Ticketmaster says Knicks fans won't be locked out of game after last-minute panic
Summary
Ticketmaster confirmed that Knicks fans will not have their tickets canceled for Game 5 of the NBA finals in San Antonio. The company said tickets bought on its platform are real and valid, and fans from outside a certain geographic area are still allowed to attend the game.Key Facts
- Ticketmaster limits ticket purchases to people living within 150 miles of the San Antonio arena for the NBA playoffs.
- Tickets purchased from locations farther than 150 miles would be canceled and refunded automatically, according to a note that caused confusion.
- This policy aims to give local fans a better chance to buy tickets to big games.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James expressed concern about potential ticket cancellations for Knicks fans.
- Both Ticketmaster and the Spurs team stated that tickets already sold will not be canceled or revoked.
- Fans who bought tickets through Ticketmaster can trust that their tickets are real and will allow entry.
- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp confirmed no tickets for Knicks fans would be revoked for the game.
- The arena for the game is Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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