For the first time ever, Ed Sheeran will perform shows in his hometown of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, in support of his new album, Play. He announced a special weekend of shows on social media. Sheeran will perform three Play-centric shows at Portman Road — home of Ipswich Town — to launch his album from July 11-13,

Ed Sheeran is bringing it all back home to celebrate his upcoming Play album. On Friday (May 2), the singer announced the run of shows in Ipswich this summer, which will have the Ed joined by an all-star roster of support acts as she sets up shop at Suffolk town’s Portman Road stadium, home of his beloved Ipswich Town FC football club.