SCOTTSDALE – The Waste Management Open has always lived at the intersection of golf and spectacle, and in 2026, they are still fully embracing their path into concert culture as they host The Killers. On Saturday, January 31st, 2026, two days before tournament play, the iconic 16th hole will be the setting for a full-scale concert as part of the Concert in the Coliseum presented by Swire Coca-Cola.
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Fans listen to Ernest open for Post Malone as they kick off the 2024 WM Phoenix Open with a concert at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 3, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
That matters because the 16th hole isn’t just a par-3; it’s one of the most legendary holes in all of golf. During tournament week, it generates NFL-level decibel readings and attracts tens of thousands of fans daily. By placing a platinum-selling band in that environment before a single tee shot is hit, the tournament is strategically expanding its footprint beyond golf fans to music-first audiences.
Post Malone kicks off the 2024 WM Phoenix Open with a concert at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 3, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Killers prepare to rock the 16th hole:
For Arizona, this is validation as the Waste Management Open has quietly become one of the country’s strongest live-event markets, and this move positions them as a Super Bowl–level entertainment week, not just a PGA Tour stop. Nationally, it’s a blueprint of sports venues creating one-of-a-kind experiences that create buzz among all major sports fans. With concerts like they are having from The Killers, it is the place to be. Fans who’ve always wanted to experience the 16th hole but don’t follow golf now have a reason to show up early. Music fans, meanwhile, get a rare chance to see a global band play their massive hits such as “Mr. Brightside” in a setting that is legendary.
Fans listen to Post Malone as he kicks off 2024 WM Phoenix Open with a 16th hole concert at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 3, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Tickets are on sale now through the Waste Management Open website, and the message is clear that this isn’t an add-on; it’s a major kickstart event. The Killers at the 16th hole won’t just be another concert. It’s a signal that the Waste Management Open is no longer just redefining golf crowds; it’s redefining what a sports week can be.
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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
