Coldplay Break In Stanford Stadium With Historic, Sold-Out Kickoff to 2025 North American Tour

Coldplay brought celestial firepower to the Bay Area this past weekend, launching the North American leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour with a historic double-header at Stanford Stadium — the venue’s first-ever foray into live music.

On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, the British superstars transformed the legendary sports ground into a technicolor dreamscape, playing to two sold-out crowds under the California sky. The back-to-back nights marked a landmark moment not just for the band, but for the stadium itself, which until now had only echoed with the roar of football crowds.

Coldplay delivered an ecstatic set drawing from Moon Music — their latest global No. 1 album — while dipping deep into their vast catalogue of anthems: “Yellow,” “Viva La Vida,” “Fix You,” “Paradise,” “The Scientist,” and “A Sky Full of Stars” lit up the night. The band’s signature immersive spectacle was in full effect: LED wristbands pulsed in sync with lasers, confetti cannons, and stadium-sized bursts of fireworks.

Support came from rising stars Willow and Elyanna, both of whom captivated early audiences with genre-bending, emotionally charged sets that set the stage for the main event.

The Music of the Spheres World Tour has already made history, with over 12 million tickets sold worldwide — the most ever for a single tour. But beyond the record-breaking numbers, Coldplay continues to push boundaries in what a global arena show can be, emphasizing joy, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.

The band’s climate commitments remain central to the tour. A recent sustainability update revealed a 59% cut in CO2e emissions per show compared to their 2016/17 run, exceeding their initial target of 50%. So far, more than 9 million trees have been planted globally, with another million currently in the ground. Full sustainability info is available at sustainability.coldplay.com.

DHL, the official logistics partner of the tour, is helping Coldplay drive toward a greener future — quite literally — with their support in reducing emissions.

With their Stanford Stadium shows now in the books, Coldplay’s North American run is officially underway — and if the opening weekend is any indication, the rest of the tour promises nothing short of cosmic.

Photo Credit: Anna Lee

UPCOMING MUSIC OF THE SPHERES 2025 WORLD TOUR DATES: 

JUNE 

6: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna)  – SOLD OUT

7: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna)  – SOLD OUT

10: Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High (Support: Willow, Elyanna)  – SOLD OUT

13: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna, Jim Ward)  – SOLD OUT

14: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna, Jim Ward)  – SOLD OUT

JULY

7: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

8: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

11: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

12: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

15: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

16: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

19: Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

22: Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna, Bobby Gonz) – SOLD OUT

26: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

27: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

AUGUST

18: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

19: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

22: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

23: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

26: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

27: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

30: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

31: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER

3: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

4: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

7: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

8: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

Author: Adam Bailey

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