SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Jose
Earthquakes announced today that they have signed a long-term
ticketing products and services partnership for Avaya Stadium with
Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:
LYV).
"As we move into our new stadium in 2015, Ticketmaster will be
an integral part of our operations, helping us reach new fans and
sell more tickets while providing a great fan experience," said
Earthquakes president Dave Kaval.
"We are impressed with Ticketmaster's industry-leading product
portfolio and believe that Earthquakes fans are going to love the
new experience."
The comprehensive ticketing solution includes a number of new
features for season ticket holders and single-game buyers alike.
Among the highlighted features for Earthquakes season ticket
holders is an improved account manager platform that will allow
fans to transfer tickets to their friends, as well as enhanced
re-sale options and the ability to print match tickets at home for
free. Additionally, Earthquakes tickets will now be available at
select Ticketmaster locations, including Walmart and Chavez
Supermarkets.
"Transitioning the San Jose Earthquakes onto the Ticketmaster
system will provide their fans a much improved ticket-buying
experience, including a comprehensive mobile solution where fans
can find, buy and transfer tickets and enter the stadium all with
their mobile phones. Additionally, our data and analytics will help
the team connect with more fans and enable them to sell more
tickets," said said Clay Luter,
senior vice president of stadium and outdoor sports clients,
Ticketmaster.
Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.com or through
Ticketmaster's mobile app starting next year. Specific on-sale
dates and times have not yet been announced.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation
Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment
company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live
Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist
Nation Management. For additional information, visit:
www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium (capacity: 18,000)
is currently under construction on Coleman Ave. adjacent to the
San Jose International Airport.
The European-inspired building is the first cloud-enabled venue in
Major League Soccer and will be among the most technologically
advanced stadiums in the world. The stadium features a canopy roof
and the steepest-raked seating in Major League Soccer to provide
the best possible fan experience. Additionally, the north end zone
houses the largest outdoor bar in North
America, a two-acre fan zone and a double-sided video
scoreboard. The suites and club seats are located at field level,
giving fans a premium experience unlike any other in professional
sports.
Contact: Jacqueline Peterson,
1-310-360-3051, JacquelinePeterson@livenationentertainment.com
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