BTS Arrives in Mexico City — Estadio GNP Seguros Pre-Show Prep Begins Ahead of May 7 Latin American Opener

On May 5, 2026 — Day 4,709 since BTS's June 13, 2013 debut — BTS arrives in Mexico City to begin pre-show preparations for the ARIRANG World Tour's Latin American leg at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Estadio Azul). The Mexico City run consists of three concert dates: May 7, May 9, and May 10, 2026 (8:00 PM local time starts). The venue features the ARIRANG tour's signature 360-degree center-stage configuration with four cross-shaped walkways extending outward, ensuring clear sightlines across all sections. Official HYBE merchandise stands opened at the stadium on May 4, drawing lines of early-arriving ARMY from across Mexico, Central America, and the US. Infobae Mexico confirmed merchandise locations, hours, and pricing as BTS-adjacent fan activity began building around the stadium. This marks BTS's return to Mexico City — their first performances there since before the COVID-19 pandemic and military service hiatus. The Latin American leg of the ARIRANG World Tour is one of the most anticipated stops for a fanbase that has consistently ranked Mexico among the top markets for BTS album sales and streaming.