Are you one of the chosen ones? By that, we mean one of the very select few who didn't get stuffed on a Taylor Swift waitlist but received the "you've been selected to participate in the Verified Fan Onsale" email.This week, anyone who registered for one of the new Eras Tour dates learned if they got the presale code, which is necessary to try and buy tickets.In the latest round of tour date drops, Swift added three shows in Indianapolis — which, after Cincinnati, is the closest she's coming to Louisville (for now).So if you got the code for Indianapolis, you can try buying tickets on Friday.Here's everything you need to know before the Indianapolis sale.Where are the shows, and what are the dates? Nov. 1-3 at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Colts play. All shows are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. When does the portal open? Friday, Aug. 11, at staggered times. Nov. 1 tickets go on sale at 11 a.m., Nov. 2 goes on sale at 1 p.m., and Nov. 3 goes on sale at 3 p.m.Who can buy tickets? Only people who received a code via text.How and when do I log on? Use the link that is sent in the text with your code. Ticketmaster recommends logging in at least 30 minutes prior to sale to enter the "waiting room."How many tickets can you buy? Maximum of 4.How much are tickets? Historically, they've ranged from as low as $49 to upwards of $500.Does a code guarantee you tickets? No, so good luck. What if you don't get tickets? The only way to get Eras Tour tickets is through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan Onsale or through certain other limited tour-sponsored on-sale opportunities for specific shows. Be on the lookout for information on these other opportunities.If you are moved off the waitlist, you'll receive a text.Another option would be to wait for re-sale tickets closer to the time of the concert. What's the stage setup?Pre-select your favorite sections using this map from Ticketmaster.Other helpful tipsThere have been all kinds of different problems with past sales, so hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Here are some tips from Ticketmaster and people who have bought tickets before.Make sure your billing is up-to-date prior to buying tickets.Be aware of scammers trying to sell fake tickets! Only buy from trusted sources. Have some desired sections picked out to help you select your seats quicker. Is the sale not accepting your credit card? Try your debit card or something else. Is the screen glitching when you move between the queue and the purchase point? Give it a minute before you try to refresh.Have your code copied so you don't waste time typing it out.Join Facebook groups for your tour to connect with other fans and ask questions. Here's one for New Orleans, which went on sale Thursday. Here's one for Indianapolis.More Taylor Swift news Have other questions or suggestions? Email wlkydigital@hearst.com
INDIANAPOLIS —
Are you one of the chosen ones?
By that, we mean one of the very select few who didn't get stuffed on a Taylor Swift waitlist but received the "you've been selected to participate in the Verified Fan Onsale" email.
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This week, anyone who registered for one of the new Eras Tour dates learned if they got the presale code, which is necessary to try and buy tickets.
In the latest round of tour date drops, Swift added three shows in Indianapolis — which, after Cincinnati, is the closest she's coming to Louisville (for now).
So if you got the code for Indianapolis, you can try buying tickets on Friday.
Here's everything you need to know before the Indianapolis sale.
Where are the shows, and what are the dates? Nov. 1-3 at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Colts play. All shows are scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
When does the portal open? Friday, Aug. 11, at staggered times. Nov. 1 tickets go on sale at 11 a.m., Nov. 2 goes on sale at 1 p.m., and Nov. 3 goes on sale at 3 p.m.
Who can buy tickets? Only people who received a code via text.
How and when do I log on? Use the link that is sent in the text with your code. Ticketmaster recommends logging in at least 30 minutes prior to sale to enter the "waiting room."
How many tickets can you buy? Maximum of 4.
How much are tickets? Historically, they've ranged from as low as $49 to upwards of $500.
Does a code guarantee you tickets? No, so good luck.
What if you don't get tickets? The only way to get Eras Tour tickets is through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan Onsale or through certain other limited tour-sponsored on-sale opportunities for specific shows. Be on the lookout for information on these other opportunities.
If you are moved off the waitlist, you'll receive a text.
Another option would be to wait for re-sale tickets closer to the time of the concert.
What's the stage setup?
Pre-select your favorite sections using this map from Ticketmaster.
Ticketmaster
Other helpful tips
There have been all kinds of different problems with past sales, so hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Here are some tips from Ticketmaster and people who have bought tickets before.
- Make sure your billing is up-to-date prior to buying tickets.
- Be aware of scammers trying to sell fake tickets! Only buy from trusted sources.
- Have some desired sections picked out to help you select your seats quicker.
- Is the sale not accepting your credit card? Try your debit card or something else.
- Is the screen glitching when you move between the queue and the purchase point? Give it a minute before you try to refresh.
- Have your code copied so you don't waste time typing it out.
- Join Facebook groups for your tour to connect with other fans and ask questions. Here's one for New Orleans, which went on sale Thursday. Here's one for Indianapolis.
More Taylor Swift news
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Taylor Swift announces '1989 (Taylor's Version)' at Eras Tour show in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift gives 'life-changing' $100,000 bonuses to Eras Tour truck drivers
Have other questions or suggestions? Email wlkydigital@hearst.com
