Oasis fans 'gutted' as all ballot entries sent out for extra Wembley shows
Oasis have confirmed that all ballot entries for the extra Wembley dates have been sent out, leaving numerous fans "gutted" at missing out on the highly sought-after tickets.
Those lucky enough to receive a code will have the chance to purchase tickets on Saturday for the September 27 and 28 2025 shows, although this does not ensure success as the sale is on a first come, first served basis.
The iconic rock group has described the demand for the concerts as "unprecedented" following the rapid sell-out of their earlier UK and Ireland tour dates in just under a day last month.
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In a statement last weekend, Oasis announced the exclusive ballot, stating that entry would be "strictly limited" to fans who logged into their Ticketmaster account on August 31, joined a queue for an event-specific ticket purchase, but failed to complete the transaction.
This news follows the band's announcement of their reunion for a series of performances in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Manchester, marking their first gigs together since their split backstage at France's Rock en Seine festival in 2009.
On Wednesday, the band dismissed any possibility of playing at Knebworth Park "in the future" or adding more UK dates.
The initial ticket sale sparked controversy when standard ticket prices for the reunion tour jumped from £148 to £355 on Ticketmaster, leading to Government intervention and a promise from the UK's competition authority to investigate the practice of dynamic pricing.
Many fans were left frustrated and empty-handed after encountering website glitches, being misidentified as bots and waiting for hours in an online queue to purchase tickets.
In response to the overwhelming demand, the band expressed their hopes on Wednesday that a new private ballot ticket sale system would make "the process far smoother for fans by reducing the stress and time it takes" to get hold of tickets.
The forthcoming sale scheduled for this Saturday, adds an extra two days at Wembley and will be split into three daytime slots starting from 8.30am to 10am, followed by 12pm to 1.30pm and concluding with 3.30pm to 5pm.
After the update on Friday stating all ballot codes had been distributed, fans like Simon Page were left feeling crestfallen, having missed out on another shot at tickets.
Speaking to the PA news agency, the telecoms manager from Buckinghamshire, aged 45, described his ordeal: "The whole process has been a farce as there are a high number of tickets on resale sites for ridiculous prices. In-demand pricing is also a disgrace."
Previously, Page had been stuck in an eight-hour online queue for tickets on Ticketmaster, only to find prices had surged when his turn came, before being thrown to the back of the queue.
He said: "I started at 54,000 and got to select tickets but by that point they were more than double due to in-demand pricing.
"I couldn't add to the basket anyway and after five attempts I got thrown back into the queue at 401,000. I entered the new ballot and got accepted.
"Today I received no code for tomorrow's sale so I was unsuccessful again."
Others, including 17-year-old Nathan Palmer who managed to acquire a ballot code, shared their thrill but also concerns about the competition awaiting them come Saturday to secure tickets.
He previously queued for four Oasis tickets but “by the time we got through the queue, Ticketmaster had already raised the prices from £140 to £360 each and we all thought that was way too much to be paying so we didn’t get any”, he said.
The teen further elaborated: "We all signed up to this new presale ballot and only one of us got the code but on the email it says that the ticket prices will be definitely set between £75-£200 which is more reasonable so we have a bit more hope that we will get tickets this time."
Meanwhile, Sam Chapman, 40, shared her anticipation and disappointment over not being chosen in the ballot, despite being a fan for years.
Speaking to PA, she said: "I saw them back in 2009 when they last toured and I was super-excited when they announced their new shows, but obviously there was huge demand.
"I think it was always going to be the luck of the draw and unfortunately I wasn't lucky this time. I think 'gutted' probably sums it up."
Reflecting on the band's comeback, she noted: "When they announced that they were reforming, it's a big pop culture moment and I think the gigs next year will be huge. It's a big deal, but there we go."
Brad Haines, 29, was also left feeling let down after not receiving a ballot code, but he remains optimistic about possibly securing tickets.
Speaking to PA, the he said: "I was hopeful all week that I'd get chosen but it just wasn't to be. I really do hope that fans who did get lucky with the ballot get their tickets tomorrow without any problems."