Coldplay tickets LIVE: Fans slam ‘joke’ Ticketmaster as long queues and technical issues plague Wembley and Hull Shows
COLDPLAY fans are furiously venting their frustration with Ticketmaster after facing major issues while trying to buy tickets for the band's 2025 UK tour.
Tickets for the eagerly anticipated shows at Hull’s Craven Park and London’s Wembley Stadium went on general sale this morning, but many fans faced long delays and technical problems.
Several buyers reported being asked to "authenticate their accounts" without receiving the necessary verification codes, while others were hit with error messages instructing them to "check their internet connection."
The latest fiasco comes after Ticketmaster’s 'dynamic pricing system' sparked outrage, with prices for Oasis' tour tickets soaring as high as £355.
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Coldplay ticket sale…
What Happened Today?
Coldplay fans experienced chaos while trying to purchase tickets for the band’s highly anticipated 2025 tour.
Tickets went on sale this morning for shows at Hull’s Craven Park and London’s Wembley Stadium, but many faced overwhelming queues exceeding 90,000.
As fans eagerly awaited their turn, they encountered multiple technical issues, including messages indicating “extremely limited ticket availability” and problems receiving authentication codes.
Today's issues follow last month's disastrous Oasis ticket launch, which faced controversy due to 'dynamic pricing' and limited availability.
An eco-friendly tour supporting local music venues
Coldplay’s 2025 UK tour will feature 12 dates across two stadiums:
- Hull, Craven Park Stadium: August 18 and 19
- London, Wembley Stadium: August 22, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31, September 3, 4, 7 and 8
The decision to perform 10 dates at the same venue aligns with Coldplay’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, an issue close to frontman Chris Martin’s heart.
By holding a 10-night residency the band can play to almost a million fans, all while keeping down their carbon footprint.
The band will also be donating 10% of the proceeds from all tour dates to the Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports grassroots music venues across the UK.
Credit: Getty Ticketmaster plagued with glitches
Coldplay fans faced technical glitches even after reaching the end of the queue this morning, with many left disappointed at being unable to secure their tickets.
Many complained about being asked to “authenticate accounts” without receiving the necessary codes, while others received error messages instructing them to “check their internet connection.”
One frustrated fan asked on X: “Is Ticketmaster asking anyone else to authenticate their account and it’s NOT working?”
More dates to come?
Following problems during yesterday's presale, Coldplay announced two additional Wembley dates.
A music insider said: “When Chris Martin and his band realised they could play more Wembley shows than Oasis, it did put a smile on their faces.
The Sun has noted that more dates may be added, although there has been no official word on whether the current chaos on Ticketmaster will result in further announcements.
Fans struggle to secure Coldplay tickets
Fans have hit out at Ticketmaster, branding the company a ‘joke’ as they struggle to snag tickets for the upcoming 2025 tour.
One person raged: “This is a joke! Cannot get through to get accessibility tickets for Coldplay! The call isn’t even connecting.”
A second vented: “Seriously how many pre-sales did Coldplay sell yesterday, couldn’t get them yesterday, despite having a presale now looks like ain’t getting today as already says tickets are limited.”
A third ranted: “Crying cuz I won’t go to Coldplay’s concert.”
Ticket resale madness: £108,642 seat listed amidst chaos
Tickets appearing on resale websites have been listed for over £1,000, representing a staggering 700% increase from face value.
A frustrated fan expressed on X: “Absolute shambles yet again from Ticketmaster; scammers are already selling tickets for 5x the price, and meanwhile, I'm still 122k in the queue. What a joke.”
One ticket for a seat in Section 524, Upper Tier, has even been listed for a jaw-dropping £108,642.
How Coldplay's ticket sale descended into chaos
Furious Coldplay fans have found themselves entangled in ticket chaos for the band’s Music of the Spheres UK tour.
General sale opened at 9 AM this morning, and the queue quickly surged to over 100,000 as fans clamoured for tickets.
One frustrated fan wrote on X: "Most of the tickets went to bots and resellers in the pre-sale yesterday. Ticketmaster and reselling sites all work together. It’s a scam!"
Tickets have already appeared on Viagogo for more than double their face value.
Another fan added: "I’d have more chance of getting f**kin tickets if I went and asked Chris Martin himself than trying through Ticketmaster."
Coldplay to feature on Barcelona’s special kit for El Clásico
Barcelona will don a unique shirt for next month's El Clásico, featuring the logo of British rock band Coldplay, according to SunSport.
This move aligns with the club's partnership with Spotify, the naming sponsor of Camp Nou.
Previously, the Catalan giants have showcased shirts promoting various artists, including The Rolling Stones, Shakira, and Drake.
Now, it's Coldplay's turn, coinciding with the release of their new album, Moon Music, on October 4.
SunSport has mocked up what Barcelona's Coldplay shirt could look like for El Clasico An eco-friendly tour supporting local music venues
Coldplay's 2025 UK tour will feature 12 dates across two stadiums:
- Hull, Craven Park Stadium: August 18 and 19
- London, Wembley Stadium: August 22, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31, September 3, 4, 7 and 8
The decision to perform 10 dates at the same venue aligns with Coldplay’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, an issue close to frontman Chris Martin's heart.
By holding a 10-night residency the band can play to almost a million fans, all while keeping down their carbon footprint.
The band will also be donating 10% of the proceeds from all tour dates to the Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports grassroots music venues across the UK.
Coldplay sends superfans a love song
Coldplay gave superfans Paul and Celine from West Virginia a first dance to remember by sending them their unreleased song “All My Love,” specially for the occasion.
The couple reached out to the band’s manager, Phil Harvey, after Chris teased the track during the band’s final show in Dublin earlier this month.
After the wedding Paul said: “We had a world premiere of All My Love.
“We cried a lot, this music is meaningful for us, Céline has been living with illness for so many years, I lost my dad four years ago, we both supported each other in so many situations.
“Thank you Coldplay."
Fans blast ticketmaster
Fans have taken to X to voice their outrage at Ticketmaster, describing the ticket-buying experience as a complete ‘joke.’
One person raged on X: “I just don’t understand. I know 99% of them are scams but it’s so f**king unfair. I’m just a normal Coldplay fan with a code in at 9am, like I was told to and I’m 163,000th in the queue but yet there’s people already selling f**king tickets.”
Another said: “POV: you joined the waiting room EARLY as soon as it went live to try and get Coldplay tickets but Ticketmaster doesn’t like you what a mess, no way 150k+ pre-ordered.”
A third posted: “Ticketmaster really need to stop giving presale codes to everybody because why is there 90k people ahead of me for a Coldplay show on a WEDNESDAY.”
Coldplay prepares for Moon Music release
The tour is in support of the band’s new album, Moon Music, which is set to be released on October 4.
The lead single, reportedly titled “Supernova,” features a collaboration with rapper Little Simz.
The Sun revealed that a music video for the new track was filmed in East London back in May.
Credit: Getty Specsavers poke fun at ticket chaos
Specsavers have made fun of today’s ticketing chaos, posting "When you try your best, but you don't succeed..." alongside an image of a mock eye test.
Ticketmaster under fire again
Today is the latest in a growing series of fan outrage directed at Ticketmaster, following previous backlash over Oasis ticket sales and the ongoing controversy surrounding its 'dynamic pricing' model.
In August, Oasis fans were also left furious with Ticketmaster after facing soaring prices and limited availability during the much-anticipated ticket release.
The 'dynamic pricing' system, which increases ticket prices as demand rises, led to widespread frustration, with many fans finding themselves priced out of the event in real-time.
Social media was flooded with complaints, labelling the system exploitative and unfair.
Long queues end in disappointment
Fans are expressing their anger on X after being stuck in long queues for hours, only to find Coldplay tickets sold out by the time they reach the front.
One furious fan wrote: "Absolutely furious with Ticketmaster! I have been in the queue since 9am wanting tickets for Coldplay! 86,000 people in front of me! I finally get to the front of the queue after 4 hours and there are no tickets left! But they let you stay in the queue for 4 hours."
Another added: "Took 3 hours to go from 80,000 to 40,000 in queue. Popped out for an hour. Oh no, tickets all gone when I come back. What the hell!"
Craven Park dates are now sold out
Ticketmaster has confirmed that both Craven Park dates are now sold out, with only 'extremely limited' availability remaining for nine of the London shows, and one date fully sold out.
Fans have criticised the queuing system, with many unable to secure tickets during yesterday's pre-sale. Several also reported being 'kicked out' of the queue during the process.
What has happened?
Coldplay fans have been met with chaos as they attempted to purchase tickets for the band’s highly anticipated 2025 tour. Tickets went on sale this morning for shows at Hull’s Craven Park and London’s Wembley Stadium, but many were immediately faced with long queues exceeding 90,000.
As fans eagerly waited, they encountered a series of technical issues, including messages indicating “extremely limited ticket availability” and problems with authentication codes.
Fans share survival tips after queue frustration
Fans are encouraging each other not to lose hope and to keep trying as many struggle in vain to secure tickets for Coldplay's 2025 tour.
On Reddit, one fan shared that they had queued since 8am and eventually succeeded in getting tickets.
They advised: "If you get to the end of one of the queues and there are none left, go back into the same queue and try again. Might be worth it."
Another fan suggested a cautious approach, warning against overusing the "search again" button to avoid being blocked.
They explained: "If they say that there aren't any tickets available, just click search again. It isn't necessarily sold out."
Ticketmaster plagued with glitches
Fans are facing technical glitches even after reaching the end of the queue.
Many are complaining about being asked to "authenticate accounts" without receiving the necessary codes, while others are getting error messages telling them to "check their internet connection."
One frustrated fan asked on X: "Is Ticketmaster asking anyone else to authenticate their account and it’s NOT working?"
It's a "joke!"
Fans are hitting out at Ticketmaster, branding the company a 'joke' as they struggle to snag tickets for the upcoming 2025 tour.
One person raged: "This is a joke! Cannot get through to get accessibility tickets for Coldplay! The call isn’t even connecting."
A second vented: "Seriously how many pre-sales did Coldplay sell yesterday, couldn't get them yesterday, despite having a presale now looks like ain't getting today as already says tickets are limited."
A third ranted: "Crying cuz I won’t go to Coldplay’s concert."
More dates to come?
Following problems in the presale yesterday, Coldplay already announced two additional Wembley dates.
A music insider said: “When Chris Martin and his band realised they could play more Wembley shows than Oasis, it did put a smile on their faces.
"There are bound to be some cheeky digs along the way as the shows get closer.”
The Sun has noted that it wouldn't be a surprise if more dates were added, though there has been no official word yet on whether the ongoing chaos on Ticketmaster this morning will lead to further announcements.
"A Sky Full of Bots"
Fans are already giving up on Coldplay's general sale, with one joking that the band will be performing to "A Sky Full of Bots" after ticket scalpers instantly snapped up tickets.
The band announced that seated tickets would cost between £57.75 and £195.25, but scalpers are already selling them for more than double that price.
Ticket prices on Viagogo are already staggeringly high. Another fan on X expressed their frustration, writing: "To all the people selling their tickets already 10 minutes after the sale began while the rest of us have 50K people in front of us, I wish you the worst day ever."
Coldplay’s affordable ticket prices undercut by chaos
Coldplay previously received praise for announcing affordable ticket prices for their 2025 tour, including limited edition 'Infinity Tickets' available for as little as £20.
The band revealed that half of the tickets for the Hull shows would be reserved for local fans with HU, YO, DN, or LN postcodes, and that 10% of the proceeds would be donated to Music Venue Trust to support grassroots venues across the country.
However, many fans now find tickets once again out of reach, facing overwhelming queues of 90,000 within seconds of the presale going live.
Fans blast ticketmaster
Fans have taken to X to voice their outrage at Ticketmaster, describing the ticket-buying experience as a complete 'joke.'
One person raged on X: "I just don’t understand. I know 99% of them are scams but it’s so f**king unfair. I’m just a normal Coldplay fan with a code in at 9am, like I was told to and I’m 163,000th in the queue but yet there’s people already selling f**king tickets."
Another said: "POV: you joined the waiting room EARLY as soon as it went live to try and get Coldplay tickets but Ticketmaster doesn't like you what a mess, no way 150k+ pre-ordered."
A third posted: "Ticketmaster really need to stop giving presale codes to everybody because why is there 90k people ahead of me for a Coldplay show on a WEDNESDAY."
What has happened?
Coldplay fans have been met with chaos as they attempted to purchase tickets for the band’s highly anticipated 2025 tour. Tickets went on sale this morning for shows at Hull's Craven Park and London’s Wembley Stadium, but many were immediately faced with long queues exceeding 90,000.
As fans eagerly waited, they encountered a series of technical issues, including messages indicating "extremely limited ticket availability" and problems with authentication codes.
