Blink-182 have extended their UK arena tour next year after tickets sold out for their initial dates this morning (November 26).

The US band, who reformed last year, will now play three more dates, starting in Sheffield on July 7.

They will also play Cardiff’s International Arena on July 16 and a second show at London’s O2 Arena on July 19.

The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their new studio album, which as yet is untitled.

Tickets for the London date are on sale now, while tickets for the Sheffield and Cardiff dates go on sale tomorrow (November 27) at 10am.

Blink-182’s 2011 UK arena tour dates are:

• Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena - July 7
• Manchester, MEN Arena - 8
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - 12
• Nottingham, Trent Arena - 13
• Birmingham, LG Arena - 15
• Cardiff, International Arena - 16
• London, O2 Arena - 18/19

(by Jason Gregory)