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Sabaton Announce 31-Date North American Tour 2026

Judas Priest Performs At YouTube Theater
Joakim Broden of the band Sabaton performs at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, Oct. 15, 2024, when the band toured North America in support of Judas Priest. Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images

Swedish power metal giants Sabaton have announced a massive 31-date North American tour set for early 2026.

The announcement follows the band’s extensive 2025 international run, and coincides with rising anticipation for Legends, Sabaton’s new album due Oct. 17 via Better Noise Music.

When Sabaton last visited North America in 2024, it was in support of Judas Priest. A few highlights from that tour include a sold-out YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA, Oct. 15, 2024, (5,481 tickets, $528,469 gross); a sold-out Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, Sept. 13, 2024 (5,684 tickets, $423,704 gross); or the sold-out May 1 show at Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, IL, which moved 4,365 tickets at a $369,014 gross.

When Sabaton return in 2026 they’ll be headlining. The tour kicks off Feb. 9 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with scheduled stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston before wrapping April 20 in Vancouver, BC.

“Known for their explosive stage presence and signature blend of history and heavy metal, Sabaton will deliver an epic live experience for fans of all ages,” a press release from Live Nation, the tour’s promoter, states.

Tickets presales for Citi and Verizon customers start Monday, Sept. 15 Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, Sept 19 at 10am local at LiveNation.com.

Tickets are on sale.

Sabaton are repped by Independent Artist Group in North America, and Cobra Agency in the rest of the world. Both agencies just announced the formation of a strategic alliance.

See: Independent Artist Group & Cobra Agency Form Alliance

Sabaton 2026 Tour Dates:

Feb. 9 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Feb. 10 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
Feb. 13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Feb. 14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Feb. 15 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Feb. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Feb. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Feb. 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Feb. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Feb. 26 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
Feb. 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Feb. 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

March 2 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
March 3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
March 4 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
March 7 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
March 8 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
March 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
March 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
March 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
March 15 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
March 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
March 18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

April 6 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
April 9 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
April 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
April 17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
April 18 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
April 20 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum

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