Beyoncé kicks off her 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Live updates from L.A. on opening night
Beyoncé will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 to launch her long-awaited Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.
There will be cowboy hats. There will be Levi's Jeans. There will be fans from around the world getting the first glimpse of Beyoncé's vision for this 32-date tour that will travel to nine cities in the U.S. and Europe.
The USA TODAY Network will be there, as well, bringing you minute-by-minute concert coverage. Reporting from inside SoFi Stadium will be Beyoncé reporter Caché McClay, who has spent the past year covering all things "Cowboy Carter." Meanwhile, trending reporter Taylor Ardrey and Beyoncé editor Liz Schubauer will be at their desks, scouring live streams and social media.
So park your Lexus and stick around, 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round if you don't want to miss a moment of opening night.
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Will Blue Ivy, other guests perform?
Fans will have their eyes peeled for special guests.
Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy served as a dancer on her mom's Renaissance World Tour in 2023 and again during the Beyoncé Bowl NFL halftime show on Christmas Day. Will the 13-year-old be back to help bring "Cowboy Carter" to life on tour?
Other guests at the Beyoncé Bowl included Post Malone, Shaboozey and the Black female country artists featured on "Blackbiird," Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles song. Could Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts or Tiera Kennedy join Queen Bey in L.A.?
That halftime performance also featured Black rodeo stars and a striking white horse. Honoring rodeo culture and the Black roots of country music have been consistent themes during Bey's "Cowboy Carter" era and are likely to continue into the live show.
Other collaborators on the album included Linda Martell, Miley Cyrus, Willie Jones, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.
But the sky is really the limit as to who could appear because who wouldn't answer Beyoncé's call?
Has Beyoncé performed 'Cowboy Carter' songs before?
Yes, once.
The Beyoncé Bowl took place during halftime of the Texans-Ravens game on Christmas Day 2024 and was watched by 27 million U.S. viewers, according to Netflix.
Beyoncé performed alongside collaborators including Post Malone, Shaboozey, her daughter Blue Ivy and more. Plus, look at that horse.
While you're waiting for the concert to begin, the halftime show is available to view on Netflix, on repeat.
Relive the Beyoncé Bowl: 5 jaw-dropping moments from the Christmas Day performance
What should I know about SoFi Stadium?
Lucky enough to have tickets? Here's how to get around.
SoFi Stadium is located at 1001 Stadium Drive in Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Parking lots open at 4 p.m. PT, and doors at 5. The show will begin at 7. Concertgoers should enter at the Prairie Avenue and Arbor Vitae Street locations and follow signs to park in Lot N. Afterward, it is advised to enter SoFi Stadium at American Airlines VIP Entry 7.
Like any other stadium event, there are tight rules around personal items fans are allowed to bring inside. Ticketholders can bring a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) and small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4 by 6 inches. Additionally, to accommodate guests who require medical items, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC totes that do not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches are approved.
Fans can save money by paying for parking online before arriving to the stadium. Parking zone maps show directions to each parking entry location. Rideshare pick-up and drop-off will be located on Kareem Court and Pincay Avenue.
More about SoFi Stadium: Parking, bags, other logistics
What are the other tour dates?
If you can't make it to opening night in L.A., don't fret. There are still tickets available to upcoming concerts. The "Cowboy Carter" tour will span nine cities and 32 shows, including a hometown stop in Houston and some holiday performances that are sure to stand out — looking at you, July Fourth in Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles: April 28, May 1, May 4, May 7, May 9 at SoFi Stadium
Chicago: May 15, May 17, May 18 at Soldier Field
New Jersey: May 22, May 24, May 25, May 28, May 29 at MetLife Stadium
London: June 5, June 7, June 10, June 12, June 14, June 16 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Paris: June 19, June 21, June 22 at Stade de France
Houston: June 28, June 29 at NRG Stadium
Atlanta: July 10, July 11, July 13, July 14 at Mercedes Benz Stadium
Washington, D.C.: July 4, July 7 at Northwest Stadium
Las Vegas: July 25, July 26 at Allegiant Stadium
What kind of awards has 'Cowboy Carter' won?
Beyoncé released the 27-track album "Cowboy Carter" in March 2024 and deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. The album is the second part of a three-act project, with her seventh studio album, "Renaissance" considered Act 1.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé became the fist Black woman to take home the award for best country album and the first Black woman to win album of the year for a country album.
"Cowboy Carter" has also made history on the charts, and the tour is set to break some records, as well, including in Los Angeles for the most performances at SoFi Stadium.
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