The Players Championship welcomes Ludacris to headline the Military Appreciation Day concert
It’s About to Get Ludacris on the Island Green
THE PLAYERS Championship - Ludacris
ByLeeann Reilly
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Multi-Platinum recording artist and three-time GRAMMY® award winner Ludacris will headline THE PLAYERS’ Military Appreciation Day concert on Tuesday, March 10, taking the stage on the iconic Island Green at TPC Sawgrass for an evening celebrating local service members.
The hip-hop superstar best known for his chart-topping hits such as “Stand Up,” “Get Back” and “Rollout” brings more than two decades of music and film success to the event. Ludacris has a long history of supporting charitable causes, aligning with the event’s focus on community and service.
Ludacris shared, “I’m ready to stand up on the iconic 17th hole—the stage will be epic and the energy will be electric. Join me to kick off the best week of the year in Ponte Vedra Beach.”
Ludacris follows a long list of notable artists who have performed The Players Military Appreciation Concert:
2025: Jordan Davis
2023: Riley Green
2022: Kelsea Ballerini
2020: The Chainsmokers
2019: Jon Pardi
2018: Luke Combs
2017: Sam Hunt
2016: Toby Keith
2015: Big & Rich
2014: Jake Owen
2013: Dierks Bentley
2012: Luke Bryan
2011: Darius Rucker
2010: Tim McGraw
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THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 9: Country singer Luke Bryan performs during Military Appreciation Day at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 9, 2012 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR) (Stan Badz/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MARCH 10: Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers dances on stage as they perform during the Military Appreciation Day Ceremony and Concert for THE PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 10, 2020, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 7: Recording artist Jake Owen introduces his wife Lacey Buchanan and their daughter Olive Pearl in concert during THE PLAYERS Championship Military Appreciation Day Ceremony outside the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse on May 7, 2014 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR) (Keyur Khamar/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MARCH 08: Kelsea Ballerini performs at the Military Appreciation Concert prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 8, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Military Appreciation Day PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 05: Country recording artists Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich perform during a Military Appreciation Day concert at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 5, 2015 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR) (Keyur Khamar/US PGA TOUR)
PGA TOUR - THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 5: Recording artist Tim McGraw performs during the military appreciation ceremony Wednesday at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 5, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
Military Appreciation Ceremony at The PLAYERS Championship PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 11: Darius Rucker performs during the military appreciation ceremony at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2011 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 8: Country recording artist Dierks Bentley performs during Military Appreciation Day at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
PGA TOUR - THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 5: Recording artist Tim McGraw performs during the Military Appreciation Ceremony prior to the start of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 5, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR) (Stan Badz/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day Two PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: American Country Music singer/songwriter Riley Green during The Military Appreciation Day Ceremony prior to THE PLAYERS Championship at Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 7, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 7: Country recording artists Jake Owen performs during the military appreciation concert during THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 7, 2014 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Luke Combs performs during a concert at the 17th green prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. (Photo by Darren Carroll/PGA TOUR) (Darren Carroll/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Military Appreciation Day PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 05: Country recording artists Big & Rich perform during a Military Appreciation Day concert at THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 5, 2015 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 - Previews PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Country singer Jordan Davis performs during the Military Appreciation Day Ceremony at the 17th hole prior to THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass on March 11, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Luke Combs during Military Appreciation Day prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. (Photo by Darren Carroll/PGA TOUR) (Darren Carroll/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 09: Sam Hunt is greeted by fans during Military Appreciation Day during previews prior to the start of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 9, 2017, in Ponte Vedra Beach . (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 09: Sam Hunt performs during Military Appreciation Day during previews prior to the start of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 9, 2017, in Ponte Vedra Beach . (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) (Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)
THE PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 2 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MARCH 12: Jon Pardi performs in the 2019 Military Appreciation Concert prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2019, in Ponte Vedra Beach . (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR) (Ben Jared/US PGA TOUR)
The Military Appreciation Day Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on the Island Green 17th Hole. The performance will be family‑friendly and suitable for audiences of all ages and under THE PLAYERS’ youth policy, two children ages 15 and under may attend free with each ticketed adult.
Admission to Ludacris’ concert is free with the purchase of Tuesday tickets, which are available for purchase at THEPLAYERS.com/tickets.
Parking passes are not included and must be purchased separately.
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