Picture this: a kid from a die-hard football family, glued to the TV every Super Bowl Sunday, dreaming of being part of the magic. Now, that same kid is about to IGNITE the biggest stage in sports. Teddy Swims just got the call that changes everything.
NFL Drops Massive Bombshell: Teddy Swims Headlines Super Bowl LX Tailgate
The league officially announced Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum sensation Teddy Swims as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert presented by NetApp. Set for February 8, 2026, outside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, this epic pregame party will stream live on Peacock at 3:50 p.m. ET and blast across 120 iHeartRadio stations nationwide.
From Backyard Dreams to the Brightest Lights
“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!” Swims revealed. Coming from a football family—he even played the game himself—this moment hits different. It’s not just a gig. It’s redemption. It’s family tradition turned destiny.
With his diamond-certified smash “Lose Control” still dominating charts and over 12 BILLION global streams, Teddy Swims has skyrocketed from soulful covers to sold-out world tours. Fresh off a second Grammy nod and headlining Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, and Bottlerock, he’s the hottest voice in music right now. And Super Bowl LX just became his ultimate proving ground.
Bay Area Hero LaRussell Brings Local Fire
Opening the show and serving as in-stadium house band? Vallejo’s own LaRussell. The independent rap phenom built his empire through backyard cyphers and community-first hustle. “Music has taken me places I never imagined, and Super Bowl is definitely one of them,” he said. “Being part of Super Bowl week in my hometown means the world to me.”
Is This the Most Emotional Pregame Lineup Ever?
Past tailgate headliners include Miley Cyrus, The Chainsmokers, Gwen Stefani, and Post Malone. But Teddy Swims—backed by a local legend like LaRussell—brings raw emotion, football roots, and unstoppable momentum. This isn’t just entertainment. It’s a story of dreams crashing into reality on the biggest Sunday of the year.
- Event: Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert presented by NetApp
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time: 3:50 p.m. ET on Peacock
- Headliner: Teddy Swims
- Opener/House Band: LaRussell
- Location: Levi’s Stadium campus, Santa Clara
One question remains: When Teddy Swims steps up and belts out “Lose Control,” will the tailgate energy completely overshadow kickoff? Drop your hot takes—this one’s about to break the internet.
