LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster,
the global market leader in ticketing, announced an extension of
its official partnership with the Seattle Seahawks and CenturyLink
Field to bring digital tickets to their fans. Ticketmaster will
remain the official primary and secondary ticketing partner for the
Seahawks, providing fans with a safe and secure marketplace to buy
and sell verified tickets.
Under this extended agreement, fans can access digital tickets
with their mobile device and download to a digital wallet where
they will be scanned to gain entry to the game. Digital tickets
will also personalize the fan experience by providing fans with the
most relevant and updated information, such as the most efficient
parking and entry options at the venue.
The Seahawks and Ticketmaster have been partners since
1983.
"With one of the most tech-savvy fan bases in the country,
renewing our agreement with Ticketmaster and moving to digital
ticketing was a natural next step," said Chuck Arnold, Chief Operating Officer of the
Seahawks. "Ticketmaster has long been a valued partner and we're
excited to bring this technology to fans."
"Ticketmaster is proud to continue our partnership with the
Seattle Seahawks and bring the best technology available to their
fans," said Greg Economou, Chief
Commercial Officer and Head of Sports for Ticketmaster,
North America. "Ticketmaster is
excited to bring this technology to the Seahawks and their fans,
and we look forward to seeing it in action this upcoming
season."
Additional Background Information
In 2017,
Ticketmaster and the National Football League extended their
partnership, paving the way for the first league-wide fully digital
ticketing system in sports. Ticketmaster will power the NFL's
official ticketing marketplace for primary and resale tickets,
provide season ticket holders the exclusive ability to resell
tickets directly through season ticket account manager, and deliver
real-time insights and analytics to teams to better serve their
fans.
About Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster is the global market
leader in live event ticketing that drives 500 million ticket
transactions per year. Through exclusive partnerships with
thousands of venues, artists, sports leagues, and arts and theater
tours, Ticketmaster delivers unparalleled access to the most iconic
live events to millions of fans worldwide.
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