SAN FRANCISCO — Injuries did not stop San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle from making a memorable appearance alongside fellow NFL tight ends at Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl LX party on Saturday night. The event, held at the Cow Palace in Daly City near San Francisco, saw Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Rob Gronkowski unexpectedly join The Chainsmokers’ DJ set, creating a lively and unforgettable scene.
Travis Kelce Leads the Stage Takeover
Travis Kelce was the first to step into the DJ booth with Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers, engaging the crowd by singing into the microphone and showcasing energetic dance moves. Shortly after, George Kittle and Rob Gronkowski also joined Kelce, turning the moment into an impromptu trio performance that thrilled both the audience and the musicians.
Alex Pall enthusiastically addressed the crowd,
“Oh, f**k, the three best tight ends in football right now,”
highlighting the star power on stage. He then encouraged the players, saying they could
get back in this any day
they wanted to, before sharing friendly embraces with the three NFL stars.
George Kittle’s Endurance and Fan Interaction
While Kelce and Gronkowski eventually left the stage, George Kittle remained for the final part of The Chainsmokers’ performance, drinking Bud Light throughout and even taking a shot with Pall. When Drew Taggart began singing their hit Closer, Kittle helped rally the crowd, further heightening the party atmosphere despite his recent Achilles injury.
Celebrity-Filled Audience Joins the Festivities
The Super Bowl party was attended by numerous notable personalities. Justin Bieber, Ciara with Russell Wilson, Livvy Dunne, Jon Hamm, Cam Skattebo, the Bella Twins, Dave Portnoy, Michael Rubin, Tyreek Hill, Robert Griffin III, and many others gathered at the arena for celebrations that also featured a performance by Ludacris.
During the night, Bieber briefly took the stage to hug Ludacris following a rendition of his 2010 hit Baby, sharing a moment loved by fans and attendees alike. The atmosphere was electric as celebrities enjoyed the music and mingled in anticipation of the Super Bowl game.
Bieber with the love afterward. pic.twitter.com/4BDYwuhx6N
— Edward Lewis
Looking Ahead to Super Bowl Sunday
With the energy from the party still high, all the celebrities and NFL players present at the event have just hours to recover before the Super Bowl kickoff scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. PT in Santa Clara, California. The gathering at the Cow Palace offered a glimpse into the off-field camaraderie and excitement surrounding one of the biggest sports events of the year.
Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Rob Gronkowski have crashed the Chainsmokers’ set at SI party. pic.twitter.com/1grUjnuWDT
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) February 8, 2026
Bieber with the love afterward. pic.twitter.com/4BDYwuhx6N
— Edward Lewis (@Edward__Lewis) February 8, 2026
