Tue Sep 23 12:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Ed Sheeran has announced his “LOOP Tour,” a 26-date North American stadium tour in support of his new album, “PLAY.” The tour kicks off in June 2026 and runs through November, hitting major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Presales begin September 23rd, 2025, with general public sales starting September 26th. The album “PLAY,” inspired by global cultures and Sheeran’s personal experiences, was released on September 12th, 2025. VIP packages are available.

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**Ed Sheeran Announces Massive 2026 North American Stadium Tour**

Global superstar Ed Sheeran is set to embark on his “LOOP Tour” across North America in 2026, hitting major stadiums in support of his highly anticipated new album, “PLAY.” The 26-date tour will launch on June 13th in Glendale, Arizona, and traverse the continent before wrapping up in November.

Fans can expect Sheeran to perform at iconic venues, including Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, Chicago’s Soldier Field, and East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium.

Tickets will be available through various presales beginning September 23rd, 2025, with general public sales opening on September 26th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Sheeran’s website is allowing fans to register for early access to fan ticket presale and American Express card members will have access to an exclusive presale.

“PLAY,” released on September 12th, 2025, marks a creative evolution for Sheeran. He describes the album as a celebration of joy and a reflection of his global travels. “Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring,” Sheeran stated, highlighting the album’s diverse influences.

The “LOOP Tour” promises to be one of the biggest stadium events of 2026, following Sheeran’s successful ‘+–=÷x’ tour of 2023-2024. In addition to the standard seating, VIP packages offering premium experiences will be available.

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