With the first round of the NFL playoffs kicking off on Saturday (Jan. 10), it’s definitely not too early to get your party plans in order for this year’s Super Bowl weekend. One of the events coming up is the return of Sports Illustrated‘s SI The Party, and Billboard can exclusively announce the headliners.
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This year’s edition will feature returning 2024 headliners The Chainsmokers, who will be joined by Ludacris, Miami Heat house turntablist DJ Irie and rising DJ/producer Xandra. All will take the stage on the Saturday (Feb. 7) before the game at San Francisco’s Cow Palace.
“As someone who grew up loving Sports Illustrated, I’m looking forward to being a part of this weekend where sports and entertainment meet at the highest level,” Ludacris tells Billboard. “Sports Illustrated is known for longevity and excellence, so I plan on matching that energy, delivering a show that people will be talking about long after it’s over. This is going to be one for the record books!”
“We’re pumped to return to the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl party after an incredible event last year,” Chainsmokers members Alex Pall and Drew Taggart tell Billboard. “This year we’re going all out and can’t wait to bring something even bigger for Super Bowl weekend.”
In addition to the headliners, the release promises the addition of “special guests” and some “surprise moments” throughout the night, as well as branded activations from partners and a Lexus LX VIP Lounge for VIP ticketholders.
SI The Party, presented by DraftKings and produced by Authentic Live and Medium Rare, is a wind-up to the big game, often drawing a mix of fans, league owners, franchise execs, athletes and stars. Past A-list attendees have included Alex Rodriguez, Shaquille O’Neal, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Miles Teller, Machine Gun Kelly, Kevin Hart, Leonardo DiCaprio and others.
Premium all-inclusive tickets, VIP access and VIP tables will go on sale Thursday (Jan. 8) at 10 a.m. PT via the event’s website.
“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,” said Matt Goldstein, EVP of Entertainment and Special Projects at Authentic and head of Authentic Live, the live events division of Authentic and coproducer of the event, in a statement.
Last year’s event at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans was headlined by Diplo and Dom Dolla, with The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha and Kygo headlining the 2024 edition at the Wynn Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub. The Chainsmokers also co-headlined the 2023 show alongside Machine Gun Kelly.
Super Bowl LX will take place on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
See the poster for SI The Party below:
Sports Illustrated The Party 2026
Courtesy of SI The Party
