Messi’s move to the US sees ticket prices rocket

Lionel Messi’s impending move to Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami has seen ticket prices for the team’s upcoming games soar.  In a tweet, Inter Miami effectively confirmed the arrival of Messi and it is expected that the former Barcelona man will make his debut for the team on July 21 against Cruz Azul in the Leagues …

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Save the Fees Day initiative launches

Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club has announced that today (Monday) fans will be able to purchase tickets without fees thanks to its Save the Fees Day initiative.  The Major League Soccer (MLS) side and home stadium BC Place (pictured) have partnered to pick up the extra cost, with fans having 24 hours to capitalise on the …

MLS announces multi-year deal with Ticketmaster

Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a multi-year agreement with Ticketmaster to become the league’s official ticketing partner.  Ticketmaster has replaced SeatGeek, which signed a multi-year deal with MLS in 2016. Each club in the MLS typically sells its own tickets under individual partnership agreements, though Ticketmaster currently holds partnerships with 17 of the 29 …

Real Salt Lake offers season ticket members chance to win extra perks

Real Salt Lake season ticket members will have the chance to win perks and prizes as part of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club’s new partnership with SeatGeek.  Ahead of the 2023 regular season, members will have the chance to win a number of prizes including a season-long parking pass; dinner at a match; a …

People on the move: AEG Presents, True Tickets and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Concerts West, a wholly owned subsidiary of AEG Presents, has appointed Jesse Stoll (pictured middle)as vice-president of touring. Stoll will work on identifying new touring opportunities, and building touring relationships and partnerships.  Stoll said: “I am incredibly excited and hungry to dive …

SeatGeek partners with MLS newcomer St. Louis CITY SC

Mobile-centric ticketing technology platform SeatGeek has become the primary ticketing provider for St. Louis CITY SC, as the club prepares for its inaugural season in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2023. Edmound Elzy, St. Louis CITY SC’s vice president of ticketing sales and service, said: “After an overwhelming response during our club’s record-breaking season ticket …

People on the move: San Diego NWSL, CAA and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries…  Jeanene Valentine (pictured left) has announced she is leaving Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF to become the senior director of ticket sales and premium for a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team in San Diego.  She wrote on LinkedIn: …