Triple Play: Billy Joel to make more history during NYC summer stadium concerts — here’s how
nypost.commoved out of Madison Square Garden — ending his landmark residency at his hometown arena last July after 10 years, 104 sold-out shows and 1.9 million tickets scanned — but he’s not saying goodbye to the concert life.
In fact, he’s announced a 2025 stadium tour that will have him making more NYC history.The 75-year-old legend will become the first artist to play all three stadiums in the New York area in a single summer: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx on July 18; MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug.
8; and Citi Field in Queens on Aug. 21. Joel will be joined by three other rock giants for each concert: Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium, Stevie Nicks at MetLife Stadium and Sting at Citi Field.He’s calling it a “Triple Play,” the rocker’s rep exclusively told The Post.“I’m looking forward to playing these iconic stadiums this summer — each holds personal significance to me,” Joel told Billboard. “There’s nothing like the energy of the crowds in New York, and sharing a stage with my friends, Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks, whose music always inspires me, is extremely rewarding.”Joel has a history with Yankee Stadium as the first rock artist to play at the home of the Bronx Bombers in June 1990.
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