Global superstar Pitbull, also known as Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, to Partner with College Football Playoff throughout 2026 CFP National Championship Weekend

MIAMI – The College Football Playoff (CFP) today announced that global superstar Pitbull will headline the Capital One Music Stage at Allstate Championship Tailgate, bringing his high-energy performance to kick off the 2026 national championship game day festivities.

The event will take place on Monday, January 19 outside Hard Rock Stadium from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET before the 2026 CFP National Championship. Attendees will have the opportunity to partake in interactive games, sponsor activations, concessions, and performances by each team's marching band during the day. In November, it was announced that fans will also enjoy a performance by Latina country rising star Kat Luna.

Pitbull will also be partnering with the CFP on several other fronts across the full national championship weekend, including a collaboration with the College Football Playoff Foundation and his SLAM Foundation to give back to the Miami community and focus on celebrating and supporting educators who make an extraordinary impact. As part of the collaboration, Pitbull will speak at the annual Extra Yard for Teachers Summit on Saturday, January 17, 2026, sharing his personal story and highlighting the teachers who positively shaped his journey. The partnership will also bring grant funding, educator recognition, and an Extra Yard Makeover to SLAM schools – providing meaningful support for those educators and the students they serve.

Additionally, he is working alongside the CFP and its licensing agent, CLC, on an exclusive Pitbull x College Football Playoff merchandise collection that will be available for purchase in the CFP Shop within Playoff Fan Central, a free family-friendly event that will be held January 16-18 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, as well as online at shop.collegefootballplayoff.com. This specially curated, limited-edition merchandise drop will feature original designs inspired by Pitbull's own take on the intersection between college football, South Florida and the national championship game. Royalties generated from the sale of College Football Playoff merchandise help fund the CFP Foundation's community engagement initiative, Extra Yard for Teachers.

For additional information on the College Football Playoff, including Allstate Championship Tailgate and the 2026 CFP National Championship, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com. Join the social conversation by using the hashtags #CFBPlayoff, #NationalChampionship and #ChampTailgate.

   
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The CFP selection committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the regular season. The five highest ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams will be seeded into a 12-team bracket based on the final ranking, with the four highest-ranked teams receiving a first-round bye. The teams ranked Nos. 5-12 will play in the CFP First Round, with the higher seeds hosting the lower seeds. The Playoff Quarterfinals and Playoff Semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

About Pitbull
Armando Christian Pérez, Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY® Award winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With billions of audio streams, video views, and hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, his career stands as one of the most impressive in music history. Pitbull's signature "EEEEEEEYOOOOOO" grito (yell) is one of fewer than 40 sound trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Beyond music, Pitbull has built a diverse business portfolio. He founded the record label Mr. 305, Inc., and created Voli 305 Vodka. He also launched Globalization, a SiriusXM channel featuring global rhythmic hits. Pitbull made history by partnering with Florida International University (FIU) to rename its football stadium "Pitbull Stadium," the first athletic venue named after an artist. He founded SLAM!, a tuition-free public charter school network recognized globally as a leading education organization. Pitbull continues to push boundaries and inspire millions worldwide, marking a profound cultural impact and unique legacy across entertainment, business, education, and beyond.