Hold on tight, Sheerios, because Ed Sheeran is giving the fans what they’ve been longing for—a live album!

The beloved singer-songwriter has announced an additional set of European shows for 2025, marking the final leg of his record-breaking Mathematics Tour. But that’s not the only thrilling news – Sheeran is also dropping a live album titled +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live), which will be released on December 27.

We heard you wanted a live album 👀

This one is for everyone who sang along with Ed at the Mathematics Tour and rewatched the videos of Ed singing their favourite song when they got home.

Pre-order now. Out December 27th.https://t.co/lDfscBljp4 pic.twitter.com/ZjoQvV57Ye

— Ed Sheeran HQ (@edsheeran) October 25, 2024

If this doesn't qualify as holiday cheer, then what does? 

For years, fans have been flooding Sheeran with requests for a live collection, and he’s finally delivered. The album will be available digitally, for download, and in special physical formats like 2xCD and 2xCassette. Sheeran fans, known as Sheerios, will be excited to know that the limited-edition CDs ordered through his official wesbite , which comes with three exclusive postcards, while a set of collectible posters will be included with the 2xCD format at select retailers.

The beloved artist turned to social media (Oct. 25) to share the exciting news and to reveal more details about the highly anticipated album. 

 “I’ve had so many fans along the way ask me to make a live album, as I know my show is something that people like sometimes more than my recorded work," he wrote. " It never felt right up to now. Mathematics has been a culmination of everything since 2010, both the tour, and the collection of songs, so it felt right to do a Live collection of the songs from the tour. Up for preorder now, it sounds bloody wicked, I hope you like it x.”

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The Ultimate Fan Collection

Sheeran is known for his devotion to fans, and the +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live) promises to take them on a nostalgic journey through his successful career. The album boasts a full setlist that spans from his iconic debut The A Team to newer hits like "Eyes Closed" and even "Bad Habits".

Here’s a look at the tracklist:

1. "Castle On The Hill" 
2. "Shivers"  
3. "The A Team" 
4. "Don’t/Nina Medley"  
5.  "Lego House"  
6. "Eyes Closed"
7. "Give Me Love" 
8. "Galway Girl"
9. "Thinking out Loud"
10. "Sing"
11. "Photograph"
12. "Tenerife Sea" 
13. "Perfect"  
14. "Bloodstream"  
15. "You Need Me, I Don’t Need You"  
16. "Shape Of You"  
17. "Bad Habits" 

For digital and streaming versions, Sheerios are in for a treat with six additional tracks, including "Dive," 
I See Fire," Collaborations Medley, "Lay It All On Me," "Happier," and "Afterglow." Fans are buzzing about what’s essentially an expanded greatest hits playlist, recorded live!

Sheerios Losing Their Minds: Social Media Reactions

🆕 ED SHEERAN 🆕

an exclusive 23" poster available with @EdSheeran's +-=÷× TOUR COLLECTION: LIVE https://t.co/OydZptbUQz pic.twitter.com/dzyPthyGJa

— Banquet Records (@BanquetRecords) October 25, 2024

When Sheeran dropped the announcement, the fan response was explosive. X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram lit up with joyful messages as Sheerios expressed their excitement and anticipation for the live album. One fan gushed, “Thank you, Ed, for this! Your albums are amazing, but you live is next level. I have yet to find anything that comes close to the experience. Thank you for doing this for the fans!”

Another fan excitedly asked, “Is this really happening?! Ooh, looks like the digital version gets more songs!”Meanwhile, others simply shared their enthusiasm, with one writing, “Woooh! Been waiting for this!”

Instagram was also in a frenzy with fans commenting on Sheeran’s official post, which included behind-the-scenes pictures from the tour. One fan commented, “I fear I may never listen to another album ever again after Mathematics Live drops!”

On the Sheerios fan page, the excitement was next-level, with one user hilariously quipping, “Absolutely nothing against Lay It All On Me, but it getting a spot on the live album when Tides and I’m a Mess don’t is a little funny!”

Meanwhile, updates from the Mathematics Tour Updates X (formerly Twitter) page confirmed the tracklist and revealed that the live album won’t be available on vinyl. Fans expressed mixed feelings, with some accepting that there would be no vinyl release, while others focused on planning their preorders or eagerly awaiting the album’s launch.

Sheeran’s Record-Breaking Journey Continues

The Mathematics Tour has been nothing short of monumental for Sheeran, with 134 shows under his belt and more planned in 2025, starting in Madrid, Spain on May 30. The singer will then hit cities in France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark. With nearly 200 million records sold globally and multiple tracks in Spotify’s Billions Club, Sheeran’s legacy as an era-defining artist remains unmatched.

What Song Are You Most Excited to Hear Live?

As the countdown to December 27 begins, Sheerios are abuzz with questions and excitement. What song are you most excited to hear in its live glory? Will you be snagging the limited-edition 2xCD, or will you be streaming those bonus tracks? Let the countdown to +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live) begin!

Photo Credit: @teddysphotos on Instagram.