Cygames: U.S. Visas Not Approved for Uma Musume Tour in L.A.
Cygames says U.S. visas for the October 22-23 Los Angeles stops of the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage were not approved; a final decision is due by October 19.
Cygames announced that U.S. visas for the Los Angeles stops of the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage global tour have not been approved. The concerts are scheduled for October 22 at 8:00 p.m. PDT and October 23 at 7:00 p.m. PDT at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, according to Anime News Network.
The franchise staff said they have worked with lawyers and promoters in the United States to secure the visas for over six months. They will announce by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 p.m. PDT whether the concerts can be held.
The staff apologized for announcing the situation close to the event date.
Tour schedule and background
The tour had its first event in Tokyo on June 20-21, according to the background provided. It is planned to include stops in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama, described as the franchise's first global live musical events.
The 6th EVENT The New Frontier ran in Saitama in May 2025 and October 2025. The Uma Musume Pretty Derby game launched in February 2021 for iOS and Android, and later on PC via DMM Games in March 2021.
Quick answers
When is the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage stop in Los Angeles?
The concerts are scheduled for October 22 at 8:00 p.m. PDT and October 23 at 7:00 p.m. PDT at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
When will Cygames announce whether the Los Angeles concerts can be held?
The staff said they will announce by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 p.m. PDT whether the concerts can be held.
Why are the Los Angeles concerts in question?
Cygames said U.S. visas for the Los Angeles stops have not been approved, and the staff have worked with lawyers and promoters in the U.S. to secure the visas for over six months.