South Africa vs India Test series to be played without fans

The Boxing Day Test match between South Africa and India and the subsequent three-Test series is to be played without fans, according to reports. Organisers of the first Test at Centurion Park have not sold any tickets according to Rapport, meaning no spectators will be present except for a few suite holders and delegates. This …

Indian state introduces Government-regulated cinema ticketing

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly in India has passed a bill to regulate cinema ticketing, which will be administered by the state Government.  Andhra Paresh is a south-eastern state in India, with a population of around 50 million people. The state Government has introduced the AP Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Bill 2021, to regulate cinema pricing and …

Spectators return but event marred with ticketing issues

Eden Gardens in Kolkata has welcomed back a 70% spectator audience for a T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand, though some fans were left unhappy due to tickets being sold primarily online.  The sale of tickets online provided a breeding ground for ticket scalpers trying to sell tickets outside the venue ahead of …

Manchester City appeals to wider fan base through new partnership

English Premier League club Manchester City is appealing to its global fans with a new partnership with India’s premium bespoke sports travel and experiences platform, DreamSetGo.  The new partnership means that DreamSetGo is the club’s official football hospitality experiences partner in India. The company was founded by Monish Shah in 2019 and curates premium, end-to-end …