Rock Band Third Eye Blind to Headline Capital One Halftime Show at 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl
Parmalee to Energize Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest with Free Pre-Game Concert
MIAMI, Fla. (December 18, 2025) – The most iconic halftime show in college football returns with multi-platinum rock band Third Eye Blind headlining the Capital One Halftime Show during the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium. Third Eye Blind joins an esteemed list of recent Capital One Orange Bowl halftime acts that includes Nate Smith, Fitz and The Tantrums, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Flo Rida and Andy Grammer.
Since 1997, Third Eye Blind has recorded ten best-selling studio albums, two live releases and a career retrospective, selling 12 million records worldwide. Led by Stephan Jenkins, the band first broke through during a period of rapid change in the major-label music industry and built a catalog that continues to resonate with a growing, multigenerational fan base. Today, Third Eye Blind writes, tours, records and connects with fans in a more direct, digital landscape, using that connection to keep their shows and setlists evolving with the audience.
Joining the game day entertainment is chart-topping country group Parmalee, who will headline the Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest. The pregame event will take place outside Hard Rock Stadium in the South Lot from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on game day. Admission to Fan Fest is free for all fans with a ticket to the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl, eligible Capital One cardholders will have front of stage pit access for the Parmalee performance.
Parmalee is one of country music’s most successful groups, with five No. 1 singles, multiple platinum records and more than 1 billion on-demand streams. The band is comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and lifelong friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard). Their five No. 1 hits include “Carolina,” “Just the Way” with Blanco Brown, “Take My Name” (Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022), “Girl In Mine” in 2023 and “Gonna Love You,” which topped the charts at the end of last year. Their current single, “Cowgirl,” is climbing the country charts and is featured on their new album, Fell In Love With A Cowgirl.
With Third Eye Blind on the halftime stage and Parmalee anchoring Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest, the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl will pair a national quarterfinal matchup with nationally recognized live music for fans inside and outside the stadium.
Talent Booking by ACT Productions.
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About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 410 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl and @OrangeBowlCares on social media.
About Capital One
At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.
About Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind is a multi-platinum American rock band from San Francisco, California, whose blend of alternative and pop rock has made them one of the defining acts of the late 1990s and 2000s. Their 1997 self-titled debut album went six-times platinum in the U.S., driven by a run of Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles including “Semi-Charmed Life,” “How’s It Going to Be,” and “Jumper,” while its follow-up, Blue, also earned platinum certification and added hits like “Never Let You Go,” helping push the band’s worldwide sales to roughly 12 million records. Fronted by vocalist and songwriter Stephan Jenkins, Third Eye Blind has remained a consistent live draw, headlining major tours across North America and beyond and revisiting their catalog with projects like their 2022 acoustic release Unplugged. Most recently, the band has continued to pair a deep catalog of radio staples with new music, including their 2025 single “Like a Lullaby,” underscoring their staying power across multiple generations of fans.
About Parmalee
Parmalee is a chart-topping country band from Parmele, North Carolina, made up of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), their cousin Barry Knox (bass), and longtime friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keys). The group has emerged as one of country music’s most successful bands, with five No. 1 singles on country radio, multiple platinum certifications, and more than 1 billion on-demand streams, and was recognized as the most-played group/band on country radio in 2023. Their hits include their breakthrough No. 1 “Carolina,” the multi-platinum Blanco Brown collaboration “Just the Way,” “Take My Name” — Billboard’s most-played country song of 2022 — and the more recent No. 1 “Gonna Love You,” along with an ACM nomination for New Vocal Group of the Year. Rooted in a family-band dynamic and a mix of country, rock, and soulful Southern influences, Parmalee has built its reputation on radio success and a heavy touring schedule. The band’s recent releases include the 2021 album For You and the 2025 project Fell in Love with a Cowgirl, featuring singles like “Cowgirl” and “Feels Like Home,” and they continue to bring their high-energy, sing-along live show to festivals, fairs, and headlining dates across the country.
