(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – It was the announcement heard around the world!

Four-time Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL studio analyst Rob Gronkowski will make his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the grand marshal of the Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As a studio analyst for FOX Sports, Gronkowski contributes to both “FOX NFL Sunday” and “FOX NFL Kickoff” during the NFL season. Gronkowski had two stints in the NFL, beginning with the New England Patriots from 2010-18. He won three Super Bowls, was named to five Pro Bowls and four first-team All-Pro teams and won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year during his nine years with the New England Patriots.

“I can’t wait for this year’s Indianapolis 500 on FOX,” Gronkowski said. “Not only do I get to attend my first-ever Indy 500, I’ll do it in style as the grand marshal of the legendary Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit. This is one of the coolest combinations of sports and music out there and in the ultimate venue. I’m ready to get the party started and celebrate the biggest race in the world.”

As part of the Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit, known as one of the most unique parties on the global EDM music scene, dance producer Illenium will headline a stellar lineup of global electronic music artists, including Sammy Virji, Two Friends, Kayzo and Oliver Heldens. Performances begin early in the morning in the infield adjacent to Turn 3 of the IMS oval.