Tiësto drops out as Super Bowl's first in-game DJ due to 'family emergency', Kaskade steps in as replacement

Kaskade takes over as the Super Bowl's first in-game DJ after Tiësto had to back out due to a family emergency.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · David Hopkins

Tiestois calling a time out on theSuper Bowlto take care of his family.

“It was a tough decision to miss the game, but family always comes first.”

Representatives for Tiesto and the NFL didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

Tiesto and Kaskade

Tiësto and Kaskade.Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jason Koerner/Getty

Shortly after the announcement, it was revealed that music producer and DJ Kaskade would replace Tiesto.

Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.