Visit PA Playmakers: Pennsylvania’s Official 2026 Hype Squad
A people-powered initiative bringing Pennsylvania’s pride, personality, and hospitality to the biggest moments of 2026.
The Visit PA Playmakers are a rotating group of cultural connectors and fun creators. A statewide movement by Visit PA, the Playmakers bring Pennsylvania’s culture, creativity, and community to life during one of the most extraordinary years in its history — when the Commonwealth stands at the center of global attention.
About the Visit PA Playmakers
The Playmakers will transform major moments into opportunities for deeper exploration.
- 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, April 23–25, 2026
- PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, May 11–17
- Commonwealth Concert Series, May – June 2026
- FIFA World Cup & Fan Fest in Philadelphia, June 14 – July 19
- July 4 Celebrations honoring the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. 2026
- MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, July 11–14
From music and dancing to pop-up experiences, playful shenanigans, behind-the-scenes interactions, and heartfelt celebrations of community, the Playmakers highlight the people, places, and passions that make Pennsylvania shine — encouraging visitors to extend their stay, discover new regions, and experience the full depth of the Commonwealth.
Meet the Visit PA Playmakers
- Betsy Ross: she literally stitched this country together. She's back.
- Chill Moody: West Philly's Music Ambassador, rapper, golfer, cultural architect.
- Philly Girls Jump: turned Double Dutch into an official Philly holiday. Yes, really.
- Ben Franklin: the Original Pennsylvanian. Still the most interesting person in any room.
- West Powelton Steppers & Drumline: a West Philly institution since 1991. Official drum squad of the Sixers.
- Jamie Pagliei, as known as thephillysportsguy: mohawk, face paint, maximum PA energy. The fan we all wish we were.
- Project Positive: breakdancing crew lifting up youth and stopping traffic since day one.
- The Pittsburgh Steeline (pghsteeline on Instagram): official drumline of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Francesca Ferrante, as known as the412Franimal: Pittsburgh's go-to for the best of the 'Burgh.
- Johnny Pittsburgh: comedian, musician, Pittsburgh's best.
- Cat Janisko, as known as, pennsylvaniajunkie: on a mission to prove PA is the most underrated state.
As PA gets ready to welcome the world, this crew will be sharing a front-row seat to all of it. This is Pennsylvania's moment, and the Playmakers were born for it. This is just the first wave – more Playmakers dropping soon!
