Ticketmaster named as ticket provider for Brooklyn Nets

The Barclays Center, future home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, has selected Ticketmaster as its exclusive ticketing provider. Ticketmaster, which is a Live Nation Entertainment company will work with its sister company TicketsNow — a resale marketplace — to handle both primary and secondary ticketing for the venue.

As an accompaniment to the agreement, Ticketmaster will also serve as a Founding Partner of the Barclays Center.

“As Barclays Center continues to set new standards and lead the industry in state-of-the-art venue design, the sports and entertainment arena is an ideal partner to promote a ticket solution that will enable venues, artists and teams to better serve their fans,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer of Live Nation Entertainment.

Ticketmaster will provide patrons with various forms of technology, including their TicketFast® electronic delivery system, to ensure that fans receive the best experience possible. Customer satisfaction was a driving force in the Barclays Center decision to go with the Live Nation-owned company,

“We are committed to aligning ourselves with the best in the sports and entertainment industry, and that is why we have chosen Ticketmaster as the exclusive ticketing provider for Barclays Center,” said Barclays Center and Brooklyn Nets CEO Brett Yormark. “Customer Service is an integral part of our business and Ticketmaster offers the ultimate fan-friendly ticket experience for our visitors, as every ticket bought and sold on the platform will be validated as an authentic ticket by Ticketmaster.” (via Press Release)

The Barclays Center will officially open with a concert by rap superstar and minority Brooklyn Nets owner, Jay-Z, on September 28th. The arena is scheduled to host more than 220 events in its inaugural year.