August 22 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL), which kicks off its new season tomorrow, has signed a three-year deal with ticketing platform Webook.com.
The SPL said the aim was “to streamline the fan experience for partnering clubs, offering early access to tickets, and season passes. Fans within the Kingdom and abroad will be able to purchase tickets well ahead of matchday.”
As well as administering the tickets sales process, Webook.com will support clubs with technical assistance and ongoing ticket promotions, working towards integrating Webook into their own sites.
Webook will take a commission from all sales made through its platform.
The SPL said it wants to make ticketing fully digital. Electronic ticketing will be a step towards eliminating black market ticket sales and keep tickets fairly priced for fans, sadi the SPL.
Ticket prices range from a minimum of SAR10 ($2.67) with 30% of stadium seats capped at SAR30 ($8) or less. Stadium splits are regulated by the SPL at 70/30 between home and away fans.
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