49ers' Christian McCaffrey Joins Zach Bryan on Stage at Super Bowl Concert

The NFL star showed off his musical talents ahead of the big game.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was spotted playing piano alongside country music artist Zach Bryan during a concert ahead of Super Bowl LXII. The two musicians have a long-standing friendship, with McCaffrey previously joining Bryan on stage at a 2023 Red Rocks show and Bryan donating proceeds from a song to McCaffrey's veteran foundation.

Why it matters

McCaffrey's appearance at the Zach Bryan concert highlights the 49ers star's diverse talents beyond the football field. It also showcases the camaraderie between professional athletes and musicians, as well as McCaffrey's commitment to supporting causes important to him, like his work with veterans.

The details

Video footage shows McCaffrey sitting down at the piano to accompany Bryan during his performance at the Madden Bowl concert on Friday. The two artists have a prior history of collaborating, with McCaffrey joining Bryan on stage in 2023 and Bryan donating proceeds from a song to McCaffrey's veteran foundation.

  • McCaffrey joined Zach Bryan on stage during his Red Rocks show in 2023.
  • In the same year, Bryan donated all the money made from his song 'El Dorado' to Christian McCaffrey's veteran foundation.
  • The Madden Bowl concert where McCaffrey played piano with Bryan took place on Friday, February 7, 2026, just before Super Bowl LXII.

The players

Christian McCaffrey

A running back for the San Francisco 49ers who recently won the Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

Zach Bryan

A country music artist who has collaborated with McCaffrey in the past, including a joint performance at Red Rocks in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“This is not the first time that McCaffrey and Bryan have joined forces. Back in 2023, McCaffrey joined Zach Bryan on stage during his Red Rocks show, and later in the same year, Bryan donated all the money made from his song 'El Dorado' to Christian McCaffrey's veteran foundation.”

— Whiskey Riff (Whiskey Riff)

What’s next

The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Christian McCaffrey's appearance at the Zach Bryan concert showcases the 49ers star's diverse talents and the strong bonds between professional athletes and musicians. It also highlights McCaffrey's commitment to supporting causes important to him, like his work with veterans.