Trending Now - Fans Express Outrage Over Chainsmokers' Final Four Concert

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Dave Portnoy and ESPN star Scott Van Pelt criticized the concert.

Newsweek - Scott Van Pelt, host of 'SportsCenter', expressed confusion over the concert.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Fans expressed outrage over The Chainsmokers' concert during the Final Four.

Newsweek - Fans were left dumbfounded by the decision to have The Chainsmokers perform between the Final Four games.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The concert took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - The concert occurred during the Final Four games on April 2nd, 2026, when UConn faced Illinois and Michigan clashed with Arizona.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The decision to have a concert during the games was met with criticism, with fans questioning the choice.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - The Chainsmokers performed live between the two Final Four games, which led to fan outrage.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 03:54 UTC)

During the Final Four games on Thursday, The Chainsmokers performed live at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, a decision that sparked significant outrage among fans. Critics, including ESPN star Scott Van Pelt, expressed confusion over the timing of the concert, questioning why it was scheduled between the games. Many fans were left dumbfounded by the choice, feeling it detracted from the excitement of the matchups between UConn and Illinois, as well as Michigan and Arizona.