NFL Announces Tailgate Concert for Super Bowl LX

Teddy Swims to headline pregame show at Levi's Stadium

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:47pm

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The NFL has officially announced that Grammy-nominated singer Teddy Swims will headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert, presented by NetApp, turning Super Bowl Sunday into a full-day celebration of football and music. The performance will take place on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, just before the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game.

Why it matters

The Tailgate Concert sets the tone for Super Bowl Sunday, blending live entertainment with the excitement of championship football. For Teddy Swims, it is a personal milestone as he gets to perform at one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

The details

Teddy Swims is scheduled to perform at 3:50 p.m. ET, shortly before kickoff. Fans who are not at the stadium can still join the party, as the concert will be livestreamed on Peacock and broadcast live on 120 iHeartRadio stations across the country. Opening the show will be Bay Area hip-hop artist LaRussell, who will also serve as the in-stadium house band during the game.

  • The Tailgate Concert will take place on February 8, 2026.
  • Teddy Swims is scheduled to perform at 3:50 p.m. ET.

The players

Teddy Swims

A Grammy-nominated singer who will headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert. Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale, has become one of pop and R&B's most recognizable voices in recent years and is best known for his hit song 'Lose Control.'

LaRussell

A Bay Area hip-hop artist who will open the Tailgate Concert and also serve as the in-stadium house band during the Super Bowl LX game.

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What they’re saying

“The Super Bowl is one of those events I grew up watching with my dad and brothers and have always dreamed of being at and performing. Coming from a football family — I played and watched my whole life — the Super Bowl was a favorite pastime for me and my family to get around and hang together. It's an honor to be a part of it and kick off the game!”

— Teddy Swims (NFL)

The takeaway

The Tailgate Concert is part of a packed entertainment lineup for Super Bowl LX, which includes performances by Bad Bunny, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones. The NFL is turning Super Bowl Sunday into a full-day celebration of football and music, giving fans multiple ways to enjoy the festivities both at the stadium and at home.