Buyer beware of unofficial PDC World Championship tickets
We all love the PDC World Darts Championship and it is easily the most anticipated event in the darts calendar. Having been fortunate enough to have been to 2 world championships it is easy to see why fans from all over the world flock to Ally Pally. The atmosphere is electric and the players are up on stage better prepared than any other event due to its significance.
With tickets now on sale for those with priority access the official ticket site (seetickets) is struggling to handle the demand (I have just spent over an hour trying to get in but the server is constantly overloaded). Frustration might lead you to look elsewhere to try to secure tickets for a session, but it’s crucial to be aware of where you purchase your tickets from. The PDC has made it clear that resellers such as Viagogo are not official vendors for the event, and have stated that any tickets bought through these channels will be cancelled. Here’s why you should avoid unofficial ticket resellers and stick to the official sources.
The Risks of Buying World darts championship tickets from Unofficial Resellers
- Ticket Cancellations The PDC has explicitly stated that tickets purchased through unofficial resellers like Viagogo will be cancelled. This means that even if you manage to get a ticket, there’s a high chance you won’t be allowed entry. Imagine the disappointment of travelling to the event only to be turned away at the door. It’s not worth the risk.
- Inflated Prices Unofficial resellers often sell tickets at significantly higher prices than the original cost. These inflated prices can be a huge burden on your wallet. By purchasing from official sources, you ensure that you’re paying a fair price for your ticket.
Other risks include:
- Fraudulent Tickets There’s always a risk of encountering fraudulent tickets when buying from unofficial resellers. These tickets might look legitimate but can be fake. Falling victim to such scams can lead to financial loss and the heartbreak of missing out on the event.
- Lack of Customer Support Official ticket sellers usually offer customer support to help with any issues you might face. Unofficial resellers, on the other hand, might not provide any assistance if something goes wrong. This lack of support can leave you frustrated and with no way to resolve your problems.
Buying from Official Sources can be frustrating but Just Do IT!
Avoid hyper inflated prices and the possibility of tickets not being honoured!
- Guaranteed Entry When you buy tickets from official PDC partner, you can be assured that your tickets are legitimate and will grant you entry to the event..
- Fair Pricing Official ticket sellers offer tickets at the original price, ensuring that you don’t overpay. This allows you to enjoy the event without breaking the bank. The image shows the official prices for each and every session and seats.
- Customer Support Purchasing from official sources means you have access to customer support. If you encounter any issues, you can reach out for assistance and have your problems resolved promptly. Yes as mentioned the seetickets website is currently very difficult to access but customer support will be available over the coming days and weeks.
The image below is just a random day and session of the darts I selected when viewing an unoffical site and is for 2 seats at the back of the furthest table from the stage! Roughly a 6x markup on offical prices.
How to Avoid Unofficial Resellers of PDC world champiosnhip tickets
- Buy Early Priority access is typically a good way to buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Despite the struggles to get on to the site please bear in mind that the current allocation isn’t all of the tickets for the event, other sales windows have tickets allocated to their official slots by the PDC.
- Check the Official Website Always check the official PDC website for information on ticket sales. The PDC website an social media accounts will keep you fully informed of each sales slot as it goes live.
Avoid disappointment if going to the darts world championship
Attending the PDC World Darts Championship is on the bucket list of many darts fans. Take note of what I have written in this article to ensure that your experience is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. AVOID unofficial ticket resellers! Don’t let your excitement and enjoyment of the event be marred by the risks associated with unofficial resellers.