About this show

Metallica brings the M72 World Tour routing to Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The booking pairs the act with a multi-purpose indoor arena (14,500-seat), which sits at the arena-scale end of the room sizes on this tour. Heavy music touring in 2026 continues to draw across generations, with package tours pairing legacy headliners and contemporary openers.

The M72 World Tour routing builds on Metallica's catalog (the act traces its origin to Los Angeles, CA) and draws on the act's most recent body of work. Pyro and stage rigging are standard at arena-level metal tours; sound checks typically push the show start later than the printed door time.

Production design has been carried consistently across the tour, with minor deviations for venue ceiling height.

Doors typically open ninety minutes before the printed start time at this venue.

Rideshare drop-off zones are clearly marked but often back up after the show; a four-block walk to a side street tends to be the fastest exit strategy.

Verified-resale prices for this routing have hovered close to face value at most stops, with floor sections trading at the highest premium.

Accessible viewing platforms at this venue are first-come within their respective sections; arriving with doors usually secures a sightline.

Merch lines at the front-of-house stand can run twenty to forty minutes during set breaks; the side-stand near the lobby is usually faster.

Tickets, official venue policies, and any updated start times should be confirmed via Pechanga Arena's box office on the day of the show. Additional openers will be announced closer to the date.

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