ORLANDO, Fla. – March 13, 2026 – The United Football League today announced that global superstar DJ Khaled will perform a special halftime show during the Orlando Storm’s inaugural home opener on Sunday, March 29, at Inter&Co Stadium. Kickoff between the Storm and the Columbus Aviators is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN as part of the UFL’s opening weekend.
Khaled’s halftime performance will headline the Storm’s historic “407 Kickoff” celebration, marking the franchise’s first-ever home game and the official arrival of UFL football in Orlando.
A GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, DJ, and cultural icon, DJ Khaled has built a career on some of the most recognizable hits in modern hip-hop, including the global anthem All I Do Is Win (ft. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg), certified triple platinum and synonymous with championship moments worldwide. His catalog also features chart-topping collaborations such as I'm the One (ft. Justin Beiber, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, Quavo), Wild Thoughts (ft. Rhianna, Bryson Tiller), and No Brainer (ft. Justin Beiber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo), cementing Khaled as one of the most influential figures in music and entertainment.
The primetime matchup will close out the opening weekend of the 2026 UFL season and mark the Storm’s on-field debut under head coach Anthony Becht.
In addition to the halftime performance, the Storm’s “407 Kickoff” celebration will feature appearances by Central Florida legends and community leaders, exclusive gameday giveaways, and the unveiling of the team’s new mascot, creating a can’t-miss event for fans in Orlando’s first UFL season.
As part of opening weekend, UFL teams are offering a special incentive for fans to participate in the UFL Kickoff Challenge, including a 33 percent discount on home opener tickets purchased during the two-week window. The offer provides fans an opportunity to secure a discounted seat for opening weekend—including the chance to experience the home opener celebration and performance by DJ Khaled. All ticket information can be found at Storm Ticket Central.
About DJ Khaled
For over two decades, the very mention of DJ Khaled has implied an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact. You’ve heard him across a GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum catalog, seen him in blockbusters such as Bad Boys for Life, caught him on the cover of Rolling Stone, watched him on numerous television programs, and felt his presence from the streets all the way up to the Barack Obama White House.
He has achieved dozens of multiplatinum and gold certifications, including the 9x multi-platinum I'm the One [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, & Lil Wayne], the 6x multi-platinum Wild Thoughts [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller], and the double platinum No Brainer [feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, & Quavo]. His 2019 album Father of Asahd debuted atop the charts, earning platinum certification and becoming his third consecutive Top 2 debut on the Billboard 200.
To date, Khaled has moved more than 20 million singles and 6 million albums, in addition to generating over 4 billion streams. His 2021 album Khaled Khaled features the 3x multi-platinum anthem Every Chance That I Get [feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk].
Beyond music, Khaled launched We The Best Music Group, a record label, management, publishing, and production company. As a committed philanthropist, he founded the We The Best Foundation, which supports underserved communities across the United States and partners with numerous nonprofits. With a newly minted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, DJ Khaled continues to soar and inspire. GOD DID!