Additional event announcements and the Official Grand Opening act are still to come

Following the success of his sold-out Boujee On A Budget Tour, Alabama native Matt Mathews will bring his NOT WHAT I ORDERED WORLD TOUR to Regions Arena on Saturday, March 6, becoming a part of the venue’s Grand Opening Celebration. The performance will also mark the first comedy show at Regions Arena. Additional events and the official Grand Opening act announcement are still to come.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 16^th at 10 am. All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at https://link.edgepilot.com/x/Lwj6x99ldcmq5p0adWgd90E?u=http://www.ticketmaster.com/. For more information, please visit RegionsArena.com.

“We’re thrilled to announce Alabama native Matt Mathews as the first entertainment announcement for Regions Arena’s Grand Opening Celebration,” said Erik Hudson, General Manager of Regions Arena. “This is a major milestone for our venue and our community, and it’s just the beginning on an incredible lineup we’ll be unveiling over the coming months.”

“Taking this tour around the world honestly feels unreal to me,” said Matt Mathews. “Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, I never imagined my life would look anything like this. I started out making videos and telling jokes online, and now I’m getting the opportunity to perform for people not just across the United States, but in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The support from fans over the years has completely changed my life, and I’m incredibly grateful and excited to bring this tour to audiences all over the world. It really feels like a dream I never knew was possible.”

Matt Mathews is a comedian, singer/songwriter, and unapologetic trailblazer whose raw honesty, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable Southern charm have made him one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mathews first captured national attention during the pandemic with his viral “farm chore” videos, turning everyday chaos, unfiltered storytelling, and authentic humor into a social media phenomenon. Today, he has built a devoted audience of more than 15 million followers and generated over a billion views across platforms.

What started as a playful escape from his full-time career as a boudoir photographer quickly evolved into a breakout comedy career. After performing stand-up for the first time in 2022, Mathews rapidly went from small clubs to sold-out theaters and arenas across the country. His wildly successful Boujee On A Budget Tour sold more than 250,000 tickets and included multiple performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium as well as his first-ever arena show in his hometown of Birmingham.

Now, Mathews returns to the stage with his newest tour, Not What I Ordered — a hilarious and deeply personal look at life not going according to plan. Through stories about relationships, family, fame, farm life, mental health, and the chaos of everyday living, Mathews delivers the kind of brutally honest comedy that has made fans feel like they’ve known him forever.

Additionally, Matt recently turned his popular Farm Chores videos into a YouTube series called, Farm Chores with Matt Mathews & Friends that premiered in March 2026 with Funny Marco and has since had Heather McMahan, Dasha, Trailer Trash Tammy, and Anjelah Johnson on to name a few. He also stars in the digital series, Doin The Most with Matt Mathews and Kail Lowry with Season 2 premiering this summer.

Mathews’ work is rooted in his real-life experiences as a farmer, barrel racer, entrepreneur, proud Alabamian, and openly gay entertainer navigating the industry with authenticity and humor. His perspective has earned him recognition from Deadline, which named him among the “Future of Comedy,” as well as praise from The Advocate for the path he continues to carve in entertainment.

Whether performing stand-up, recording music, or filming from the farm, Matt Mathews continues to build a career entirely on his own terms — proving that sometimes life may be not what you ordered, but it might turn out even better. For tour dates, music updates, and more, visit mattmathews.com.

Mathews is repped by WME and 3TEN Entertainment.