South Korean powerhouse Stray Kids officially kicked off the U.S. leg of their third global tour, World Tour , on June 18, 2025, electrifying Citi Field in Queens, New York. The two-night opening marked the beginning of a six-week North American run that will bring the octet to iconic stadiums across the continent, wrapping up in Toronto before heading to Europe.
Setting the Stage in New York
The June 18–19 concerts at Citi Field promise three-hour extravaganzas featuring the group’s most dynamic tracks—from fan favorites like “God’s Menu,” “MANIAC,” and “CASE 143,” to deeper cuts and fresh numbers from their latest release, Mixtape: Dominate. These shows follow Citi Field’s recent role as a hub of K‑pop fandom, including a K‑pop night hosted by the Mets on June 10 that featured raffles for the upcoming concerts.
Dominating D.C. and Beyond
Following the New York dates, the tour hits Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on June 23, delivering a full stadium experience with the same high-energy choreography and stage production. Citi Field and Nationals Park performances showcase Stray Kids’ meteoric rise: each show is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans—their first full-scale U.S. stadium tour, an upgrade from the smaller-arena Maniac Tour of 2022.
Tour Trajectory and Iconic Venues
According to official announcements and tour records, the U.S. leg continues beyond D.C., with stops at Wrigley Field (Chicago) on June 26 and Rogers Centre (Toronto) on June 29, before the tour moves to European stadiums like Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena, Paris’s Stade de France, and concluding at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on July 30.
This tour marks an expansive shift: 54 stadium dates across six continents, following a Seoul launch in August 2024 and legs through Asia, Australia, Latin America, and now North America and Europe.
Why This Tour Matters
- Stadium strategy: Stray Kids are scaling to larger, open-air venues, joining the ranks of global pop acts. Their use of stadiums like Citi Field and Wrigley Field underlines their mainstream appeal.
- Boosted discography: The tour supports recent releases including Mixtape: Dominate (March 2025) and their Hollow EP (Japanese) released June 18, 2025—the same day as the New York opener—highlighting their prolific output across languages and markets.
- Cultural resonance: Their growth reflects the global rise of fourth-generation K-pop, with high-energy performances, self-produced tracks by member subunit 3Racha, and a strong bond with “STAY” fanbase.
Inside the Show
Concert reviews from London’s Hyde Park and other early tour stops praised Stray Kids for mixing powerful ensemble numbers with solo-focused interludes showcasing each member’s talents. The “dominATE” performances typically begin with fan-favorite opener tracks and weave in solo stages, choreographic spectacles (including use of movable stage elements during “Back Door”), and close with an explosive encore.
Engaging the Fan Community
Producers are rolling out special VIP packages with perks like pre-show soundchecks, exclusive merchandise, and early-entry privileges. These premium offerings reflect a growing trend toward immersive concert experiences in the K‑pop industry.
What’s Next on the Horizon
After North America, Stray Kids will continue through Europe until July 30 in Rome. The tour’s design elevates the group as full-fledged global stadium artists—a status few K‑pop acts achieve so rapidly.
As Stray Kids conclude their U.S. run and head into Europe, their dominATE Tour cements their place at the forefront of global pop. High-energy performances, strategic releases, and fan engagement are setting a new bar for worldwide success in K‑pop.
For fans and industry watchers alike, the tour’s expansion into baseball stadiums and record-breaking setlists spotlights the group’s ambition—and impact.