The worlds of country, hip-hop, soul, and rock will unite this spring when top-selling artists across the music industry come together to perform as halftime entertainers at the team home openers for the United Football League, which kicks off its 2026 season on Friday, March 27.
This year’s headliners feature:
Russell Dickerson – Multi-Platinum Country Hitmaker
Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. ET – Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Kings vs. Birmingham Stallions
Nelly with St. Lunatics – Hip-Hop Icons
Saturday, March 28 at 12 p.m. ET – The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis Battlehawks vs. DC Defenders
Ty Myers – Breakout Country Music Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist
Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. ET – Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
Dallas Renegades vs. Houston Gamblers
DJ Khaled – GRAMMY® Award-Winning DJ, Record Producer, Hip-Hop Artist, and Actor
Sunday, March 29 at 8 p.m. ET – Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Orlando Storm vs. Columbus Aviators
Gavin DeGraw – GRAMMY® Award-Nominated, Multi-platinum Singer and Songwriter
Friday, April 3 at 8 p.m. ET – Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Aviators vs. DC Defenders
Ludacris – GRAMMY® Award-Winning Rapper and Actor
Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. ET – Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Houston Gamblers vs. Birmingham Stallions
Wale – GRAMMY®-Nominated Recording Artist
Saturday, April 11 at 12 p.m. ET – Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
DC Defenders vs. Houston Gamblers
Gucci Mane – American Rapper, Songwriter, and Music Producer
Saturday, April 18 at 4 p.m. ET – Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham Stallions vs. Orlando Storm
The UFL games will be packed with entertainment from pregame to postgame for fans this season, reinforcing that UFL contests are more than a game – they’re an event. In addition to the action on the field, fans will have the opportunity to experience a fun-filled game day through an elevated sports and entertainment atmosphere featuring musical acts; gate giveaways at all contests, including t-shirts for the first five thousands fans at the home openers, bobbleheads, and hats; robust fan fests; ticket incentives; and theme nights.
UFL teams will kick off theme nights during their home openers with City Celebrations, honoring the spirit, culture, and history of the cities they represent
Fans may access information about Season, Group and Suite ticket packages, as well as single game tickets. at www.the UFL.com/tickets. They can experience all the action and entertainment at each home opener now at a 33 percent discount on tickets. This offer is available through Thursday, March 26, as part of the UFL Kickoff Challenge, in which the league is challenging teams to rally their cities to fill the stadium for home openers. The team that sells the most home opener tickets from March 12-26 will earn the title of “Rally Capital of the UFL” and 50 percent off UFLShop.com sale on their team’s gear.
About the United Football League
The United Football League (UFL) is the premier professional spring football league, powered by the visionary leadership and investment of Mike Repole and Impact Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and ESPN. Built on innovation, accessibility, and competitive excellence, the UFL delivers the most engaging professional football experience in the world—for both players and fans. The league features eight teams: the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm, and St. Louis Battlehawks. The 2026 season kicks off Friday, March 27.