Mumford & Sons Announces Prizefighter Tour Kick Off At Rogers Arena Following Surprise Album Release
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Mumford & Sons Announces Prizefighter Tour Kick Off At Rogers Arena Following Surprise Album Release

Mumford & Sons Announces Prizefighter Tour Kick Off At Rogers Arena Following Surprise Album Release

In a major victory for folk-rock fans, global superstars Mumford & Sons have officially released their highly anticipated new album, Prizefighter, out today via Glassnote Records and Gentlemen of the Road. Arriving less than a year after their chart-topping March 2025 release RUSHMERE, the new 14-track project finds the band in their most prolific period to date. To celebrate the arrival, the group has confirmed a massive North American Prizefighter Tour for Summer 2026, featuring iconic stadium stops at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park.

The new album, Prizefighter, was co-produced and co-written with Aaron Dessner of The National, continuing the band’s evolution into a more intricate and exquisitely performed sound. The record is a collaborative masterclass, featuring guest appearances from Hozier, Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams, and Gigi Perez. Recorded between the cozy atmosphere of Hudson cafés and the kitchen table at Long Pond Studio, the sessions focused on rediscovery and the joy of making music together. The result is a body of work that feels alive with first takes and a sense of community, anchored by the newly released visual for “The Banjo Song,” which features dancers from the Bristol Northern Soul Club.

For fans in British Columbia, the “Prizefighter” era begins with a massive homecoming celebration. Mumford & Sons will kick off the North American leg of their tour at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This Vancouver performance serves as the definitive launchpad for the summer run and will feature special guest Sierra Ferrell. Given the band’s long history of electric live performances in the Pacific Northwest, starting the tour at Rogers Arena ensures a high-energy environment as they translate their “evolved and intricate” new material to the stadium stage.

The tour’s supporting cast is as diverse and talented as the album itself. Throughout the summer, Mumford & Sons will be joined by a rotating roster of special guests including Caamp, Lord Huron, Marcus King Band, Dylan Gossett, and Medium Build. Beyond the music, the band is expanding access for their community by offering a limited number of student-priced tickets for select shows, alongside premium VIP packages that include access to the exclusive pre-show “Prizefighter Club” and limited-edition merchandise. This commitment to their audience has been a hallmark of the band since their grassroots beginnings, fostering a global fanbase that feels more like a collective.

With Prizefighter, Mumford & Sons prove they are still leading the genre by example. From the “shimmering” collaborations like “Rubber Band Man” with Hozier to the raw honesty of “Conversation With My Son,” the album is a 14-song journey of light and shade. As they prepare to cross the Atlantic following their Australasian dates this April, the 2026 tour stands as their most ambitious live undertaking to date. Vancouver fans have the unique privilege of witnessing the very first night of this new chapter, experiencing the full-strength energy of a band that is undeniably in the form of their lives.

Tickets for the Vancouver show and the rest of the North American tour will be available starting with the artist presale on Tuesday, February 24, at 10:00 am local time. The general public on-sale will follow on Friday, February 27, at 10:00 am local time via MumfordAndSons.com. Given the band’s reputation for selling out stadiums in record time, fans are encouraged to secure their spot at Rogers Arena early to participate in what is sure to be the definitive folk-rock event of the year.

Prizefighter Track List

  1. Here (with Chris Stapleton)
  2. Rubber Band Man (with Hozier)
  3. The Banjo Song
  4. Run Together
  5. Conversation With My Son
  6. Alleycat
  7. Prizefighter
  8. Begin Again
  9. Icarus (with Gigi Perez)
  10. Stay
  11. Badlands (with Gracie Abrams)
  12. Shadow Of A Man
  13. I’ll Tell You Everything
  14. Clover

Mumford & Sons Prizefighter Tour 2026 Dates

  • April 24-Melbourne, AU-Rod Laver Arena
  • April 25-Melbourne, AU-Rod Laver Arena
  • April 28-Brisbane, AU-Entertainment Centre
  • April 29-Sydney, AU-Qudos Bank Arena
  • May 2-Auckland, NZ-Spark Arena
  • June 2-Vancouver, BC-Rogers Arena ||
  • June 4-Bozeman, MT-Bobcat Stadium ||
  • June 6-Boulder, CO-Folsom Field †
  • June 8-Fort Worth, TX-Dickies Arena ‡
  • June 9-Rogers, AR-Walmart AMP ‡
  • June 11-Chicago, IL-Wrigley Field #
  • June 13-Toronto, ON-Rogers Stadium #
  • June 14-Pittsburgh, PA-The Pavilion at Star Lake ‡
  • June 16-Bangor, ME-Maine Savings Amphitheater ‡
  • June 18-Syracuse, NY-Empower FCU Amphitheater ‡
  • June 19-Bristow, VA-Jiffy Lube Live ‡
  • June 20-Hershey, PA-Hersheypark Stadium +
  • June 22-Boston, MA-Fenway Park +
  • August 11-New York, NY-Madison Square Garden ~
  • August 16-Montreal, QC-Lasso Festival
  • October 6-Los Angeles, CA-Kia Forum ||

Support Key: || Sierra Ferrell; † Sierra Ferrell & Dylan Gossett; ‡ Dylan Gossett; # Caamp & Dylan Gossett; + Lord Huron & Dylan Gossett; ~ Medium Build.

For more information and full ticketing details, visit the official Mumford & Sons website.

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