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Teddy Swims to Headline Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert
The Grammy-nominated singer will perform before the big game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:47am
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The NFL has announced that Teddy Swims, the Grammy-nominated singer known for his hit "Lose Control," will headline the Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert on February 8th outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Swims' concert will stream live on Peacock and be heard on 120 iHeart radio stations across the U.S., with rapper LaRussell serving as the opener.
Why it matters
The Super Bowl Tailgate Concert has become a highly anticipated pre-game tradition, featuring top musical acts to get fans excited for the big game. Teddy Swims' performance will be a highlight of the festivities, as the rising star makes his Super Bowl debut in front of a national audience.
The details
Teddy Swims, whose real name is Jaten Dimsdale, said in a statement that performing at the Super Bowl is a dream come true, especially since he comes from a football family. The tailgate concert began with Super Bowl 54 and has featured acts like Miley Cyrus, The Chainsmokers, and Post Malone. After Swims' performance, Green Day will take the stage for the Super Bowl opening ceremony, while Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones will handle the national anthem, "America the Beautiful," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" respectively. Bad Bunny is slated to perform the halftime show.
- The Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert will take place on February 8, 2026 outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- Teddy Swims' performance will stream live at 3:50 p.m. ET on Peacock and be heard on 120 iHeart radio stations across the U.S.
The players
Teddy Swims
A Grammy-nominated singer known for his hit "Lose Control" who will headline the Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert.
LaRussell
A rapper from the Bay Area who will serve as the opener for Teddy Swims' Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert performance.
New England Patriots
One of the teams competing in Super Bowl 60.
Seattle Seahawks
One of the teams competing in Super Bowl 60.
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 past time 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 (today.com)
What’s next
After the tailgate concert, Green Day will perform at the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony, which will air live at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and Universo.
The takeaway
Teddy Swims' Super Bowl 60 Tailgate Concert performance represents a major milestone in the rising singer's career, as he gets to showcase his talent on one of the biggest stages in sports and entertainment. The tailgate concert has become a beloved pre-game tradition, and Swims' appearance is sure to get fans pumped up for the big game between the Patriots and Seahawks.
