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BTS Arirang World Tour US events

Overview

In late July 2026, South Korean boy band BTS launched a city‑wide fan activation in New York City ahead of its Arirang World Tour. The “BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK” event ran from July 24 through August 3, turning landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center into themed venues. The North American leg opened with two sold‑out concerts on August 1‑2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

As the tour progresses, the group is scheduled to perform at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on August 15 and 16. Logistics for fans attending the Arlington shows include parking rates ranging from $80 to $500, with rideshare services utilizing Parking Lot 15 and local transit connections available via the Arlington On-Demand system.

Parallel to the tour, member V has announced a global partnership with the American sportswear brand Champion. The “True Champion” campaign highlights individuals who shape contemporary culture through originality. V stated that the brand aligns with his personal preference for “effortless, comfortable clothing.”

Entities

BTS · Jimin · HYBE · RM · Lea Salonga

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    BTS prepares for Arirang World Tour stops and new brand partnerships

    BTS is set to perform at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium this August during their Arirang World Tour, while member V launches a new global campaign with Champion.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    BTS launches North American leg of Arirang World Tour at MetLife Stadium

    BTS opened its North American Arirang tour with two sold‑out MetLife Stadium shows on Aug 1‑2, 2026, featuring Korean‑themed staging, surprise songs, fan pop‑ups in NYC, and viral Jimin moments, while ticket d

  3. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    BTS ARIRANG World Tour fan celebration lights up New York City

    BTS launches a city‑wide ARIRANG fan celebration in New York from July 24‑Aug 3, featuring themed sites, a stamp rally, charitable donations, and BTS‑branded food and merch.

Sources

archynetys.com · cleveland.com · editorial.bandwagon.sg · fortworthreport.org · gqindia.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · m.koreaherald.com · rollingstone.com · sportskeeda.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history