The Eternal City is set to host one of the most anticipated concerts in 2025 as Ed Sheeran’s “+ – = ÷ ×” ( Mathematics Tour) will make a stop at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital.
Ed Sheeran has been on a massive three-year global “+ – = ÷ ×” Tour (also known as Mathematics Tour), which kicked off in Dublin’s Croke Park, Ireland, for two consecutive nights and sold-out shows; a total of $12,147,796 was recorded from ticket sales. It is the ongoing fourth concert tour by the English singer as he is on the road to promote his fifth and sixth studio albums, “=” Equals and “-” Subtract, respectively. The tour is scheduled to end on September 7, 2025, at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.
In 2023, the “Mathematics” Tour became the highest-grossing tour of all time, surpassing U2’s “360” Tour and Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour.” According to Pollstar, $268 million was garnered from 2.5 million fans in attendance. Ed Sheeran’s ability to connect with fans, coupled with his masterful guitarist skills and soulful voice have all contributed to many of the sold-out concerts he has had since the beginning of his tour in 2022.
Effortlessly weaving through an award-winning discography, performing fan favourites from his “Mathematics” album like “Thinking Out Loud,” the infectious and rhythmic “Shape of You,” “Perfect,” “Shivers,” and a host of other major hits are also a key factor to the tour’s success.
Although Ed Sheeran has ended his run of shows for the year, he is gearing up for a packed 2025; upcoming events to look out for are the shows in France at the Decathlon Arena, the MHPArena concert on 28 and 29 June in Stuttgart. He will also make stops in Oslo, Antwerp, Zurich, etc, before concluding in Dusseldorf.
Ed Sheeran in Rome
Ed Sheeran announced the European dates for his tour in 2025; in a post on Instagram, he said “In 2025, “Mathematics” Tour comes to an end. Gonna be hitting most of the other places we haven’t been to yet, but the first dates to go up will be the rest of Europe, more to follow.”
The British singer added that his Mathematics tour will come to an end in 2025 with these European dates. The 2025 shows will begin in Madrid at the Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium, Spain, with dates planned for shows in Marseille, Rome, Hamburg, Oslo, Zurich, Copenhagen, and Stockholm, before concluding at Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Only one date was announced for his show in Rome, with Ed Sheeran Rome tickets already on sale since July 12, 2024; fans in Italy are anticipating the spectacle of a show.
The 33-year-old had previously visited Italy this year in June, he performed two concerts in Lucca at the Walls of Lucca. The Renaissance City is one of the best preserved Renaissance fortifications in Europe, with 78,179 fans in attendance Ed Sheeran brought the arena to life.
Rome was not built in one day, but for one night only, Ed Sheeran will bring his highly acclaimed “Mathematics Tour” to the Stadio Olimpico on 14 June 2025; fans in Italy will get to watch the ginger-haired singer perform on stage.
The Stadio Olimpico is home to two major football clubs in Rome, AS Roma and S.S. Lazio, the stadium is a perfect pick for Sheeran’s concert with a seating capacity of over 72,000; it is an ideal location for a sold-out concert. One Direction played at the Olimpico for their sold-out “Where Are We” Tour in 2014.
The stadium is about a 20-minute drive from the city’s most alluring attractions, like the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon and the Colosseum are equally some unique highlights in Rome. An early tour of these areas will give you ample time to be at the venue’s gate for admission.
Setlist
So far, Ed Sheeran has been playing a mix of old hits and fan favourites from his fifth and sixth studio albums, “=” and “-“, expect to hear him perform some songs from his new album “AUTUMN.” Here is a list of some of the songs Ed has played in his previous shows:
- Shivers
- Castle on the Hill
- Afterglow
- Bad Habits
- You Need Me, I Don’t Need You
- Perfect
- The A-Team
- Bloodstream
- Thinking Out Loud
How to get tickets for Ed Sheeran’s concert in Rome
- Visit renowned and trusted ticketing websites like Seatsnet.com to buy Sheeran’s tickets for Rome.
- Endeavour to confirm the ticket fees and restrictions on ticket re-sales.
- Follow Ed Sheeran on his social media accounts to get first-time updates and information about tickets and promotions.
- Consider travelling to Europe to get cheaper ticket prices.
- While following Ed Sheeran’s handles for information, ensure to regularly check the ticketing websites in the case of changes in the availability of tickets.
Items you cannot bring to Rome
To ensure a smooth and memorable concert experience at the Stadio Olimpico, here is a list of prohibited items for the show, security checks will be conducted before fans are allowed into the stadium.
Hence, to avoid an uncomfortable scene and a shorter admission process into the venue avoid bringing any of these items with you.
Food and Drinks
Outside food and drinks will not be allowed into the venue because there will be legalized food and beverage areas within the stadium. Your bottle cap will be removed at the entrance to check for alcoholic drinks in them.
Weapons and Firearms
Weapons, firearms and other dangerous objects that can be used as weapons are prohibited; guns, knives, and pepper sprays. There will be specialized security agents around the stadium to report any suspicious activity to them.
Any audio-visual recording devices/equipment except mobile phones. It is prohibited to bring professional filming equipment of any type, including GoPro cameras. Do not come with Selfie sticks or drones.
Bags
Bags or bag packs that are bigger than 12×12 inches will not be allowed into the stadium; however, bags the size of A4 or smaller will be admitted. Any bag not adhering to these guidelines should either be left in your vehicle or submitted at the designated deposit area.
Foldable stool/chair
This item will not be allowed at the Stadio Olimpico; it can cause tripping hazards or obstruct emergency exits. Contact the venue’s staff in advance if you need to bring these chairs for medical or disability-related reasons, they will advise you on what to do.
Umbrellas
All types of umbrellas are not allowed because they will obstruct the view of other fans in attendance. Rome’s weather is typically sunny, however, raincoats are allowed in case of an unexpected downpour, though you might not need them as the stadium’s upper tiers will provide coverage.
Pets
Leave your pets at home as a concert ground is not a place for animals. The large crowds and chaotic crowd flows can be overwhelming and stressful for these animals. Also, due to public health regulations animals are not allowed to avoid disease transmission.
Banners, tarpaulins, boards, posters, flags, and placards are all prohibited. Banners and placards can be allowed into the stadium; however, there are certain guidelines to keep in mind if you are planning to bring one. The banners should be small-sized (A3 or 30x40cm), and placards should be made of lightweight materials like cardboard; neither of these should have offensive or inappropriate content or banners advertising a commercial product.
Items you can bring to Rome
Sunscreen
Sunscreen lotions are highly recommended, you can apply them before and reapply throughout the duration of the show. Consider bringing a non-aerosol product, other items like hats and sunglasses are allowed at the stadium.
Repellents
Repellents will be allowed for protection against insect bites; however, repellents in the form of aerosol or a pressurized package will not be allowed.
Medications
Medications of all kinds, asthma sprays, pills, etc, will be checked at the gate to ensure drugs are not sneaked in, if you will be coming with any medication, it is advisable to bring a doctor’s prescription note. Crutches are also permitted as long as the user presents a medical certificate before entry.
Also, charge your phones and consider bringing a portable power bank to ensure uninterrupted photography and social media updates. With prolonged usage, battery drain is common; a portable charger (power bank) provides a convenient backup to keep your device active throughout the event.
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