BTS Opens North America Leg at Raymond James Stadium — ARIRANG World Tour Arrives in Tampa

On April 25, 2026, BTS opens the North American leg of the ARIRANG World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida — the first time all seven members have headlined a US stadium together since 2019. The show begins at 8:00 PM ET; gates opened at 5:30 PM with no opening act. Approximately 60,000–65,000 fans fill the venue on opening night, the first of three sold-out Tampa dates (April 25, 26, and 28, ~180,000 total). The setlist spans 23 songs, opening with 'Hooligan,' 'Aliens,' and 'Run BTS (Remix)' before moving through ARIRANG tracks including 'Please,' 'Into the Sun,' 'SWIM,' 'Like Animals,' and 'Merry Go Round,' alongside fan-favorite hits 'FAKE LOVE,' 'MIC Drop,' 'IDOL,' 'Butter,' and 'Dynamite.' Two rotating 'surprise song' slots conclude the night. Tampa Bay Boulevard remains closed for the third consecutive day for merchandise operations. US media coverage describes scenes of fans from across North America descending on the city as comparable to Beatlemania. The Tampa run represents the largest K-pop concert event ever held in Florida.