The Ticket News is an independent site that helps fans find clear information on tour dates, ticket onsales, presale codes, and practical buying options. Like most free online resources, we need a way to cover our costs. This page explains exactly how we make money and how we protect editorial independence.
We believe transparency builds trust. Here is the full picture.
How The Ticket News Makes Money
The primary way we generate revenue is through affiliate links.
Some of the links on our site go to third-party ticket platforms and related services. When you click one of those links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This happens at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is the same as if you had gone directly to the seller.
We may receive commissions from platforms that include (but are not limited to):
- SeatGeek
- StubHub
- Vivid Seats
- Other authorized ticket marketplaces and related travel or experience partners
These relationships help support the research, writing, updating, and hosting of The Ticket News so we can continue providing free guides to fans.
What Does Not Influence Our Coverage
Affiliate relationships never determine:
- Which tours or events we cover
- How we present information
- Which platforms we mention or compare
- Whether we publish a guide or update
Our coverage decisions are based on fan interest, newsworthiness, and usefulness. We write about shows and onsales because readers want the information — not because a particular seller pays us more.
You can read more in our full Affiliate Disclosure.
Editorial Independence
The Ticket News is not owned by, operated by, or officially affiliated with Ticketmaster, Live Nation, StubHub, SeatGeek, Capital City Tickets, any venue, promoter, or artist unless we explicitly state otherwise on a specific page.
We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage or favorable treatment. We do not let commercial partners dictate what we publish or how we frame information.
Our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy outline the standards we follow to keep content accurate and independent.
Why We Disclose This
Ticket buyers deserve to know when a site has a financial relationship with the platforms it links to. Clear disclosure helps you make informed decisions and helps us maintain credibility.
We keep this information easy to find because:
- Trust matters in the ticket market
- Readers should understand potential commercial relationships
- Independence is part of the value we try to deliver
What We Do Not Do
- We do not sell tickets ourselves
- We do not process orders, refunds, or customer service issues
- We do not guarantee prices, availability, or seating
- We do not accept payment to promote specific events or hide negative information
For any purchase-related questions, contact the original ticket seller or venue directly.
Supporting Independent Coverage
Affiliate commissions are currently the main way we fund the site. They allow us to research tour announcements, track onsale dates, update guides, and keep the resource free for fans.
If you find our guides useful and choose to purchase through one of our links, thank you — it helps us keep the lights on and continue publishing.
If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can always go directly to the official seller. The information on our site remains available either way.
Related Pages
- Affiliate Disclosure
- Editorial Policy & Standards
- Corrections & Updates Policy
- Disclaimer
- About Us
- Contact The Ticket News
We are committed to being straightforward about how the site operates. If you have questions about this policy or our practices, reach out through our Contact page.
Thank you for reading — and for supporting independent ticket and tour coverage.