The Chainsmokers and Ludacris to Headline 2026 'Sports Illustrated' Super Bowl Party

The annual event will take over San Francisco's Cow Palace Arena on February 7, 2026.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:39am by Ben Kaplan

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Sports Illustrated has announced the headliners for its annual 'SI The Party' event during Super Bowl weekend 2026. The Chainsmokers and Ludacris will headline the event, which will also feature DJ Irie & Xandra and additional special guests. The party will take place at the historic Cow Palace Arena in San Francisco on February 7, 2026.

Why it matters

The 'SI The Party' event is one of the most high-profile and anticipated events during Super Bowl weekend, drawing a mix of sports stars, celebrities, and entertainment industry insiders. The announcement of The Chainsmokers and Ludacris as headliners is sure to generate significant buzz and interest in the event.

The details

The annual 'SI The Party' event, presented by DraftKings, will take over San Francisco's Cow Palace Arena on Saturday, February 7, 2026. In addition to headlining performances from The Chainsmokers and Ludacris, the event will also feature DJ Irie & Xandra and a lineup of additional special guests. Premium all-inclusive tickets, VIP access, and VIP tables are currently on sale at sitheparty.com.

  • The 'SI The Party' event will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

The Chainsmokers

An American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart.

Ludacris

An American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has released numerous hit songs and albums over his decades-long career.

Matt Goldstein

The Executive Vice President of Authentic Live, the company that organizes the 'SI The Party' event.

Cow Palace Arena

A historic multi-purpose arena located in San Francisco, California that will host the 'SI The Party' event.

DraftKings

An American digital sports entertainment and gaming company that is the presenting sponsor of the 'SI The Party' event.

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What they’re saying

“Across Big Game Weekend and other tentpole moments on the world's biggest sporting stages, our vision with SI The Party has always been to deliver hospitality that feels intimate and insider, even at the largest events in the world, creating the most unforgettable night of Big Game Weekend where the energy and star power of sports truly comes to life off the field.”

— Matt Goldstein, EVP of Authentic Live

What’s next

Tickets for the 'SI The Party' event are on sale now at sitheparty.com, with premium all-inclusive tickets, VIP access, and VIP tables available.

The takeaway

The announcement of The Chainsmokers and Ludacris as headliners for the 2026 'SI The Party' event during Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco is sure to generate significant excitement and interest, as the event continues to be one of the most high-profile and anticipated parties of the big game weekend.