Brass band LaBrassBanda will perform the German national anthem instrumentally before the National Football League game between the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions at the Allianz Arena on Nov. 15, 2026, chiemgau24.de reported.
The NFL International Games matchup kicks off at 3:30 p.m. local time (CET) in Munich, Germany. Frontman Stefan Dettl said the band received a direct call from NFL Germany after organizers searched for a German musical act with close ties to the city.
“Die NFL Deutschland hat einfach bei uns angerufen: ob es für uns denkbar wäre, weil sie eine deutsche Band mit München-Bezug suchen,” Stefan Dettl told chiemgau24.de.
Die Band Spielt Die Deutsche Hymne Instrumental Klassisch
Dettl acknowledged that the group is stepping away from its usual high-energy party style to deliver a classical piece. The musicians tested several arrangements to ensure the performance retains a unique character while remaining respectful.
“Das ist ja keine Stimmungsnummer, wie sonst, sondern eher klassisch,” Dettl told chiemgau24.de. “Wir wollen aber respektvoll spielen: die deutsche Hymne, aber mit bayerischem Gefühl.”
The band opted for an instrumental rendition rather than vocals. Dettl joked that he cannot sing in High German, leaving the brass section to carry the melody without lyrics.
Footwear and Weather Variables
Known for performing barefoot on stage, the band has not yet finalized whether they will ditch their shoes in Munich. Dettl said that they received clearance from organizers to go barefoot if they choose.
“Das ist noch ein Geheimnis,” Dettl told chiemgau24.de regarding their footwear choice. “Wir dürften jedenfalls, das haben wir schon geklärt. Aber, mit Blick auf das Wetter: Es ist halt auch 15. November.”
NFL Fandom and US Tour Plans
Beyond their musical duties, members of LaBrassBanda follow the NFL closely. Dettl supports the Buffalo Bills, while bassist Fabian Jungreithmayr roots for the Miami Dolphins.
Dettl added that the band previously toured the United States in 2011 and 2016, performing in New York, San Francisco, and Houston. Following inquiries from American organizers ahead of the Munich fixture, the group expects to return for U.S. concerts next year.
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