Morgan Wallen headlines Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium this weekend (May 1st and 2nd, 2026) - and we have some inklings and suspicions as to who will be joining him for his now-iconic pre-show walk-out, including Maxx Crosby, Tom Brady and Kenny Chesney.

Wallen's walk-out has become a beloved tradition ahead of his shows in recent years, with the Sneedville megastar being joined by a dazzling array of stars from the sports and music worlds. We've seen him flanked by Travis Kelce, Tom Brady, Mike Tyson and even Drake - so naturally, we're wondering who we can look forward to seeing walking alongside the ‘Love Somebody’ hitmaker in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We've broken down our pre-show walk-out predictions for Wallen's 2026 Allegiant Stadium concerts below, ranked by how likely we really think these cameos are...

Money On Me (Most Likely): Tom Brady & Maxx Crosby

Wallen doesn't tend to repeat walk-out buddies too often, but if he was going to do it for anyone, who better than NFL legend Tom Brady. Brady previously joined Wallen at the Allegiant Stadium (along with Mike Tyson), and with Brady being a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, we could see them reuniting at the Raiders’ home venue.

Maxx Crosby, a star-player for the Raiders, is another strong candidate for a walk-out appearance. Wallen showed loved to him by donning a ‘Crosby 98’ jersey during his 2024 show at the Allegiant Stadium. Crosby retweeted a clip of the moment with the ‘GOAT’ (Greatest Of All Time) emoji, so there's clearly a budding friendship here.

Hope That's True (Very Possible): Kirk Cousins & Chris Matthews

Kirk Cousins, a former Vikings legend, plies his trade at the Las Vegas Raiders. Wallen famously gave Cousins a playful shout-out before a show in 2022, so he'd be a strong contender.

Another top-level candidate for Wallen's Vegas walk-out is NFL trainer Chris Matthews. This might sound a little random, but on the Sneedville native's recent Instagram post showing him in the studio as he gears up for Vegas, Matthews commented, “See you soon bro...about to be legendary”. A number of fans replied questioning whether this means he'll be with Wallen in Vegas. We think this comment means the renowned NFL shooting coach might pop up during the walk-out.

F150-50 (Fifty-Fifty Chance): Kenny Chesney

Wallen and Kenny Chesney have been pals for many years now, with the two East Tennessee boys frequently spotted watching their beloved Volunteers play back home. With Wallen paying homage to Chesney during a recent episode of his Morgan Wallen Radio Station, and with Chesney having a high-profile Vegas residency on the horizon at Sphere, we think the timing for this walk-out link-up could be perfect.

It could be an ideal way for Chesney to promote his forthcoming shows in the city, while Wallen gets the chance to team up with a good buddy and a true legend of the genre. If this does happen, it's safe to say we're going to need an official collaboration, too.

Just in Case (Wildcard Pick): Drake

Okay, this one seem a little more far-fetched on first glance - but hey, stranger things have happened. Drake is in the middle of his blockbuster Iceman rollout, and rumours continue to fly around that Wallen is one of the featured artists on the new project. With Iceman supposedly arrived on May 15th, under the stadium lights in Vegas could be the perfect place to officially unveil their long-awaited collaboration.

Morgan Wallen and Drake have been friends ever since the Toronto phenom invited Wallen to appear in his ‘You Broke My Heart’ music video back in December 2023.

Drake then joined Wallen for his Houston walk-out last summer, which reignited speculation that the duo were plotting a star-studded, genre-blurring collaboration. Then, in April, a photo circulated seemingly showing Wallen at Drake's ranch. We think a collab is coming - whether we'll get the link-up we've been waiting for in Vegas, though, we're not sure. We're keeping our fingers tightly crossed.

Read our full theory about Morgan Wallen and Drake's long-teased collaboration here.

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