The tour was announced in May 2014. The band stated that, through a contract with
Live Nation, they are set to embark on a world tour in late 2014 through to early 2015 in support of the new album. In June, the band posted a photo on their official
Instagram account asking fans where they should perform "with a tour coming soon". Also through Instagram, in August the band revealed with a series of photos the
states where they will bring the tour. All the dates for North America and Europe were announced on September 2, 2014, and due to the high demand, second shows as well as brand new dates were later announced by the band. During 2015, Maroon 5 announced shows in Asia, Oceania, Mexico and South America, as well as a second leg in North America which is scheduled to take place in cities where they have not performed during the first. In early 2016, new European shows were added. In September 2016, Maroon 5 confirmed the seven dates of the North American leg from September and October 2016, was postponed until February and March 2017. == Opening acts ==