Friday the 13th turns into a celebration in downtown Phoenix when Tim McGraw headlines opening night of Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field. On November 13, 2026, Tim takes the stage at 10 p.m. after Miranda Lambert warms up the crowd at 8:30 p.m. Two of country music's most decorated headliners, one stadium full of fans, one Friday night that kicks off the entire weekend.
Tim has been on a serious roll. Coming off the massive Standing Room Only run, with his catalog still racking up plays from "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Humble and Kind" to "Something Like That" and "I Like It, I Love It," he has been delivering the kind of arena show that has kept him at the top of country touring for three decades. The Hondo Rodeo Fest set lands him in a stadium configuration, which means more pyro, more video, and that long-form headline pacing he reserves for festival-level slots. Expect a setlist that ranges from his earliest 90s hits through the modern catalog, with a few stories between songs that only a veteran of his stature can pull off.
What makes Friday night at Chase Field special is the pairing. Miranda Lambert is a generational live act in her own right, fresh off her own headline tours and her Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater. Her 8:30 p.m. set will run through "The House That Built Me," "Gunpowder & Lead," "Mama's Broken Heart," and "Tin Man" before Tim closes the night. Coverage from Billboard has flagged this Friday bill as one of the most stacked country co-headline nights of the 2026 calendar.
The Hondo Rodeo Fest format runs November 13 through 15 and pairs nightly rodeo competition inside the stadium with the concert. Friday belongs to Miranda and Tim, Saturday brings Turnpike Troubadours and Blake Shelton, and Sunday closes with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Parker McCollum. Outside the ballpark, a free family festival runs noon to 6 p.m. each day with food, merchandise vendors, side-stage music, and Western lifestyle exhibits, per the Phoenix New Times lineup announcement.
For Phoenix fans who have only been to Chase Field for Diamondbacks games, the rodeo-and-concert build is something different. The retractable roof closes, the dirt comes in for the rodeo events, and the stage sits on the outfield side with the lower bowl reconfigured around the action. About 48,000 fans fit comfortably, and sightlines work from every section thanks to the steep upper deck. Browse the seating options in the listings below and grab your Tim McGraw Phoenix tickets on BigStub, the trusted resale marketplace backed by over 20 years in business and a full buyer guarantee.
Tim McGraw has built a career on big moments. From his 1994 breakthrough with "Indian Outlaw" through three decades of platinum albums, Grammy wins, and stadium-headlining tours, he has been one of the genre's most reliable live draws. The Hondo Rodeo Fest stop at Chase Field on November 13, 2026 puts him in front of a Phoenix crowd that has not seen him in this kind of setting in years. After a stretch of arena dates and the Standing Room Only run that wrapped up earlier in his current touring cycle, the festival headline slot in Phoenix is shaping up as one of the marquee country nights of the fall.
The Friday card is structured for build-up. The night opens with the in-stadium rodeo competition, which features bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc events, the kind of full-throttle PRCA-style program that Hondo has been promoting since the festival's earlier runs. Miranda Lambert hits the stage at 8:30 p.m. for roughly an hour and 15 minutes, then Tim closes the night with a 10 p.m. headline set. With Tim, that usually means a setlist that touches every era of his catalog. Expect "Live Like You Were Dying," "Humble and Kind," "Something Like That," "I Like It, I Love It," "Down on the Farm," and the singalong-ready hits that built his fanbase.
The collaboration with Miranda Lambert gives Friday a different feel than the rest of the weekend. Both artists have been touring at the top of their game, both have catalogs deep enough to sustain a 90-minute set, and both have a long history of duets and collaborations. Whether or not they do a song together is up to them, but Phoenix fans have circled this date specifically because of that possibility. Fan-curated setlists are tracked at setlist.fm, which is a good preview of what each act has been playing on recent dates.
Chase Field is at 401 E Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix, easy to reach off the I-10 and within a few blocks of Footprint Center, the Phoenix Convention Center, and the bars and restaurants of the Warehouse District. The Valley Metro light rail stops two blocks from the gates, which is the smartest move on a major event night. Event parking in the lots around the stadium typically runs $20 to $40, and those fill up fast. Rideshare drop-off zones are designated around the perimeter.
The free outdoor festival outside the stadium adds a daytime element to the weekend. Vendor booths, food trucks, side-stage music, and Western lifestyle exhibits run from noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. If your ticket is for Friday night, getting to the venue area by mid-afternoon turns the day into something more than just the concert, and the gear and apparel vendors make for a fun lap before heading to the gates.
The retractable roof at Chase Field closes for the rodeo and concert nights. The stadium holds roughly 48,000 fans, the stage is rigged on the outfield side, and the converted lower bowl puts a dirt floor where the infield usually sits. Sightlines work from every section, and Phoenix in November is mild enough that even open-roof shows would be comfortable, with the closed roof you get a fully climate-controlled stadium experience. Coverage from KTAR News highlighted Tim's headline slot as one of the festival's biggest gets when the lineup dropped. Browse the listings above and lock in your Friday-night seats before this co-bill sells through.
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Tim McGraw headlines the opening night of Hondo Rodeo Fest on Friday, November 13, 2026. He takes the stage at 10 p.m. following Miranda Lambert at 8:30 p.m. The rodeo competition kicks off the night earlier in the evening.
Chase Field is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and features a retractable roof that closes for indoor events like Hondo Rodeo Fest. The stadium seats roughly 48,000 fans, the stage is built on the outfield side, and the lower bowl is converted to a dirt floor for the rodeo portion of the night. More info is available on the official ballpark page.
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Chase Field is at 401 E Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix. The Valley Metro light rail stops two blocks from the gates, rideshare zones are set up around the stadium, and event parking is available in the surrounding lots. From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport it is roughly a 10-minute drive.
Yes. Hondo Rodeo Fest tickets cover both the in-stadium rodeo competition and the headline concerts. Friday night starts with rodeo events before Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw take the stage. Arrive at doors to catch the rodeo intros.
Tim McGraw headlines Friday, November 13, 2026 at Chase Field as part of Hondo Rodeo Fest. He is scheduled to take the stage at 10 p.m. following Miranda Lambert at 8:30 p.m.
Friday night features Miranda Lambert at 8:30 p.m. and Tim McGraw at 10 p.m., with the in-stadium rodeo competition kicking off the evening before the concerts begin.
Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, located at 401 E Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix. The retractable roof will be closed for the festival.
Chase Field holds roughly 48,000 fans. For Hondo Rodeo Fest, the lower bowl is converted with a dirt floor for the rodeo, and the concert stage sits on the outfield side.
Prices vary by section, row, and demand. Check the listings above for current pricing on verified resale tickets for the Friday, November 13, 2026 show.
That is up to the artists on the night. Both are stacked headliners with long catalogs, and a duet or guest appearance is a possibility, but no official duet has been announced for this date.
Tim's recent setlists have included Live Like You Were Dying, Humble and Kind, Something Like That, I Like It I Love It, Down on the Farm, Felt Good On My Lips, and Truck Yeah, among others tracked on setlist.fm.
Yes. The festival offers single-night tickets and full three-day passes. Friday-only tickets cover Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw. Check the official Hondo Rodeo Fest site for full bundle options.
Gates typically open in the late afternoon for the rodeo and concert portion of the night. Check the listings above for ticket-specific entry times and any VIP early entry.
Yes. Hondo Rodeo Fest is family-friendly, and the outdoor festival grounds outside Chase Field include free family programming each day. Standard Chase Field age policies apply inside the stadium.
Event parking lots ring the ballpark with rates typically between $20 and $40. Spaces fill quickly on big event nights, so arriving early or using the Valley Metro light rail is recommended.
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Future Phoenix dates depend on Tim's touring schedule. Bookmark this page, when new Phoenix-area shows are announced, listings will appear above.
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