Oasis Wembley ballot tickets listed for thousands on reselling sites
Oasis fans who missed out on the initial ticket release are now facing sky-high prices on resale sites, with tickets for the band's highly anticipated reunion shows being listed for thousands of pounds.
The iconic Britpop group, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, recently announced an invite-only ballot for additional performances on September 27 and 28 2025, at London's Wembley Stadium. This came after fans expressed frustration over problems encountered during the original sale.
In response to the backlash and to accommodate the overwhelming interest, Oasis added the two dates to their 'Oasis Live' 25 tour. The band also clarified that they were not aware of "dynamic pricing" being implemented on Ticketmaster, which resulted in some tickets being sold for more than double their face value, attributing the issue to "unprecedented demand".
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Those lucky enough to receive a code had a chance to purchase tickets on Saturday for the Wembley gigs. However, obtaining a ticket was not guaranteed as they were sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
By Saturday morning, online marketplace Viagogo had listings ranging from £596 to £1,162 for a single standing pass, and one VIP pass was going for a staggering £2,614.
StubHub also displayed inflated prices, with pairs of standing tickets being offered for anything between £482 and £4,820.
The official pricing for standing tickets at the national football stadium started at £151.25, with several premium packages available, the most expensive of which was priced at £506.25.
Ticketmaster updated fans at 1.15pm, stating that standing and £167.95 tickets were no longer available from the midday sale, and encouraged those still seeking tickets to consider the Sunday performance options.
Viagogo, a leading ticket resale platform, has consistently maintained that its practices are within the law. The company insists that its services offer a solution to customers who experience difficulties purchasing tickets directly due to website problems during high-demand periods.
Cris Miller, Viagogo's global managing director, has been vocal about the issue: "We know fans are frustrated with the process and we know there is a better way. We continue to support industry collaboration to ensure the entire ticketing market works for fans and the live entertainment industry."
Additionally, he emphasized the legal status of reselling in the UK, reassuring buyers with a guarantee from the company: "Resale is legal in the UK and fans are always protected by our guarantee that they will receive their tickets in time for the event or their money back."
He also offered advice for those using secondary marketplaces to purchase tickets: "Our number one tip for fans using secondary marketplaces is to continue to check prices outside of the first few weeks of sale.
"Demand will be at its peak when tickets hit the on sale but it's not a normal reflection of what tickets can and will go for. Just this summer, tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in the UK sold on our platform for as low as £80."
This statement comes amid ongoing discussions prompted by previous controversial sales, which drew the attention of the Government and the UK's competition watchdog over the application of dynamic pricing strategies.
Ticketmaster has meanwhile distanced itself from these issues, attributing them to the organisers rather than its own platform.. Oasis, StubHub, and Viagogo have yet to comment on the latest developments.
A representative for Ticketmaster advised: "Ticketholders are strongly advised to resell their tickets through Ticketmaster or Twickets only. The tour has put this policy in place to cap ticket resale prices to combat price inflation and prevent ticket touting.
"Selling tickets on unauthorised resale platforms breaches the promoter's terms and conditions and may result in those tickets being cancelled."