Clemson Just Made Country History: George Strait Announces 2026 Stadium Show Like No Other. ML
George Strait Is Headed Back to Death Valley – First Concert at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium in 25 Years!
With Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores – May 2, 2026
Get ready, Clemson! George Strait, the undisputed King of Country, is returning to the stadium spotlight for one epic night: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Memorial Stadium, also known as “Death Valley.” And he’s bringing along two of country music’s fastest-rising stars—Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores—for a show that’s guaranteed to go down in history.
This isn’t just any concert—it’s the first concert held at Memorial Stadium since 1999, and guess who headlined that one too? Yep, George Strait. Talk about a full-circle moment.
Strait made the big announcement this week, saying:
“Going back to Death Valley for the first time in more than 25 years feels pretty special. Can’t wait to see you, Clemson!”
Fans can grab their tickets starting Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster. And if Strait’s past shows are any indication, you’ll want to grab yours fast.
George has kept things selective lately, only doing a few huge stadium shows—like his massive 2024 concert at Kyle Field in Texas, where he drew over 110,000 fans. That show made history as one of the biggest ticketed events ever held in the U.S.
In 2025, he only played five shows across the country, but each one was unforgettable. Critics raved about his voice, his song choices, and his no-frills, all-heart approach to performing. The Boston Globe called him a master of subtlety, and Variety said he made fans feel proud of country music just by being himself.
And it’s not just the music world giving him props—Strait will be honored at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors and inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame early next year. Not bad for a guy who just dropped his 31st studio album, Cowboys and Dreamers.
If you’re a fan of real-deal country music, this is one show you do not want to miss.
