Hundreds of ticketed fans were unable to enter the Copa America championship match in Miami due to hooligans storming the gates, causing stadium entrances to close. The match, which Argentina won over Colombia in extra time, was delayed by nearly 90 minutes. Fans expressed frustration and disappointment, with some describing the experience as chaotic and unsafe. Stadium officials stated that the closures were necessary for safety and promised to address concerns with CONMEBOL.
The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off in Dallas, but awareness and enthusiasm for the event appear low, with ticketing issues and weather concerns adding to the challenges. Despite a strong South Asian diaspora and a good local cricket infrastructure, the opening match between USA and Canada has not sold out, raising questions about the effectiveness of marketing and ticket distribution strategies.
The Ventra app continues to experience issues despite Metra's confidence in a fix, with ongoing conflicts reported on Monday. Customers have been unable to purchase passes and tickets for CTA, Metra, and Pace services, prompting Metra to advise riders on pending charges and alternative contact options. Additionally, Metra recently implemented a new fare structure.
Ticketing issues at Southwest Airlines' counter in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused major delays at security checkpoints and congested traffic near the airport, leading to missed flights for some travelers. The airport advised travelers to arrive 2½ hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours early for international flights.
Some Taylor Swift fans who purchased tickets to her Philadelphia show through StubHub are unable to attend the concert due to ticketing issues. Despite being guaranteed tickets through StubHub's Fan Protection Plan, the buyers were informed that they would not be receiving the tickets they purchased. While they were able to get their money back, the cost to repurchase the tickets is now 2-3 times the original price. StubHub has not yet commented on the situation.
