After months of speculation and excitement across the global metal community, Swedish power metal giants **Sabaton** have officially announced their massive **2026 “Last Ride” World Tour**, marking what could be the band’s most ambitious — and possibly final — world-spanning journey. Known for their explosive live shows, historical storytelling, and unmatched energy, Sabaton promises that this tour will be a thunderous celebration of two decades of heavy metal glory.
Set to kick off in **February 2026** in **Stockholm, Sweden**, the tour will blaze through Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia, before concluding in **December 2026** with a grand finale in **Warsaw, Poland** — the city that has long held special meaning for the band and their devoted fans. Early announced cities include **Berlin, London, Paris, Madrid, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Tokyo, Sydney, and Johannesburg**, with more dates expected to be revealed soon.
Frontman **Joakim Brodén** described the “Last Ride” as both a tribute and a farewell: “We’ve told the stories of soldiers, heroes, and history’s greatest moments — now it’s time to celebrate with the fans who have stood by us every step of the way. This isn’t goodbye forever, but it’s the end of an era.” Guitarist **Pär Sundström** added that the band plans to bring their most elaborate stage production yet — complete with pyrotechnics, cinematic visuals, and live orchestral elements to capture the full drama of their music.
Fans can expect setlists packed with Sabaton classics like *“Ghost Division,” “The Last Stand,” “Primo Victoria,” “To Hell and Back,”* and *“Bismarck,”* along with special performances from their most recent album, **“Echoes of War,”** released earlier this year to critical acclaim. The tour will also feature guest appearances from fellow metal acts, rumored to include **Powerwolf**, **HammerFall**, and **Amaranthe**, making each show a true festival of European metal might.
Tickets are set to go on sale starting **November 15, 2025**, with exclusive pre-sale access available to members of the Sabaton fan club, “The Army of the North.” Given the emotional weight and scale of this tour, demand is expected to be unprecedented.
As Sabaton prepares to take the stage for one last global march, fans everywhere are gearing up for what promises to be a historic and unforgettable chapter in the saga of one of metal’s most beloved bands — a final salute to courage, history, and the enduring spirit of heavy metal.
