Coldplay reschedule stadium dates, including metro Phoenix. Here's what you need to know

Ed Masley, Arizona Republic
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Coldplay
Coldplay

Coldplay's 2022 Music of the Spheres World Tour has rescheduled its opening dates, including State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

That show, which also features, H.E.R., has moved from Tuesday, May 3, to Thursday, May 12.

Coldplay shared the news on social media, writing, "We're very sorry to announced that due to logistical issues, we've had to reschedule the opening dates of our upcoming US tour."

The tour will now begin May 6 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.

All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the new dates. Fans who would prefer a refund can request one from the point of purchase.

The tour is named for Coldplay's latest album, which hit the streets in October and includes "My Universe," their chart-topping collaboration with BTS.

This is the band's first metro Phoenix concert since Aug. 23, 2016, when they played Gila River Arena on the A Head Full of Dreams Tour.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

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What's the sustainability plan for Coldplay's tour?

In 2019, Coldplay committed to making future tours as environmentally beneficial as possible, and the Music of the Spheres World Tour announcement was accompanied by a set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments.

Full details can be seen at coldplay.com/sustainability, including commitments to:

  • Cut direct emissions by 50% compared to their previous tour (2016-17).

  • Power the show entirely by renewable, super-low emission energy – with solar installations at every venue, waste cooking oil, a kinetic stadium floor and kinetic bikes powered by fans. This power will be stored in the first rechargeable show battery (developed in partnership with BMW from recyclable BMW i3 batteries).

  • Draw down significantly more CO2 than the tour produces with a range of nature- and technology-based solutions, including planting one tree for every ticket sold.

  • Provide each venue with a sustainability rider requesting best environmental practices.

“Playing live and finding connection with people is ultimately why we exist as a band," Coldplay said in a press release. "We’ve been planning this tour for years, and we’re super excited to play songs from across our whole time together."

At the same time, they're conscious of their environmental impact.

"So we’ve spent the last two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible, and, just as importantly, to harness the tour’s potential to push things forward," the statement continued.

"We won’t get everything right, but we’re committed to doing everything we can and sharing what we learn. It’s a work in progress and we’re really grateful for the help we’ve had so far."

Coldplay's 2022 world tour dates

Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour poster
Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour poster

  • May 6: Dallas, Texas - Cotton Bowl Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • May 8: Houston, Texas - NRG Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • May 12: Phoenix, Arizona - State Farm Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • May 15: Santa Clara, California - Levi’s Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • May 28: Chicago, Illinois - Soldier Field (with H.E.R.).

  • June 1: Washington, D.C. - FedExField (with H.E.R.).

  • June 4: East Rutherford, New Jersey - Metlife Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • June 8: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Lincoln Financial Field (with H.E.R.).

  • June 11: Atlanta, Georgia - Mercedes-Benz Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • June 14: Tampa, Florida - Raymond James Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • July 2-3: Frankfurt, Germany - Deutsche Bank Park (with H.E.R.).

  • July 8: Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy (with H.E.R.).

  • July 10: Berlin, Germany - Olympiastadion Berlin (with London Grammar).

  • July 12: Berlin, Germany - Olympiastadion Berlin (with H.E.R.).

  • July 16-17: Paris, France - Stade de France (with H.E.R.).

  • Aug. 5-6: Brussels, Belgim - King Baudouin Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • Aug. 12-13: London, U.K. - Wembley Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • Aug. 16: London, U.K. - Wembley Stadium (with London Grammar).

  • Aug. 23: Glasgow, U.K. - Hampden Park Stadium (with H.E.R.).

  • Sept. 10: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Rock in Rio Festival.

Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.

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