Yesterday (Tuesday) brought more ticketing woes for the World Cup in Qatar, as fans continued to face issues with their digital tickets. On Monday, prior to England’s match with Iran, fans were faced with problems attempting to access Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Guest were left waiting for hours after the FIFA Ticketing app …
AFL freezes Women’s Grand Final ticket prices
The Australian Football League (AFL) has revealed a price freeze on tickets for the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final at A$10 (£6/€6/$7) for adults and free entry for children. Tickets went on sale via Ticketmaster yesterday (Monday), and AFL executive general manager of customer and commercial, Kylie Rogers, said the price freeze was to …
FIFA Ticketing app crashes causing fans to miss start of England vs Iran game
Fans attempting to access Khalifa International Stadium in Doha for this afternoon’s World Cup match between England and Iran were left waiting outside for hours, after the FIFA Ticketing app crashed. There were reports of thousands of fans queueing for printed tickets in a ‘resolution queue’ after the mobile app suffered issues. Supporters had said …
Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events
Research from not-for-profit agency Marketing Manchester has revealed that the estimated impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 equates to a £27m ($32m/€31m) boost to the local economy. Marketing Manchester’s aim is to promote Greater Manchester in the UK and on the international stage. The agency has worked with Emirates Old Trafford to …
SI Tickets becomes official ticketing partner of Major Arena Soccer League
SI Tickets, the ticket platform from media brand Sports Illustrated, has partnered with the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) as its official ticketing partner for the 2022-2023 season. The deal means that SI Tickets will gain access to exclusive ticket packages and marketing integrations with MASL and its 14 North American teams. Fans will be …
Indiana University Athletics expands Learfield partnership
Indiana University Athletics will utilise Learfield Amplify, the ticket sales division of Learfield, as part of its newly expanded partnership with the US collegiate sports marketing company. As part of the expanded deal, an on-campus sales team will be established to drive new fan engagement and to aid existing season ticket-holders. Indiana University Athletics …
Welling United opts for Ticketpass partnership
National League South football club Welling United has announced ethical ticketing platform Ticketpass as the club’s official ticketing partner. The online platform donates 50% of its booking fees to charities around the world, and the partnership with Welling United will also benefit the club’s chosen charity, Chartwell Cancer Trust. The club will absorb the fees …
Transforming event ticketing at the HK7s 2022 with Tixserve
The all-new Tixserve-powered HKRU Ticketing app was rolled out at the flagship HSBC HK7s this November bringing enhanced ticket security, engagement and efficiency for both the event organisers and spectators. Context The flagship Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament – globally recognised as the premier tournament of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – took place …
Qatari authorities arrest FIFA World Cup ticket touts
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has revealed that its security authorities arrested three people for the unauthorised reselling of tickets to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Three men of different nationalities were detained outside of official ticketing centres in Doha. The Ministry added that anyone who is found to violate the rules around reselling tickets could …
Tickets go on sale for Dubai Esports Festival grand finals
Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) earlier this month, tickets are now on sale for the festival’s main attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals. The Finals will take place in Dubai from November 17-20 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. DEF 2022 is …