Festival Unveils Updated Schedule and Lineup Adds Russell Dickerson, Plus New After-Hours Party “Madness After Dark” presented by Capital One featuring The Chainsmokers
The NCAA, TNT Sports and CBS Sports today revealed that global superstar Post Malone will headline Capital One JamFest, closing out the 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival on Sunday, April 5 at American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis during Men’s Final Four weekend. Country star Megan Moroney will perform during Sunday’s Capital One JamFest, in addition to multitalented recording artist, singer-songwriter, and actor Dominic Fike.
The announcement highlights an updated, star-studded lineup for the free three-day festival presented by AT&T, Coca-Cola and Capital One. GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots will headline the AT&T Block Party on Friday night, while Zac Brown Band leads Saturday’s Coca-Cola LIVE! celebration. The Coca-Cola LIVE! stage will also feature performances from newly announced country hitmaker Russell Dickerson, rising R&B star Ravyn Lenae, and genre-blending artist BRELAND.
Fans can also keep the celebration going late into the night with Madness After Dark presented by Capital One, a special consumer event taking place Saturday, April 4 from approximately 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET at the Indiana Roof Ballroom (140 W. Washington St.) in downtown Indianapolis. The late-night experience will feature a special performance by the GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified duo The Chainsmokers, delivering an unforgettable soundtrack to one of sports’ biggest weekends.
Eligible Capital One cardholders will have access to priority registration for the free Madness After Dark general admission tickets starting from 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. ET through 9:59 a.m. ET on Friday, March 27. Registration will open to the public beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, March 27. Fans can visit [insert 1iota link] for additional details and ticket information. Cardholders can also visit Capital One Entertainment to unlock exclusive Madness After Dark tickets that come with a commemorative gift to take home once the encore is over.
Music Meets March Madness
Fans everywhere can stream live performances from the festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on ncaa.com, bringing the soundtrack of Final Four weekend to audiences across the country.
For updates, fans can visit ncaa.com/marchmadness/
Event Schedule
Friday, April 3 – AT&T Block Party
Performances: 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. local time
Saturday, April 4 – Coca-Cola LIVE!
Performances: 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. local time
Sunday, April 5 – Capital One JamFest
Performances: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. local time
The March Madness Music Festival has become one of the most anticipated traditions of Final Four weekend, delivering iconic performances from some of the biggest names in music. Past performers include Chris Stapleton, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Killers, Lady A, Lil Nas X, Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon and many more.
The NCAA March Madness Music Festival is an activation extension of the NCAA’s Corporate Champions and Partners marketing program, which is managed by TNT Sports and CBS Sports.
Tournament Coverage
TNT Sports and CBS Sports will provide live coverage of all 67 games of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, as well as NCAA March Madness Live. Games airing on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, while games on TBS, TNT and truTV will stream live on HBO Max.
TBS will televise the 2026 Final Four, beginning with the National Semifinals on Saturday, April 4, followed by the National Championship on Monday, April 6.
About TNT Sports
TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, College Football Playoff games, BIG EAST, Big 12, Unrivaled, NASCAR and Roland-Garros. TNT Sports also produces the iconic Inside the NBA studio show. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, B/R W, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, British and World Superbikes, UFC, Australian Open and Roland-Garros, Grand Tour Cycling, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, every major winter sports World Championship and World Cup event, and the Olympic Games 2026-2032.
About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 150 years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedI
About Capital One
At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Dining, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/entertainment and capitalone.com/dining.
About the NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association provides a world-class athletics and academic experience that fosters lifelong well-being for more than 520,000 student-athletes annually. The NCAA stages 92 championships across three divisions, and its 1,100 member schools provide nearly $4 billion in athletics scholarships every year. Visit ncaa.org and ncaa.com for more.
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