This October will see the country star and hip-hop icon perform over two consecutive nights
Sports Illustrated Stadium, one of the New York metropolitan region’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment destinations, has announced the inaugural Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series to be held over two nights on October 10-11. This landmark moment launches the venue’s first major music series and kicks off a growing calendar of world-class concerts and special events at the 25,000+ seat stadium through 2025 and beyond.
The Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series spans two individually ticketed nights of top-tier, live performances across country, rap, hip-hop, and R&B, allowing fans to attend one or both events based on their musical preference. On Friday, October 10th, country music star Jason Aldean will kick off the weekend, headlining a night of southern country tunes. Aldean will be joined by Warner Records’ artist Warren Zeiders and rising stars Chase McDaniel, Lauren Gottshall, along with Aldean’s country music pioneer and longtime touring partner, Dee Jay Silver.
Saturday, October 11th will celebrate the undeniable influence and legacy of hip-hop, rap and R&B, featuring headliner, music and film icon Ludacris. He’ll be joined by a powerhouse lineup of platinum-selling artists who helped define a generation of music, including Grammy Award, eight-time Billboard Award, American Music Award-winning singer, composer, actress and Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient, Ashanti, along with Flo Rida, Rick Ross and Fat Joe. This high-octane night promises once-in-a-lifetime moments, hosted by Grammy Award winner, Ink.
“The inaugural Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series highlights our vision of making this venue a premier destination for world-class sports, concerts and cultural experiences in the New York metropolitan area,” says David Lane, CEO of Sports Illustrated Tickets and concert promotion head. “With an iconic lineup and unmatched energy, this is just the beginning. We are confident Sports Illustrated Stadium will set a new standard for live entertainment in this region, and we look forward to creating cherished memories for fans here for years to come.”
Presales for both nights will begin tomorrow (Tues, June 3rd) at 10 am local time, with general public tickets and a limited number of parking passes on sale starting Friday, June 6th. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Sports Illustrated Stadium Box Office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am until 5 pm ET and on New York Red Bulls match days two hours before kickoff. Ticket prices start at $43.
Sports Illustrated Stadium offers a true VIP experience through its unique hospitality tickets, including the VIP Pit with premium open bar and food at Crossbar, Audi Club access (all-inclusive food, soft drinks, and cash bar) for seats in sections 108/111 (first eight rows) and Club SI access (buffet and open bar) for sections 109/110 – all with limited availability. For fans looking for an elevated concert experience, a limited number of premium suites are available for purchase.
In addition to the extraordinary musical lineup, attendees will be able to enjoy other activations at the stadium, including creating their own personalized Sports Illustrated Fan Cover to commemorate the night. Fans will also have the opportunity to engage in Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd,” a live photo capture experience that transforms real-time fan reactions into personalized SI Fan Covers and commemorative Concert Series tickets. During show breaks, SI Fandom will feature interactive jumbotron light shows, trivia, augmented reality, and more for the ultimate fan experience.
Sports Illustrated Stadium is located at 600 Cape May St. in Harrison, New Jersey. Conveniently situated just across the Passaic River from Newark Penn Station and approximately seven miles west of Lower Manhattan, the stadium is easily accessible via public transportation, with the PATH train to Harrison Station offering a short walk to the venue, making it an ideal location for sports fans and music lovers traveling from any part of the New York metropolitan area.
The Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series is a new landmark live music experience held at Sports Illustrated Stadium – one of the New York metropolitan area’s premier destinations for concerts and cultural events. This marks the venue’s first major music series and kicks off a growing calendar of world-class concerts and special events at the 25,000+ seat stadium through 2025 and beyond. Backed by the legacy of Sports Illustrated, the series brings together global artists in a uniquely immersive venue built for fan-first energy, exceptional acoustics, and timeless memories.
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