Katy Perry's long-awaited Dallas performance of her ‘

The Lifetimes Tour

’ has been rescheduled as the Dallas Stars have advanced to the Western Conference Finals of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Originally booked to perform at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, May 21, the global pop phenomenon was forced to reschedule her show one day later after the National Hockey League said Game 1 of the Dallas Stars vs. the Edmonton Oilers would be held in the same arena that evening.

Katy Perry Dallas fans will have to wait an extra day to listen to her hit songs like ‘Firework’ and ‘Teenage Dream’ as the American Airlines Center gets ready to play host to a playoff game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers on May 21. This last-minute schedule shift speaks volumes to how the

NHL playoffs

are given priority even over the biggest pop music acts when it comes to arena booking. As per Dallas Stars president Brad Alberts, the team did not anticipate this point of contention when the initial concert was scheduled, but such overlaps in scheduling are unavoidable. Katy Perry's concert has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 22. Places such as the American Airlines Center have an obvious tenant priority: the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and the Dallas Stars of the NHL first, followed by concerts and other live performances. While Katy Perry's worldwide popularity is enormous, particularly after her viral Blue Origin space trip adventure, in Dallas, playoff hockey comes first.

This is not the first instance that sporting events have caused major tours to relocate. Even mega-artists such as Taylor Swift have had comparable reschedule situations because of arena availability. The logistical issue of hosting a high-energy NHL playoff game and a stadium concert in one evening is an almost impossible task—even if the fans can dream about it. Also read: Star couple Justin and Hailey Bieber spotted cheering on Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 NHL playoffWhile the postponement might frustrate some fans, Katy Perry's Dallas concert is still going on—simply a day behind schedule. For music enthusiasts as well as hockey fans, this minimal adjustment ensures both events take their turn in the spotlight. As the Dallas Stars prepare to make history in an important series and Katy Perry gets ready to electrify the stage, Dallas remains at the center of this week's entertainment world.