

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Columbus Lions Season Opener
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Tonio Armani to Perform National Anthem and Halftime Show at Columbus Lions 2026 Home Opener

Columbus, GA — The Columbus Lions are excited to announce that recording artist Tonio Armani will perform the National Anthem and the Halftime Show during the team’s 2026 Home Opener.

The highly anticipated game will take place Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Columbus Civic Center, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The home opener will mark the start of a new season of Lions football and promises an exciting night of entertainment and indoor football for fans across the region.

Tonio Armani, known for his strong stage presence and dynamic performances, will open the evening with a powerful rendition of the National Anthem before returning to the field at halftime for a special live performance.

“We are excited to have Tonio Armani be part of our home opener,” said Corry Black, General Manager of the Columbus Lions. “Our goal is to make every Lions game an experience for our fans, and bringing in great entertainment like this helps create a memorable night for everyone in attendance.”

The Lions are expecting a strong crowd as the organization begins its 2026 season, continuing its commitment to delivering high-energy football and family-friendly entertainment at the Civic Center.

Tickets for the home opener are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to secure their seats early and be part of the excitement as the Columbus Lions kick off their 2026 season.

For more information and ticket details, follow the Columbus Lions on social media or visit the team’s official channels.

Media Contact
Columbus Lions
Corry Black
General Manager 🦁
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/columbus-lions-season-opener/200029820142608
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 131

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://ticketmaster.com/columbus-lions-tickets/artist/1197444?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=columbus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbus Civic Center
- **lat**: 32.450503652825
- **long**: -84.987715836466
- **full address**: Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th St,Columbus, Georgia, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Columbus Lions (https://allevents.in/org/columbus-lions/13160595)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th St,Columbus, Georgia, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Columbus Lions
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Columbus Lions Season Opener ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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