Dude Perfect, Weird Al & More on Monthly Comedy Boxscore Recap: By the Numbers
Dude Perfect led Billboard’s July 2026 comedy touring rankings, ending Nate Bargatze’s recent run at the top. The group’s success highlights strong demand for live comedy and entertainment acts even during a month dominated by major music tours.
The Squad Games Tour grossed $8.5 million and sold 135,000 tickets across 16 July shows, contributing to a total tour gross of $11.4 million from 180,000 tickets. Its largest date was at Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena on 18 July, generating $827,000 from 13,200 tickets; the tour also included three Texas shows, reflecting the group’s roots at Texas A&M University.
- Dude Perfect topped July’s comedy touring rankings.
- July shows generated $8.5 million from 135,000 tickets.
- The full tour earned $11.4 million.
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Billboard’s comedy touring rankings compare acts by the money their live shows earn and the tickets they sell. The list includes comedians as well as groups that mix comedy with other kinds of entertainment.
Dude Perfect is a group known for trick-shot videos and family-friendly sports stunts, and its members built a following online before taking their shows on tour. Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian who had recently led the rankings.
The figures give a sense of how many people are choosing live comedy and entertainment, even alongside big music tours. Dude Perfect began at Texas A&M University, and its Texas dates connect the tour to the group’s origins.