Photo Courtesy from Tight End University

Sports Illustrated and Tight End University (TEU) are partnering up for “Tight Ends & Friends” Presented by Cash App and VISA for Super Bowl Week featuring opening performances from Loud Luxury with Frank Walker and includes surprise guests and activities.

TEU is a three-day program in Nashville that highlights the tight end position. San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and former tight end Greg Olsen co-founded it in 2021. It includes film study, on-field drills and mentorship from current and former NFL stars.

Tight Ends & Friends is set for Thursday, Feb. 5 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Public Works in San Francisco.

Tickets went on sale Jan. 15, with early bird prices starting at $85. That price honors Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle, who wears No. 85.

What Fans Can Expect

The event offers all-inclusive access, food and sponsor giveaways. Guests can also enjoy interactive games, turf-inspired buildouts and activations from Dockers and Champion.

Athletes, entertainers and past TEU guests may attend. Rubicon Talent and Authentic Live are producing the event.

Cash App and VISA present the event. Cash App cardholders get 25% off and expedited entry.

Sponsors and Partners

Other partners include medicine company Novartis and online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical.

Novartis will host a relaxing experience. Zenni Optical, an affordable eyewear company founded in 2003, will show off the limited-edition Kittle x Zenni collection designed by Kittle.

Kinder’s will provide a food station and be the sauce and season partner.

Diageo’s Smirnoff joins as the vodka partner with two signature cocktails. Proximo’s Maestro Dobel Tequila will bring tequila and food carts for fans. Verizon will offer exclusive tickets through Verizon Access in the My Verizon app.