According to the official website for " Uma Musume: Pretty Derby," on Thursday, October 22, 2026 (local time),it was revealed that the necessary visa approvals for travel to the U.S. for the " Uma Musume Pretty Derby 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR ‘THE STAGE’ in LOS ANGELES," scheduled for October 22 (Thursday) and 23 (Friday), local time, have not yet been granted.
An announcement regarding whether the event will proceed is expected by 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Visa Approval for "Uma Musume" Los Angeles Performance Still Pending
Although preparations have been underway for over half a year in collaboration with local attorneys and promoters to obtain the necessary visas to travel to the U.S., the visas have not yet been approved.
They are reportedly doing everything possible to lobby the relevant authorities to ensure the visas are approved so the event can take place.
A final decision on whether the event will proceed is scheduled to be announced by 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The official “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” account commented, “We deeply apologize to all trainers who have been looking forward to the performance for any inconvenience and concern this may cause, as well as for providing this notice so close to the event.”
Please check the official “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” website for details.