SCOTTSDALE — The Coors Light Birds Nest 2026 concert series just raised the bar, announcing Nelly, Ludacris, and Ja Rule for Friday’s lineup.
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People move through the line at the entrance to the Birds Nest at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 10, 2023.
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What the Coors Light Birds Nest is all about:
The Coors Light Birds Nest has long served as the WM Open’s cultural anchor, drawing fans who might not know a single WMO standing but know the energy of a Scottsdale night. Historically, nightly concerts have boosted overall attendance and extended the tournament’s reach into younger and more diverse audiences. Bringing in three artists with multi-generational appeal and deep nostalgia value taps directly into that momentum. Their combined catalog spans two decades of hip-hop and pop culture music that cuts across age groups and delivers the kind of communal feel the WM Open thrives on. Fans will surely be excited to hear classics such as “Ride Wit Me”, “Get Back,” and “Always On Time.”
People enter the Coors Light Birds Nest at the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 8, 2023 in Scottsdale.
Entertainment The Birds Nest At The Waste Management Phoenix Open © Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Waste Management Open isn’t selling a golf tournament; it’s selling one of the coolest experiences in sports. Fans show up for the tour, stay for the party, and leave with a memory that blends both. By selecting headliners who defined an era of upbeat, high-energy performance, tournament organizers reaffirm that the Waste Management Open is as much an emotional experience as it is a sporting one. This elevates the event even further into must-attend territory, matching the vibe of major festivals without losing its Scottsdale identity. Locally, it reinforces the Waste Management Open as a signature Arizona event, something bigger than a leaderboard.
The crowd cheers as Sam Hunt takes the stage at the Coors Light Birds Nest at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 10, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. © Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
