Women’s World Cup sells over 850,000 tickets with under 50 days to go

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 has sold over 850,000 tickets for the tournament, which is set to kick off next month.  With less than 50 days to go until the opening match, organisers believe they are well on their way to selling one million tickets. A FIFA spokesperson told BBC …

Broadway stats comparable to pre-pandemic levels

Broadway League end-of-season statistics have revealed that some 12.3 million attended shows with grosses reaching $1.58bn (£1.28bn/€1.47bn).  It is the first full season since Broadway returned following a period of COVID-19 pandemic closures, with the statistics covering between May 23, 2022 and May 21, 2023. The Broadway League, a US trade association for the Broadway …

Future Ticketing adds Cambridge RUFC to portfolio 

Future Ticketing has partnered with Cambridge Rugby, which recently claimed the National League 1 title and gained promotion to the Championship for the first time.  Championship Rugby is the second tier of English men’s rugby union, with winners of the league promoted to the Premiership. Liam Holton, Future Ticketing chief executive, said: “Future Ticketing is …

Fortius appointed as sub-distributor of Paris 2024 hospitality packages

Switzerland-based hospitality provider Fortius has been appointed by Paris 2024 hospitality rights-holder, On Location, as a sub-distributor of Olympic hospitality and travel packages in over 50 countries.  Ticket-inclusive hospitality and travel packages for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are now available to purchase, with the platform set to accommodate additional languages and extra services such …

Fleetwood Town signs up Ticketmaster ahead of 2023-24 campaign 

English League One football club Fleetwood Town has revealed a new partnership with Ticketmaster Sport, ahead of the 2023-24 season.  Ticketmaster Sport has aided Fleetwood in implementing digital ticketing at Highbury Stadium ahead of the next campaign. Not only will digital match tickets be available next season thanks to the partnership, but Ticketmaster will also …

Houston Astros to reward season ticket-holder loyalty with partnership

The Houston Astros Major League Baseball (MLB) team has partnered with loyalty and fan engagement platform, PointsVille, to reward season ticket-holders for their support. PointsVille’s platform enriches fan and visitors experiences through its immersive loyalty wallet, augmented reality (AR) experiences, rewards and loyalty management system. The partnership will help Astros season ticket-holders to earn, track …

APP signs up SI Tickets as ticketing partner

The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) has signed up SI Tickets as its official ticketing partner. SI Tickets will also be the official home of primary ticket sales for all 2023 APP Tour events, beginning with the 2023 APP Newport Beach Open which runs from June 28-July 3.  APP Tour tickets will be available through …

SeatGeek signs up third tennis partner

Tennis in the Land, a women’s tennis event in Cleveland, Ohio, has named SeatGeek as the ticketing partner for a new tennis-specific venue, Topnotch Stadium. The new temporary venue will host over 30 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) matches as part of the summer’s event, which will be held between August 19-26 at the Nautica Waterfront …

Ticket-holders to receive refunds for cancelled Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix

Formula 1 fans that purchased tickets to this weekend’s cancelled Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola are set to receive a full refund.  The race was cancelled yesterday (Wednesday) due to flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, following unprecedented rainfall. After discussions between Formula 1, motorsports governing body the FIA, organisers and authorities, a …

Goiás launches Sou Amor plan for fans with ASD/ADHD

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Goiás Esporte Clube has introduced a new membership catered towards fans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  Fans will have access to an exclusive box at the club’s Hailé Pinheiro Stadium to follow games. The box is set within a sensory room to offer comfort …