At a Glance
- All seven members of BTS will reunite on stage in 2026 after completing military service
- Ten U.S. cities will host 21 concerts, including six shows in California
- $33 million was grossed from BTS’s last four-night run at SoFi Stadium in 2021
- Why it matters: Southern California hotels tripled rates during the 2021 shows, and the 2026 dates are expected to deliver another blockbuster economic boost
BTS will return to touring in 2026 with a sweeping world schedule that lands the K-pop supergroup in California twice, according to an announcement posted Tuesday on the fan platform Weverse.
The group’s first Golden State stop is Stanford on May 16 and 17, followed by a late-summer finale at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sept. 1, 2, 5 and 6. Each member’s handwritten name appears on the tour poster, underscoring the full-member reunion after mandatory South Korean military service.
Stadium history repeats
When BTS last sold out four nights at SoFi Stadium in 2021, nearby hotels raised daily rates to nearly triple the normal price, according to News Of Losangeles. The concerts generated $33 million in revenue and drew fans from every continent.
Ticket demand for the 2026 shows is expected to rival that frenzy. Presale windows are already locked in:
- Sept. 1-2 shows: Presale runs 3 p.m.-9:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22
- Sept. 5-6 shows: Presale runs 3 p.m.-9:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
- All six L.A. dates: General public sale starts 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24
Full U.S. routing
The North American leg covers 21 concerts in ten cities:
| City | Dates |
|---|---|
| Tampa | Apr. 25-26 |
| El Paso | May 2-3 |
| Stanford | May 16-17 |
| Las Vegas | May 23-24, May 27 |
| East Rutherford | Aug. 1-2 |
| Foxborough | Aug. 5-6 |
| Baltimore | Aug. 10-11 |
| Arlington | Aug. 15-16 |
| Chicago | Aug. 27-28 |
| Inglewood | Sep. 1-2, Sep. 5-6 |
Group reunion milestone
The tour announcement follows the group’s Aug. 17 live broadcast on Weverse-the first time all seven members appeared together since pausing activities for military duty. South Korean law required the hiatus, and the 2026 dates mark their official return to global stages.
Marcus L. Bennett reported that California formally proclaimed Korean American Day on Jan. 13, aligning civic celebration with the band’s West Coast reveal.
Economic ripple
Tourism officials anticipate another surge similar to 2021, when Inglewood hotels, restaurants and ride-share services logged record receipts. The 2026 itinerary places BTS in major metro areas during peak summer travel, multiplying potential impact across hospitality, retail and transportation sectors.
Key takeaways
- BTS will play six California shows in 2026: Stanford in May and Inglewood in September
- Presale for SoFi Stadium begins Jan. 22-23, general sale Jan. 24
- The group’s previous four-night SoFi run earned $33 million and spiked local hotel rates by ~200%
- Full reunion follows mandatory military service; handwritten names on the poster signal all seven members’ return
