Overview
- Springsteen cast the Land of Hope and Dreams tour as a defense of democracy, saying "the cavalry is coming" and denouncing a "wannabe king" in Washington.
- The Minneapolis kickoff nods to his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis," written after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during federal-agent actions.
- Tickets rolled out on a staggered schedule Feb. 20–21 via Ticketmaster, with city-by-city on-sale times and no broad presale for many dates.
- Buyers reported queues flooded by automated bots and a chaotic checkout experience, with some users citing tens of thousands ahead in line.
- Early prices drew backlash, with Brooklyn listings near $2,957 and New York–area resale minimums around $479–$757, as the White House derided "this loser Springsteen" and some Democrats voiced support.