Lil Uzi Vert is among the artists selected for the NFL and Roc Nation’s 2026 “Songs of the Season” playlist. (Images via Getty/Twitter)
The NFL has picked part of its soundtrack for 2026, and Lil Uzi Vert is in it.
1, Billboard’s Michael Saponara reported that the NFL and Roc Nation launched their 2026 “Songs of the Season” playlist ahead of Week 1. Lil Uzi Vert’s “Poured,” a track from the “Maverick” EP, is one of the songs selected for this year’s program. In an exclusive published Sept. The selected music will appear across league social media, broadcast partners and stadium entertainment throughout the season.
U.K. singer Donel Mangena, Gio Dee, Lucien Parker, The Cab and Spanish artist Soge Culebra are also included in the 2026 lineup. 9 in Seattle with a rematch of Super Bowl LX. 10 with an NFC West matchup in Melbourne, Australia. 9, Lil Uzi Vert, Infinity Song, Memphis Bleek and the rest of the selected artists are about to get a much bigger NFL audience.
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Infinity Song’s “One Foot Out,” Lismar’s “Madrid,” Memphis Bleek’s “No More” and Patrick Martin’s “At Being Young” also made the playlist, according to Billboard. “Growing up, music was our family sport,” Momo Boyd said in a statement. The NFL plans to use tracks from “Songs of the Season” on league social media, through its broadcast partners and during in-game stadium entertainment, Billboard reported. “Music and football have an incredible ability to bring people together, and Songs of the Season allows us to celebrate the artists helping shape culture while introducing their music to fans in meaningful ways throughout the season,” Boddy said. “Together with Roc Nation, we’ve built a platform that celebrates an exciting range of artists and sounds, while creating new opportunities for music to become part of the moments, emotions and memories that define an NFL season. ” The playlist is also arriving as music takes a prominent role in the NFL’s 2026 international schedule. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The “Songs of the Season” selections add another layer to that strategy. The full 2026 “Songs of the Season” playlist is available across major digital streaming platforms.
The selections stretch beyond those five artists. For Infinity Song, the connection between football and music comes down to people finding a way to work together. “We practiced together, pushed each other, learned how to listen to each other and how to show up as a team. There’s something beautiful about people finding their rhythm together, whether it’s through a song or on a field. Everybody has their own role, but the magic only happens when everybody plays together. The artists are getting more than a place on an NFL-branded playlist. Their tracks are set to become part of the league’s presentation during the season, giving the music exposure across games, broadcasts and NFL-operated digital platforms. The timing also puts the songs in place before two notable games open the schedule. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will kick off the NFL season Sept. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will follow Sept. That gives the selected music several routes to NFL fans. A track could appear around game coverage, inside a stadium or through the league’s social platforms during the season. Jessica Boddy, NFL Films’ vice president of commercial operations and business affairs, explained what the league wants from the partnership with Roc Nation. Ayra Starr is set to headline an international game halftime show in London, while the Jonas Brothers will perform at the Rams-49ers game in Melbourne. Instead of limiting artist involvement to halftime performances, the NFL can place music around its games throughout the regular season. With the Patriots and Seahawks opening the season Sept. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.