Extra Innings Festival 2026 Brings Country Headliners to Arizona's Tempe Beach Park

Country music's biggest stars are set to take over Arizona's Tempe Beach Park for the third edition of Extra Innings Festival, scheduled for February 27-28, 2026. The baseball-themed festival will feature headliners Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, and HARDY, offering media professionals coverage opportunities at one of the Southwest's premier outdoor festival venues.

Festival Coverage Opportunities

The two-day event will feature performances across three stages with no overlapping sets, providing media members with clear scheduling for comprehensive coverage. Supporting acts include Jessie Murph, Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Muscadine Bloodline, Bret Michaels, 49 Winchester, and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.

Tempe Beach Park's outdoor festival setting provides excellent coverage opportunities for both photography and video content, with the venue's proximity to Tempe Town Lake offering unique scenic backdrops. The festival's baseball theme adds distinctive visual elements that differentiate it from standard country festivals.

Beyond musical performances, the event will feature interactive baseball activities and appearances by MLB legends including Darryl Strawberry, Jermaine Dye, Bret Boone, Jonny Gomes, and Kerry Wood. The return of "Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster" will include live interviews and special performances, creating additional content opportunities for media coverage.

Ticket Information and Access

Presale tickets become available September 18 at 10AM PT for those who sign up for the festival SMS list. The venue offers multiple viewing areas including GA+, Center Field Bleachers, Left Field Reserved, VIP, and Platinum options, each providing different vantage points for coverage.

The festival represents a significant coverage opportunity in the country music calendar, particularly for outlets covering the Arizona and Southwest markets.