Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello To Perform at College Football Playoff Concert

Several big-name artists, such as GloRilla, Lil Wayne and Camila Cabello, are set to perform at the College Football Playoff (CFP) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The CFP unveiled the lineup of top recording artists on Nov. 21, two months before they are set to perform at AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!, which is happening tJanuary 18 and 19 at Atlanta’s acclaimed State Farm Arena.

When Is the College Football Playoff Concert?

The high-energy weekend kicks off on Saturday, January 18, with performances by five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rap legend Lil Wayne and GRAMMY®-nominated hip-hop artist GloRilla.

The second night, Sunday, January 19, will feature a stellar mix of talent, including diamond-certified GRAMMY®-nominated pop star Camila Cabello, British singer-songwriter and Apple Music Up Next Artist Myles Smith, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter and social media sensation Knox.

The CFP also announced the exciting lineup of artists performing at the Allstate Championship Tailgate, which will kick off game day festivities for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. Taking place outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, the event will be held in Georgia International Plaza and The Home Depot Backyard. The headliner for the tailgate will be global superstar Kane Brown, along with iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke, who will perform on the Capital One Music Stage.

In addition to the music, fans can look forward to a variety of interactive games, sponsor activations, concessions, live ESPN broadcasts, and performances from each team’s marching band throughout the day.

The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game will kick off later that evening, Monday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT, airing live on ESPN.

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