Major Artists Announced for 2026 Helluva Block Party Concerts

THE FLATS - Georgia Tech football announced that JAMMIN’ DJs, Electric Avenue, Rock the 90's, country music artist Priscilla Block, modern country artists Chase Matthew, hip-hop duo the Ying Yang Twins, and ERNEST will headline for Georgia Tech’s upcoming 2026 home football games as part of Helluva Block Party Driven by Hyundai.  

JAMMIN’ DJs will kick things off as they begin the 2026 season of Helluva Block Party leading into Tech’s home opener against Colorado (Sept. 3). Electric Avenue will perform prior to Georgia Tech’sthe Saturday night game versus No. 18 Tennessee (Sept. 12), Rock the 90's will take the stage ahead of the Yellow Jackets’ matchup with Mercer (Sept. 19) and Priscilla Block will bring her talents to The Flats ahead of Tech’s first home ACC game against Duke (Oct. 10). Chase Matthew will get fans ready for football ahead of the Boston College game (Oct. 24). The Ying Yang Twins will perform prior to  the Yellow Jackets’ showdown with Louisville (Nov. 7) before ERNEST concludes the 2026 Helluva Block Parties with his performance before the Wake Forest game (Nov. 21).  

A reminder, as part of the 100 improvements to the football fan experience that Georgia Tech athletics is implementing for the 2026 season, Helluva Block Party, has moved to the north end of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in 2026. To review all 100 improvements Georgia Tech has implemented to improve fan experience at Bobby Dodd, click here.  

About the Artists 

Colorado- JAMMIN’ DJs 

JAMMIN’ DJs brings high-energy, interactive entertainment to events across the country. Known for keeping the party moving, JAMMIN’ DJs delivers an exciting mix of today’s biggest hits, throwback favorites, sing-along anthems, and dance-floor classics for audiences of all ages. JAMMIN’ DJs knows how to create an experience and start the party! 

Tennessee- Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience 

1980’s new wave and radio pop band Electric Avenue, which has played more than 1,100 concerts across the U.S. and abroad over the past decade. If authenticity is your thing, Electric Avenue meticulously and painstakingly recreates every nuance and flavor of your favorite 80’s songs. 

Mercer- Rock the 90’s 

Celebrating a decade of electrifying live performances, Rock The 90’s brings the spirit of the 90’s back to life with authentic renditions of classic 90’s hits we all love. From Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foo Fighters to Coolio, Stone Temple Pilots, Matchbox Twenty, and Collective Soul, Rock the 90s recreates the soundtrack of a generation, sparking nostalgia and introducing a new audience to the magic of 90s music.  

Duke- Priscilla Block 

Known for her high-energy live shows, Priscilla Block is one of country music’s boldest and most unapologetic breakout voices. Block achieved success on the All-Genre and Country charts with her Platinum-Certified track “Just About Over You”, and has received recognition for “Best Albums of 2022”, “Breakthrough Video of the Year”, and a “New Female Artist of the Year” nomination. 

Boston College- Chase Matthew 

Chase Matthew has quickly emerged as one of Country music’s most promising, in-demand young artists. He has amassed more than 1.7 billion global streams and officially became a Billboard hot 100-charting artist. His success has also been validated with multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum Certifications with songs such as “County Line” and “Love You Again”. 

Louisville- Ying Yang Twins 

Get ready for Atlanta’s own Ying Yang Twins. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum duo behind hits like ‘Salt Shaker’, ‘Get Low’, and ‘Wait’ will be headlining Helluva Block Party Driven by Hyundai vs. Louisville.  

Wake Forest- ERNEST 

Nashville hitmaker ERNEST, one of country music’s most in-demand artist-songwriters with 13 No. 1 hits to his credit, a 2x Variety Hitmakers honoree, 3x CMA Triple Play Award Winner, and Grammy Award nominee will headline Helluva Block Party Driven by Hyundai. 

HELLUVA BLOCK PARTY TIMELINE- 

7 A.M.  

All on-campus parking areas open. 

*9/3 vs. Colorado- All on-campus parking areas open at 3 p.m.* 

6 HOURS PRIOR TO KICKOFF 

Secured zones begin on Techwood Drive, Fowler St. NW, and Bobby Dodd Way. 

4 HOURS PRIOR TO KICKOFF 

Tailgating at Helluva Block Party begins! Tailgating options include: 

• Full-service, turnkey tailgate packages on Peters Parking Deck for 6 regular season home games on the Flats (excluding 9/3 vs. Colorado), available for purchase through REVELxp. For more information and to purchase a turnkey tailgate package online, visit https://www.revelxp.com/teams/georgia-tech.  
• A wide variety of food vendors on Fowler St. NW and Bobby Dodd Way that feature some of the best food and beverage that Atlanta has to offer, including Coca-Cola products and HelluVienna Lager and Ale of an Engineer from New Realm Brewing Co. 
• A new Fan Zone on Peters Parking deck featuring tailgating activities feature fun for the whole family, including interactive games and activities for fans of all ages. (Excluding 9/3 vs. Colorado). 

2 ½ HOURS PRIOR TO KICKOFF 

The Yellow Jackets’ arrival to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field – Yellow Jacket Alley – is a centerpiece of Helluva Block Party. Fans are encouraged to line Bobby Dodd Way beginning at the intersection of Techwood Drive and Fourth Street and head west onto Bobby Dodd Way to give the Jackets a raucous reception as they enter the stadium via Callaway Plaza. 

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING YELLOW JACKET ALLEY 

As soon as the Jackets are inside the stadium, the attention turns to the Helluva Block Party stage for the pregame concert. JAMMIN’ DJs (Colorado), Electric Avenue (Tennessee), Rock the 90's (Mercer), Priscilla Block (Duke), Chase Matthew (Boston College), the Ying Yang Twins (Louisville), and ERNEST (Wake Forest) will entertain and energize fans before turning it over to Georgia Tech Marching Band for their traditional pregame show. 

30 MINUTES PRIOR TO KICKOFF 

Helluva Block Party shuts down to allow fans to be in their seats for Georgia Tech’s electrifying pregame activities and toe meets leather! 

All on-campus parking areas open. 

2026 GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL TICKETS 
2026 Georgia Tech football season, mini-plan and single-game tickets are on sale now. The Yellow Jackets’ highly anticipated seven-game home schedule at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field features massive non-conference tilts against Colorado (Thursday, Sept. 3) and Tennessee (Saturday, Sept. 12 – 7 p.m., ESPN), as well as ACC battles against defending conference champion Duke (Oct. 10) and 2025 bowl winners Louisville (Nov. 7) and Wake Forest (Nov. 21). 

Season Tickets 
With one of the most attractive home schedules in school history, coming on the heels of back-to-back sellout crowds to close out the 2025 campaign, the only way to guarantee the best seats for all seven games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in 2026 is by being a season ticket member. One limited-edition Buzz/Ramblin’ Reck bobblehead will be gifted to each season ticket account. 

Mini-Plans 
A pair of three-game mini plans offer a 15% savings over purchasing tickets on a single-game basis. 

The White & Gold Mini Plan tickets for three of the most in-demand home dates of the season – the opener versus Colorado (Thursday, Sept. 3), Family Weekend against Mercer (Saturday, Sept. 19) and homecoming versus Boston College (Saturday, Oct. 24), starting at just $115. 

The ACC Pick-3 Mini Plan allows fans to choose three of the Yellow Jackets’ four ACC home games this season – versus Duke (Saturday, Oct. 10), Boston College (Saturday, Oct. 24), Louisville (Saturday, Nov. 7) and Wake Forest (Saturday, Nov. 21) – starting at just $96. 

Single-Game Tickets 
Single-game tickets start as low as $30. Tickets for the all-new Wreck Deck premium experience in the Fanning Center, available for purchase on a single-game basis only, start at $150. 

For more information and to purchase 2026 Georgia Tech football tickets today, click HERE. 

Georgia Tech posted a 9-4 overall record (tied for the 10th-most victories in Tech’s 133-season football history) and No. 24 final national ranking in 2025. The Jackets rose to as high as No. 7 in the national rankings and were ranked in the final 14 national polls of the season, which was their longest streak since Tech was ranked in all 16 polls in 1999. 

Georgia Tech also went 6-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play in ‘25, which was good for a tie for second place in the 17-team conference. The Yellow Jackets are the only ACC team that has finished in the top four of the conference standings each of the last three seasons. 

Full Steam Ahead 

Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.