- April 24, 2025
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
Chelsea Football Club has announced a multi-year partnership with Ticketmaster, naming the industry-leading ticketing platform as the club’s Official Ticketing Partner.
Ticketmaster will bring its cutting-edge technology to Stamford Bridge, helping supporters enjoy the best ticketing experience by using its industry-leading products, and move towards a digital-first experience. This will see the deployment of digital tickets for the first time next season, providing a seamless and more secure experience for fans and supporting the club’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on ticket touting.
With Ticketmaster’s expertise in ticketing for top sports clubs and venues around the world, Chelsea supporters can expect an easier, smoother, and more secure way to access matches.
Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer for Chelsea Football Club, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ticketmaster to the club at a crucial time, as we move towards digital ticketing for the 2025/26 season. Partnering with a leading force in the industry brings significant value to our operations, ensuring we offer our fans a smoother, safer experience with best-in-class products, while continuing to address the issue of ticket touts. We are excited to begin working together and look forward to getting started.”
The 2025 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is being held at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, on October 6-7th, before that there’s the SVB LIVE Global Networking Event at Fulham Pier in London, UK, on June 4th, being delivered in association with Portview and featuring a tour of the new Riverside Stand.
Chris Gratton, Managing Director at Ticketmaster Sport, added:
“Chelsea FC is one of the biggest clubs in football, and we’re excited to be part of their journey. Our goal is to make ticketing as simple as possible for fans. We can’t wait to kick off this partnership and ensure every supporter gets a ticketing experience worthy of the Blues.”
This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Chelsea FC, bringing top-tier technology and expertise to enhance the matchday experience for The Blues.
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