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The performance concluded with a symbolic "team huddle" formation and was met with enthusiastic applause.
2024 – Gelsenkirchen (VELTINS-Arena)[edit | edit source]
Final: Rhein Fire vs. Vienna Vikings
Halftime Act: There was no official half-time act
Saxophonist Andre Schnura performed the German national anthem live before kickoff.
2025 – Stuttgart (MHP Arena)[edit | edit source]
Final: TBD
Halftime Act: Die Fantastischen Vier
The iconic German hip-hop group has been officially confirmed as the halftime act for the 2025 ELF Championship Game, to be held in cooperation with VfB Stuttgart. Their performance is expected to be one of the most memorable in league history.
