AMP Sports and Athletes First Tailgate Presented by Visit Las Vegas Head to Tuscaloosa on October 23 Ahead of Texas A&M-Alabama Matchup
10.14.2026
Featuring Live Recording of The Dynasty
with Trent Richardson and AJ McCarron
Plus, Special Guest Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – October 14, 2026 – Sinclair’s AMP Sports today announced its participation in the 2026 Athletes First Tailgate presented by Visit Las Vegas in Tuscaloosa on Friday, October 23, ahead of the highly anticipated Texas A&M at Alabama matchup.
The event marks the latest stop on the 12-city tailgate series, bringing live programming, special guests and an immersive college football fan experience to some of the biggest matchups across the country.
As the exclusive media partner of the Athletes First Tailgate, AMP Sports will deliver live programming, fan engagement and original multiplatform content from the event, highlighted by a live recording of The Dynasty video podcast featuring former Alabama stars Trent Richardson and AJ McCarron.
Former Alabama and NFL Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will join the event as a special guest.
The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CT at Two Dimes, 1307 University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa, with The Dynasty podcast live from 7:30-8:15 p.m. CT.
RSVP here: https://tailgatetourbama.rsvpify.com/
The event is open to attendees 18+ years old.
The Athletes First Tailgate brings together NFL and college football legends, premium hospitality, live content and interactive brand experiences. At the center of the event is the Athletes First 55-foot custom hauler, featuring a hospitality space, VIP lounge, podcast studio and live event stage.
The 2026 tour is presented by Visit Las Vegas. NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will serve as a season-long sponsor, promoting sober driving through an on-site pledge wall and impaired driving simulator, bringing its safe-driving message directly into the game-day experience. Learn more and sign the pledge digitally at www.pledgetodrivesober.com.
About AMP Sports
AMP Sports, a division of Sinclair’s AMP Media, connects brands to passionate sports fans with national scale, regional impact and local relevance. AMP Sports distributes highly engaging programming across linear and digital platforms, powered by a growing slate of original video podcasts, including The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone, Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara, Post Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and Style of Play with Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. AMP Media, in partnership with SMAC Productions, also operates The Intersection, an original podcast network featuring Get TO The Point, with Terrell Owens and Chris Spencer and Hustle Like You’re Broke with Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini.
About Athletes First
Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters. Since 2001, Athletes First has built a reputation for integrity, innovation, and impact across contract negotiations, marketing strategy, endorsement sales, and brand partnerships. The agency also produces world-class live experiences through its events and properties teams and creates dynamic multiplatform content through its in-house media and production capabilities. For more information, visit athletesfirst.net or follow us on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Media Contacts:
Sinclair/AMP Sports: Jessica Bellucci, [email protected]
Carmine N. Tiso for Athletes First, [email protected] or (917) 453-4296