AMP Sports Helps Kick Off the 2026 Athletes First Tailgate Tour Presented by Visit Las Vegas in Green Bay September 6
08.26.2026
Event to Feature Live Recording of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana
GREEN BAY, Wis. – August 26, 2026 – Sinclair’s AMP Sports today announced they will help kick off the 2026 Athletes First Tailgate Tour presented by Visit Las Vegas in Green Bay on Sunday, September 6, as Wisconsin takes on Notre Dame at Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay event, in partnership with WLUK/FOX 11, marks the first stop of the fourth season of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour, which returns with its largest schedule to date, bringing the ultimate football fan experience to 12 of the biggest matchups and destinations across the country.
As the exclusive media partner of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour, AMP Sports will deliver live programming, fan engagement and original multiplatform content from the event, which will be held at the AMP House, 1249 Shadow Lane in Green Bay, from 2–5 p.m. CT.
The event will feature a live recording of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, hosted by Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, bringing Notre Dame-focused conversation, analysis and perspective directly to fans. The Echoes live show will stream on YouTube from 3-3:45pm CT.
The Athletes First Tailgate Tour 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 custom hauler, featuring a hospitality 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.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees must be 18+ years old. To RSVP, visit https://tailgatetourgreenbay.rsvpify.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, Unfiltered Soccer, Post Moves, Throwbacks, Cousins and Style of Play. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. With trusted sports personalities and high-profile athlete hosts, AMP Sports delivers deep audience engagement and impactful brand integration.
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 dynamic live events and multiplatform content through its Emmy-nominated production division, GOAT Farm Media. 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