The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been stealing spotlights for decades through stadium performances, international tours and Netflix documentaries. But Wednesday night in Dallas took things to a different level entirely.
Dua Lipa Brings Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders On Stage for Unforgettable Performance (Screenshot via Instagram/@dualipa)
You never know what you’re getting when pop culture and NFL tradition collide. Sometimes it’s a PR disaster. Sometimes it’s marketing gold. What happened at American Airlines Center during the Radical Optimism Tour was something fans won’t forget anytime soon.
Dua Lipa Brings Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders On Stage for Unforgettable Performance
Dua Lipa performed “Physical” in a Cowboys legend jersey. But the real excitement hit when the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleadersjoined her on stage. The iconic squad delivered flawless precision routines while Lipa owned the crowd with her hit songs.
The timing could not be any better. With the Cowboys sitting at 3-1 heading into October, their cheerleaders were riding a wave of mainstream attention.
Netflix’s DCC documentary introduced millions to the exhausting audition process and elite athleticism required to join the squad. Now they’re sharing stages with Grammy winners.
This was no random publicity stunt. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have transformed from sideline entertainment into a respected performance brand.
They tour internationally headline their own shows and command respect as elite athletes. Teaming up with one of pop’s biggest stars is just another Wednesday for them.
Fusing NFL tradition and pop culture dominance created instant social media gold. Fans got exactly what they didn’t know they needed with high-energy choreography meeting chart-topping hits in Cowboys territory.
Dua Lipa performs ‘Physical’ with Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on night two of her Radical Optimism Tour in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/cHvBZ6UMHg
— Bops and Bangers (@bopsandbangers) October 2, 2025
The NFL fans who were not in the concert let their presence be known on the internet, as Cowboys territory turned into the ultimate pop-meets-NFL spectacle.
NFL Fans Go Absolutely Wild Over the Collaboration
Social media exploded the moment DCC hit the stage. One fanwrote, “Wow, she’s fire from head down.”
Anotherpenned, “Oh she’s next to headline the Super Bowl.” The Super Bowl halftime show speculation started immediately, with multiple fans pushing for Lipa to get the call.
A thirdadded, “Show them up DUA!! You must be the principal performance at Superbowl.” The sentiment spread quickly. If she can command a crowd like this with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders backing her, imagine what she could do on football’s biggest stage.
Not everyone focused on future predictions. The fourth fanobserved, “What a fun opportunity for those girls!! Imagine dancing with Dua Lipa!! I went to night 1 and it was incredible. She’s such a good performer.”
The performance proved something important. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are no longer just Cowboys property. They’ve become crossover stars who can hold their own alongside global superstars.
Whether Dua Lipa gets the Super Bowl nod remains uncertain, but one thing is clear she knows how to captivate a Dallas crowd.