Eric Church Extends “Free the Machine” Tour

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Robby Klein

One of the greatest performers of his generation, Eric Church, has announced 24 new dates of his “Free the Machine” tour that will extend into 2026. Following the May release of his 9th studio album, Church will be supported by Charles Wesley Godwin and Marcus King Band on the remaining 2025 leg of the tour. In 2026, he’ll be joined by Ella Langley, 49 Winchester, Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, and Stephen Wilson Jr.; support will vary by market. 

Tickets for all shows will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, October 3rd. However, presale will be made available to “Church Choir” members beginning Monday, September 29 at 10 a.m. local time. 

Church begins the 2026 leg of his tour in Washington, D.C., and then will wrap it up in Tampa, Florida, on April 11th. Hitting many markets across the country, he gives countless fans the opportunity to experience his jaw-dropping performances. 

The 10-time Grammy nominee, Eric Church, has racked up so many timeless hits like “Springsteen,” “Talladega,” “Hell of a View,” and so many more of his illustrious career. Named Entertainer of the Year in 2020, his live shows have become a spectacle, marked by the energy and passion he brings to each performance.

Newly Announced 2026 Free the Machine Tour Dates:

  • Jan. 22 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
  • Jan. 23 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
  • Feb. 5 || Omaha, Neb. || CHI Health Center || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 6 || Sioux Falls, S.D. || Denny Sanford PREMIER Center || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 7 || St. Paul, Minn. || Grand Casino Arena || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 12 || Toronto, ON || Scotiabank Arena || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 13 || Buffalo, N.Y. || KeyBank Center || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 14 || Albany, N.Y. || MVP Arena || Ella Langley
  • Feb. 19 || North Little Rock, Ark. || Simmons Bank Arena || 49 Winchester
  • Feb. 20 || Kansas City, Mo. || T-Mobile Center || 49 Winchester
  • Feb. 21 || St. Louis, Mo. || Enterprise Center || 49 Winchester
  • Feb. 26 || Tulsa, Okla. || BOK Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • Feb. 27 || Fort Worth, Texas || Dickies Arena || Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • Feb. 28 || Austin, Texas || Moody Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • Mar. 5 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center || 49 Winchester
  • Mar. 6 || Greensboro, N.C. || First Horizon Coliseum || 49 Winchester
  • Mar. 7 || North Charleston, S.C. || North Charleston Coliseum || 49 Winchester
  • Mar. 19 || Birmingham, Ala. || Legacy Arena at the BJCC || 49 Winchester
  • Mar. 20 || Atlanta, Ga. || State Farm Arena || 49 Winchester
  • Mar. 27 || Hollywood, Fla. || Hard Rock Live || Kashus Culpepper
  • Apr. 3 || Greenville, S.C. || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Ashley McBryde
  • Apr. 4 || Charlotte, N.C. || Spectrum Center || Ashley McBryde
  • Apr. 10 || Jacksonville, Fla. || VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena || Ashley McBryde
  • Apr. 11 || Tampa, Fla. || Benchmark International Arena || Ashley McBryde

Remaining 2025 Free the Machine Tour Dates:

  • Sept. 25  ||  Green Bay, Wisc.  ||  Resch Center  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Sept. 26  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Fiserv Forum  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Sept. 27  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Wells Fargo Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 2    ||  Detroit, Mich.  ||  Little Caesars Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 3    ||  Lexington, Ky.  ||  Rupp Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 9    ||  Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Gainbridge Fieldhouse  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 10   ||  Grand Rapids, Mich.  ||  Van Andel Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 11   ||  Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Rocket Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
  • Oct. 23   ||  Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  Delta Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Oct. 24   ||  Boise, Idaho  ||  ExtraMile Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Oct. 25   ||  Spokane, Wash.  ||  Spokane Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 6    ||  Vancouver, B.C.  ||  Rogers Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 7    ||  Portland, Ore.  ||  Moda Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 8    ||  Seattle, Wash.  ||  Climate Pledge Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 13   ||  Sacramento, Calif.  ||  Golden 1 Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 14   ||  Fresno, Calif.  ||  SaveMart Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Nov. 15   ||  Inglewood, Calif.  ||  Intuit Dome  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin