50 Cent, Nelly & The Chainsmokers Announced for World Cup Concert Series

50 Cent, Nelly, and The Chainsmokers are set to headline a brand-new concert series tied to this summer’s World Cup festivities.

The event series, titled “SI Beyond the Pitch,” was announced by Sports Illustrated and will bring performances and VIP nightlife experiences to Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and New York during the global soccer tournament.

And honestly, the lineup feels built for big-energy summer crowds.

Nelly will kick things off June 12 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, while producer Gordo takes over Dallas on June 20. Miami’s stop on June 26 will feature The Chainsmokers, before the series wraps July 18 in New York with performances from 50 Cent and Diplo.

The series marks one of Sports Illustrated’s biggest pushes into live entertainment surrounding major sports culture moments. Organizers say the goal is to blend music, nightlife, celebrity culture, and the global excitement around the World Cup into one large-scale experience.

The announcement also follows the success of SI The Party during Super Bowl weekend earlier this year, which featured appearances and performances from artists and celebrities including Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Travis Kelce, and Ciara.

At this point, it’s clear the World Cup won’t just be about soccer this summer, and we can’t wait!