Maoilbheannacht

I think there have been very few Global tours that only played stadiums at every stop. There have been a few that played a majority of their shows in stadiums as well. I'm only counting tours that hit both Europe and North America at least and it could be argued that still would not constitute a global tour.

Rolling Stones:
Steel Wheels 1989-1990
Voodoo Lounge 1994-1995
Bridges To Babylon 1997-1999

U2:
ZOO TV 1992-1993
POPMART 1997-1998
360 2009-2010

Pink Floyd:
Division Bell 1994

Genesis:
I Can't Dance 1992


Although most of these tours don't actually fit the true definition, these are the tours that come the closest.

Steel Wheels 1989-1990: All stadiums except for 3 shows at the convention center in Atlantic City. Did not play South America or Australia and New Zealand.

I Can't Dance 1992: All stadiums but only covered North America and Europe

ZOO TV 1992-1993: First two legs Arena's, the rest All stadiums. Did not visit South America.

Voodoo Lounge 1994-1995: Perhaps the first real ALL Stadium tour covering nearly all of the planets suitable markets, but there were a couple of shows in Arena's.

Division Bell 1994: All Stadiums but only visited North America and Europe.

POPMART 1997-1998: All stadiums(except Perth Australia but stadium production still used). 93 shows playing every continent except Anarctica.

Bridges To Babylon 1997-1999: A few more arena shows than Voodoo Lounge, but overwhelmingly in stadiums around the world.


U2 360 2009-2010: Finally, after 12 years of no artist launching a full global stadium only tour, U2 launch the 360 tour.