Oasis has announced a private ballot system for two extra Wembley Stadium tour dates in September 2025, following overwhelming demand and criticism of Ticketmaster’s handling of their initial ticket sales. The British band, set to reunite after 15 years, had tickets for their UK and Ireland shows sell out on the first day. However, many fans were frustrated with long virtual queues and price hikes due to Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing, which caused tickets to jump from £148 to £355.
To address these issues, Oasis is introducing stricter rules for ticket sales through an invitation-only ballot. This system is described as “a small step towards making amends for the situation.” The band confirmed that fans who were unsuccessful in buying tickets during the initial sale will have a chance to participate in the private ballot for the additional Wembley dates, set for September 27th and 28th, 2025.
According to a press release, those who signed into their Ticketmaster UK account on August 31st and joined the queue but did not secure a ticket will be eligible to participate in the ballot. Eligible fans should have received an email inviting them to register. The registration process includes filling out personal details and answering a trivia question: “When did Oasis last play Wembley Stadium?” The correct answer is July 12, 2009, during their “Dig Out Your Soul” tour.
Once registered, fans will be entered into the ballot for a code, which allows access to buy tickets for the two new Wembley shows. However, the band emphasized that registering for the ballot does not guarantee a code. Only those who receive an invitation via email will be eligible, and fans must use the email address associated with their Ticketmaster account to participate. Any attempts to register without an invitation or using a different email will be automatically disqualified.
Meanwhile, Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing policy, which caused the initial controversy, is under investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The investigation seeks to determine whether Ticketmaster’s pricing practices during the sale of Oasis tickets violated consumer protection laws.
This new ballot system is expected to be closely watched as Oasis prepares for one of the most anticipated reunion tours in recent music history. Fans hope that the stricter rules will result in a smoother ticket-buying experience.
