Ariana Grande, this, Super Bowl that. It seems like a life-changing, world shattering-event is happening just about every weekend. With that comes rising popularity and rising ticket prices. But it doesn't always have to be that way.
Whether it's a concert, game, race and musical, live events are a special way to bring fans together under one roof (or dome, or stage). Especially now, these events are sacred, uniting people of different backgrounds for a few hours of celebration.
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NBA Finals Game 7. Taylor Swift. A World Cup knockout match headed to penalties. It's whoever, wherever, whenever you want. For a chance to see the game winner, the award-winning singer, the once-in-a-lifetime moment five feet away, you need a ticket.
The Sporting News has you covered on everything you need to know about Vivid Seats, including how to buy, rewards and perks, resale information and more.
What is Vivid Seats?
Vivid Seats is a secondary ticket marketplace, connecting millions of fans with their favorite musicians, sporting teams and other live events.
Operating since 2001, the platform facilitates transactions between resellers and buyers so that thousands of customers can find tickets for fair prices and guaranteed purchase.
Why choose Vivid Seats for tickets
Vivid Seats is known for its award-winning customer service, as it places fans above costs to guarantee resale success for buyers and sellers alike.
Every purchase is backed by the 100% Buyer Guarantee, leaving customers assured and happy. A partner of ESPN, Rolling Stone and other brands, Vivid Seats is a trusted partner for live events around the world.
Sporting News readers can even save $30 on their first Vivid Seats order of $300+ using promo code TSN30 (new customers only, $300 minimum before taxes & fees)
Step-by-Step Guide: How to buy tickets on Vivid Seats
Here's everything you need to know to buy tickets on Vivid Seats.
Once on the site, use the search bar at the top of the page to search by musician, team, event or venue. Related topics will appear in a drop-down list.
After clicking on your desired topic, its events will appear all sorted by date. Select your chosen game or concert, which can be sorted by date and location.
Tickets for the event are automatically sorted by lowest price. You can also filter through available tickets by price range, quantity, seat section or deal score, a feature Vivid Seats uses to rank the best prices and views.
Scroll through available passes to find the best fit. Prices shown include all associated fees.
How to find the best deals on Vivid Seats
On Vivid Seats, every ticket available received a deal score. These scores are based on price and seat location.
The best deals are ranked 10, while lesser value tickets are ranked lower.
Customers can find the best value ticket by using this filter or by sorting through prices and seating locations.
Vivid Seats rewards and buyer guarantee explained
Vivid Seats offers a 100% Buyer Guarantee thanks to its relationships with licensed, certified and professional ticket sellers.
This means all customer transactions are secure and legitimate. Tickets will be delivered before the event and passes are accurate, allowing fans to sit back, relax and enjoy the experience. If there is an issue with the validity of the purchase, you will receive your money back.
If an event is cancelled with no reschedule date, customers will receive compensation.
Additionally, Vivid Seats Rewards is a free loyalty program for returning customers.
Collect stamps with every purchase, and once you've hit your 10th ticket, you will receive your 11th ticket on Vivid Seats. The Reward Credit is worth the average value of the 10 stamps collected.
As you continue purchasing tickets through Vivid Seats, you can move up through the three levels of Rewards status – Rising Star, Super Fan and Icon. Each level offers unique perks like ticket upgrades and exclusive access. Additionally, every Rewards member receives a birthday reward.
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Tips for first-time Vivid Seats buyers
First-time Vivid Seats buyers should know a few things about the site before purchasing tickets.
Most importantly, customers should trust the site, as it vets sellers and tickets before putting them on the market. Vivid Seats has a 100% Buyer Guarantee and award-winning customer care, ensuring buyers are satisfied every day.
How to transfer or resell tickets on Vivid Seats
Can't make it to the event? You can transfer or resell your purchased tickets on Vivid Seats.
To transfer passes, view your ticket on the site. A "transfer" button will appear, which you can then click to continue. You will be prompted to enter the name and email of the recipient before hitting submit. You will receive a confirmation to ensure the transfer was successful.
Selling tickets on Vivid Seats is free. Once you click on the "sell tickets" link, find the event for which your tickets are for. After choosing the applicable event and date, continue to fill in information about the tickets, including section, seat numbers and any other disclosures that appear on the ticket. Choose your price, delivery method and split, or quantity of tickets that a customer may purchase.
After agreeing to the Seller Terms and Conditions, your tickets are up. Sales will be paid via PayPal following the event.
Payment options and fees on Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats accepts most major credit and debit cards as well as Google Wallet, Apple Pay, Android Pay, PayPal, PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay Later.
While ticket prices are set by the seller, Vivid Seats uses all-in pricing, so the price you see is the price you pay before taxes. Fees include a service and delivery charge.
Frequently asked questions about Vivid Seats
How are ticket prices determined?
Ticket prices are set independently by the reseller that listed the ticket on Vivid Seats.
How do I know my ticket order is confirmed?
Customers will receive an email or notification that the original ticket seller has confirmed the order.
Can I cancel an order I've already placed?
All sales through Vivid Seats are final. Tickets can be listed for resale after purchase, however.
How are tickets delivered?
Tickets purchased through Vivid Seats are delivered in one of the following ways: mobile e-tickets, email delivery, instant download, electronic transfer, AXS Mobile ID, shipping or special delivery. Method varies by event.
Can I purchase parking passes on Vivid Seats?
Yes, Vivid Seats sells parking passes as well as admissions tickets. To find passes, search for your event and click "parking" at the top of the page.