Ed Sheeran, the British singer-songwriter, achieved a remarkable milestone in his career as he took the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday night, drawing an astonishing crowd of 80,000 fans. This historic attendance shattered previous records and established Sheeran as a musical force to be reckoned with.

Sheeran, known for his hit song “The A Team,” took a moment during his performance to reflect on his journey, reminiscing about the time when he introduced the song in an English pub to an audience that paid little attention. Little did he know that this very song would be the catalyst for his meteoric rise to fame and fortune.

During his electrifying performance at Levi’s Stadium, Sheeran was overwhelmed by the audience’s response to “The A Team.” He commented, “It’s mad now to have 80,000 people singing [‘The A Team’] back to me.” The realization struck him that he had achieved something monumental.

Prior to his performance, stadium officials had informed Sheeran that his show had set an all-time attendance record at Levi’s Stadium, surpassing any previous event held at the venue. The previous record for concerts was held by “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead” in June 2015, with nearly 76,000 attendees per night over two nights. WrestleMania in 2015 had held the overall single-event attendance record with approximately 77,000 attendees—until Sheeran’s remarkable performance eclipsed it.

Comparing Sheeran’s record-breaking attendance to other major shows at Levi’s Stadium in 2023, Taylor Swift’s concert in July drew about 58,000 fans, while Beyonce’s performance in August attracted around 50,000. Notably, Taylor Swift had played two shows at the stadium, resulting in a combined attendance of approximately 116,000.

Ed Sheeran’s exceptional achievement at Levi’s Stadium cements his status as a global music sensation, and the record-breaking concert will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic moment in his illustrious career.