News Summary
Comedian Adam Sandler will embark on the ‘You’re My Best Friend’ comedy tour starting in Jacksonville, Florida, in fall 2025. The tour includes 30 cities across North America, culminating in Las Vegas. Fans can expect presales for tickets in late June, with previous tours selling out rapidly, showcasing Sandler’s enduring popularity. The tour will feature venues like Madison Square Garden, and Sandler’s projects, including a new Netflix film, are anticipated alongside the tour.
Jacksonville, Florida
Comedian Adam Sandler will launch the “You’re My Best Friend” comedy tour in fall 2025, kicking off the tour on September 5, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. The tour marks a return to live performances for Sandler, who has seen considerable success in his recent shows.
The 2025 tour will feature performances in 30 cities across North America, including major markets such as Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and Seattle, ultimately culminating in a two-night engagement at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on November 1, 2025.
One of the first tour stops will be in Tampa, where Sandler is set to perform at the Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) on September 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.. Ticket prices for the Tampa show start at $90.70. Tickets will be available for presale starting June 26, 2025, at noon local time through Ticketmaster, with general sales beginning the following day.
Previous Success and Recent Projects
Adam Sandler’s popularity as a live performer has been evidenced by the rapid sellout of his previous two tours in 2022 and 2023. In addition to his live performances, Sandler released a Netflix special titled “Adam Sandler: Love You” in 2024, which was filmed during sold-out concerts in Los Angeles. This special followed his first in 20 years, “100% Fresh,” which debuted on Netflix in 2018.
Fans can expect more of Sandler’s signature humor as he prepares not only for the tour but also for upcoming film projects. Notably, the highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore 2” is set to be released on Netflix on July 25, 2025, followed by his role in the film “Jay Kelly”, directed by Noah Baumbach, arriving in theaters in the fall of 2025.
Tour Details and Venue Highlights
The “You’re My Best Friend” tour promises to feature performances in notable venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, United Center in Chicago, and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Each city on the tour has been carefully selected to reach a wide audience, reflecting Sandler’s aim to maintain a strong connection with his fans.
Ticket availability extends beyond primary sales channels, with various locations also accessible on secondary marketplaces like Ticket Club and Vivid Seats. As interest in the tour builds, it is expected that many shows will sell out quickly, similar to prior events.
Tour Promotion and Reception
The tour is being presented by Live Nation, a well-known promoter in the live entertainment industry, reinforcing the significance of this tour in Sandler’s career. His ability to attract large audiences and deliver memorable performances positions him as one of the most successful comedians in the business today.
As Sandler prepares for this extensive tour, fans eagerly anticipate the return of his unique blend of comedy and heartwarming messages. With a full schedule lined up and exciting projects on the horizon, the “You’re My Best Friend” tour is expected to be a major highlight for live comedy in 2025.
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