The short answer is no, you do not need an account to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster allows guests to search for and buy tickets without creating an account. However, having a Ticketmaster account can provide certain benefits that may make your ticket buying experience easier and more convenient.
Buying tickets as a guest
Purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster without an account is simple. You can go to ticketmaster.com and use the search bar to find the event you want tickets for. Once you select the event, you can pick your seats on the interactive seat map and proceed through the checkout process as a guest.
You’ll need to enter your contact information and payment details each time you checkout. The process is quick and you’ll receive an emailed receipt after your purchase is complete.
Buying tickets as a guest is ideal if:
- You only purchase tickets occasionally
- You don’t want to share your info with Ticketmaster
- You don’t need access to special promotions or presales
Purchasing as a guest is quick, easy, and gets you the tickets you want without the need to create yet another account. However, there are some benefits that come with having a Ticketmaster account.
Benefits of a Ticketmaster account
Here are some of the key benefits of creating a Ticketmaster account:
Faster checkout
With an account, you can save your payment methods and contact info for even faster checkout. You won’t have to re-enter anything when purchasing additional tickets.
Access to presales
Many events offer presale opportunities for Ticketmaster customers. By creating an account, you can get early access to tickets before the general public.
Price alerts
You can track ticket prices and get alerts if prices drop on an event you’re interested in. This allows you to get tickets for the best price.
Specialized promotions
Ticketmaster frequently offers special discounts or promotions to account holders. These can give you access to deals on concerts, sports games, and more.
Manage your tickets
Your Ticketmaster account stores details on all your past and upcoming event tickets. You can easily access tickets, receipts, and order information at any time.
Save your favorites
You can save info on your favorite teams, artists, and venues. This makes it easier to get alerts and quickly find events from the performers you love.
If you purchase tickets often, especially to presales or high-demand events, the perks of a Ticketmaster account can make the ticket buying process smoother.
Creating a Ticketmaster account
Making a Ticketmaster account is free and easy to do online or via the mobile app.
Online
To create an account online:
- Go to ticketmaster.com and click “Sign In” in the top right
- Click “New to Ticketmaster?” under the sign in boxes
- Enter your email address and click “Next”
- Create a password and enter your contact info
- Click “Agree & Join” to complete registration
Mobile app
You can also download the Ticketmaster app for iOS or Android and create an account by:
- Tapping “Sign In” on the menu
- Selecting “Create Account”
- Entering your email, password, and basic info
- Accepting terms and completing registration
Once your account is set up, you can easily sign in on ticketmaster.com or the app anytime you want to purchase tickets.
Purchasing tickets with an account
Buying tickets through your Ticketmaster account provides a seamless purchasing experience.
Simply sign in to your account and search for the event you want. Use your saved payment method and contact details to check out quickly. You can access your purchased tickets anytime by clicking “My Tickets” in your account.
If you choose to purchase as a guest, you can still convert your order to your Ticketmaster account after checkout. Just look for ticket links in your emailed receipt.
Updating your Ticketmaster account
To get the most out of your Ticketmaster account, be sure to keep your info current. You can update details like:
- Contact info
- Password
- Payment methods
- Email preferences
- Saved venues and artists
Keeping everything up-to-date ensures you don’t miss any alerts about your favorite events and teams. It also makes reordering and accessing your tickets a breeze.
You can update account details by tapping your name and going to account settings on ticketmaster.com or in the app.
Closing a Ticketmaster account
If you no longer wish to have a Ticketmaster account, you can close it by:
- Signing into your Ticketmaster account
- Going to account settings
- Selecting “Close Account”
- Confirming account closure
After closing an account, you cannot reopen it in the future. You’ll have to create a brand new account if you want Ticketmaster access again.
However, you can still access order history and ticket info without an account by contacting Ticketmaster Customer Support.
Key takeaways
- Creating an account is optional – you can purchase Ticketmaster tickets as a guest
- Accounts provide faster checkout, presale access, price alerts, and other benefits
- Registering for an account is free and easy to do online or on the mobile app
- Keep your account updated to get the most value when buying tickets
- You can close your account at any time if you no longer want to use Ticketmaster
