GameOn Technology, a conversational chat platform, has partnered with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons to improve fan experience across the franchise’s website and app. The partnership has a primary focus on game logistics, ticketing and fans’ experience at the Little Caesars Arena. Fans will be able to make ticketing enquiries, ask questions on merchandise purchases and …
SeatGeek extends partnership with New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans NBA side has renewed its partnership with ticketing technology company, SeatGeek. The Pelicans will continue to use centralised data reports from all open-distribution sales channels, and query builders, to optimise marketing and revenue. The team will also utilise SeatGeek’s adaptive technology to integrate with third-party vendors that enhance the gameday experience …
Barclays Center returns to Ticketmaster after dropping SeatGeek
Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is returning to its former ticketing vendor, Ticketmaster, only a year or so into its seven-year contract with SeatGeek. BSE Global, which is the parent company of the venue, named SeatGeek as its new official ticketing partner in July 2021. Barclays Center is the home of National Basketball Association …
Cleveland Cavaliers’ United Gold Pass to unlock unique experiences
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Cleveland Cavaliers recently launched its Cavs United Gold Pass, which will offer holders unique and unprecedented experiences. As a founding Cavs United Gold Pass holder, fans will have access to Cavs gear, in-arena experiences, member-only premium enter-to-win opportunities, as well as discounts throughout the 2022-23 season. On top of securing …
San Antonio Spurs set to break NBA single-game attendance record
The San Antonio Spurs are set to break the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s single-game attendance record tomorrow night (Friday). The Spurs will be taking on the Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome – the franchise’s former home – and the team has sold 63,592 tickets for the game. With standing room tickets, the game could …
3D Digital Venue raises €2.5m in Series A funding
Caixa Capital Risc, the venture capital manager for CriteriaCaixa, has led a Series A financing round of €2.5m (£2.2m/$2.6m) for technology company Mobile Media Content (MMC), which digitises sports and cultural venues to automate production of content and distribution through its 3D Digital Venue SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform. Spain’s Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spodeal Capital, …
Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena opt for SeatGeek deal
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena have chosen SeatGeek to become an official ticketing provider. SeatGeek’s technology will power all Jazz home games as well as concerts and shows featured at Vivint Arena. The partnership will begin on October 1, 2023. Jazz fans and those attending Vivint Arena will be able …
StubHub International partners with Logitix
Resale marketplace StubHub International has partnered with live event ticketing technology and analytics provider, Logitix. The company manages tickets across major sporting leagues including the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL), college sports and live events properties. The deal means that Logitix has become …
StubHub outlines most in demand NBA teams ahead of new season
Research from resale marketplace StubHub has found that nearly every team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) has seen greater ticket sales ahead of the new season, compared to this time last year. In particular, games in New York and Los Angeles are the most popular, and account for nearly 40% of all the NBA’s …
NBA launches reimagined NBA App and NBA ID membership program
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched the reimagined NBA App along with NBA ID, a new membership program offering fans benefits and rewards from the league, teams and partners. NBA ID is free to join and will link experiences across the league’s existing products like NBA League Pass and NBA Pick’Em. Throughout the season, …