Easter weekend’s Super League matches set a number of attendance records, following the decision to play a single Rivals Round and spread the six fixtures over the four days. Organisers made the decision in consideration of player welfare, but the move also proved a hit with supporters. A total of 83,357 attended the six rugby …
Hong Kong’s M+ museum offers free tickets to students for mental health benefits
Hong Kong’s M+ museum is offering 10,000 free tickets to students for its Yayoi Kusama exhibition to help boost mental health. The scheme is aiming to help students talk about their mental health by viewing the works of artist Yayoi Kusama, who has expressed her own challenges through art. Keri Ryan, lead curator for learning …
Tottenham Hotspur opts to freeze 2023-24 season ticket prices
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has opted to freeze season ticket prices for the 2023-24 campaign. “Due to global economic events we, like all other sectors, are not immune to rising costs and disruption to supply chains, along with higher energy prices,” the club said. “We are, however, acutely aware that everyone is also …
Hong Kong Sevens 2023 reveals positive impact
The Hong Kong Sevens 2023 rugby tournament attracted over 23,000 attendees on its opening night, and organisers have revealed the event’s positive impact. This year’s tournament took place from March 31 to April 2 at Hong Kong Stadium. Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) chief executive Robbie McRobbie told Rugby Asia 24/7: “We’ve been very happy …
Augusta National reveals plans for new hospitality experience
Augusta National Golf Club announced yesterday (Wednesday) the launch of a new Masters hospitality experience. In a statement on The Masters’ website, organisers said: “The Official Masters Hospitality Experience will offer guests authentic tickets to enjoy all the action of the tournament, with the ease and comfort afforded by the only official tournament hospitality venue …
FIFA Women’s World Cup enters final ticketing phase
FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 tickets are set to go back on sale on Tuesday April 11. The last-minute sales phase date also marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament. Nearly 650,000 tickets have now been sold for 64 matches across Australia and New Zealand. Some 32 …
Global-Tickets teams up with F1 driver Kevin Magnussen
Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen has partnered with online ticket and travel company, Global-Tickets. Magnussen, who races for Haas F1 team, and Groningen-based Global-Tickets will work together to leverage the social media channels of the Danish driver to better connect with fans. Part of the deal will see Magnussen’s social media followers also have …
R&A targets Women’s Open growth through fan experience
The R&A is aiming to attract new audiences to golf after revealing plans for an Ellie Goulding concert and a wider festival fan village at this year’s AIG Women’s Open. BRIT Award winner Goulding will become the first artist to play at the event when she entertains fans at Walton Heath on Saturday, August 12 …
Barcelona imposes ticketing transfer restrictions for El Clasico
FC Barcelona fans must formally transfer tickets to a named individual for today’s Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid under new rules the club has established for high-profile games. All season ticket holders not attending the game and who wish to free their seat to a third party not named on the season ticket …
WWE’s WrestleMania 39 becomes most successful and highest-grossing event
WWE has revealed that WrestleMania 39 became the most successful and highest-grossing event in the company’s history. The two-night event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles last weekend was sold-out and set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media. WrestleMania 39 also became the most social event of all-time, with over 500 …