Shannon Sharpe has officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Nightcap Tour with co-host and fellow NFL legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.
The tour, which was expected to bring the duo’s popular podcast Nightcap to live audiences across the country, has now been pushed back to 2026.
“We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour,” Sharpe said during a recent episode of the podcast.
(L-R) Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco speak onstage during The Volume – Nightcap Live Show with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco at Redtail on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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“We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer of 2026. It’s going to be even bigger, even better. But Ocho and I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thing as of right now, was to postpone the tour. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in 2026.”
The announcement comes roughly a month after Sharpe was hit with a $50 million lawsuit from an OnlyFans model who alleges the Hall of Famer sexually assaulted and threatened her during their relationship.
Shannon Sharpe at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Though the case remains ongoing, Sharpe has denied all allegations and maintains his innocence. His legal team has acknowledged that they offered “at least $10 million” in an effort to settle the suit, but emphasized that the offer was not an admission of guilt.
While no direct connection has been made between the lawsuit and the tour’s postponement, the timing has raised public speculation. Nonetheless, Sharpe and Johnson remain committed to reconnecting with fans in 2026, promising an even more dynamic live experience.
(L-R) Chad Ochocinco and Shannon Sharpe attend The Volume – Nightcap Live Show with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco at Redtail on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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