Stadium Stars 2026:
AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas, USA

Strategically positioned in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, AT&T Stadium has earned its reputation as one of the world's premier live event destinations, becoming a star in the US stadium circuit

By Hanna Ellington | 29 July 2026

Concert capacity: 74,000 Operator: Cowboys Stadium LP A star of the US stadium circuit, AT&T Stadium has earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier live event destinations.

Strategically positioned in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, it combines experiential excellence for fans and touring crews alike.

Purpose-built for efficiency, the venue features a retractable roof, a concrete floor (no turf protection required), plug-and-play production capabilities, an elite PA system, and enhanced 5G connectivity with ten times the…

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STADIUM STARS 2026:

National Stadium Singapore

The Kallang, Singapore

Strategically positioned between Singapore’s international airport and the city centre, the National Stadium remains the centrepiece of Singapore’s premier live entertainment precinct

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Düsseldorf, Germany

Configurable up to 65,000-capacity, Germany’s Merkur Spiel-Arena has earned a reputation as one of Germany's most versatile destinations for large-scale live entertainment

BC Place

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver's BC Place has emerged as one of North America's fastest-growing stadium destinations, welcoming a record 1.2m visitors in 2024

Marvel Stadium

Melbourne, Australia

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Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Allegiant Stadium, positioned adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, has swiftly established itself as one of the premier destinations for global touring

Accor Stadium

Sydney, Australia

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Estadio El Campín

Bogotà, Colombia

Originally conceived as a modernist concrete structure, El Campín has evolved into a 39,500-capacity venue that balances football fanfare and major concerts

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, California, USA

SoFi Stadium has redefined the modern stadium concert experience, with a 70,000-capacity that is expandable to more than 100,000 for concerts

Stade de France

Paris, France

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Goyang Stadium

Goyang, South Korea

As some of Seoul's stadiums undergo redevelopment, Goyang has become the country's go-to destination for blockbuster live events

Estadio GNP Seguros

Mexico City, Mexico

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Deutsche Bank Park

Frankfurt, Germany

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Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong

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Wembley Stadium

London, UK

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Johan Cruijff ArenA

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

London, UK

Tottenham Hotspur's stadium reopened on the site of the historic White Hart Lane in April 2019, following a £1.2bn redevelopment, doubling the capacity of the ground

Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

Madrid, Spain

Home to Atlético de Madrid, Spain’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano has established itself as one of Europe's leading destinations for stadium touring

Eden Park

Auckland, New Zealand

As New Zealand’s only stadium with a capacity of more than 50,000, Auckland’s Eden Park continues to raise the bar for touring in the Southern Hemisphere

Nubank Parque

São Paulo, Brazil

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