Wiz Khalifa has been named a headliner for the NFL Draft Entertainment Series, taking place in his native Pittsburgh. He is set to take the stage at 5:15 p.m. ET on April 24 before the second and third round drafts.
“Coming home to Pittsburgh for the Draft is pretty special,” Wiz says in a statement. “This city raised me, and the energy here is different. Being back with the fans and representing the city in a moment like this just feels right.”
He'll share headlining duties with Bret Michaels, who will also perform on April 24, as well as Kane Brown, who will be taking the stage on April 25. All performances will be at the Draft Theater adjacent to the Acrisure Stadium, with free admission available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Bringing the Draft to Pittsburgh gives us a chance to tap into a city with a deep connection to football and music,” Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of global event presentation and entertainment, said in a statement. “This year’s event brings together artists with strong roots in the region and renowned global reputations to help create even more memorable moments onstage throughout Draft.”
The 2026 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will air live April 23–25 via NFL Network, NFL+, NFL Channel, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
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