TicketLock lets sports fans secure tickets at face value by purchasing a “Lock” for a specific matchup. Users pay a modest fee; if the selected game occurs, they can buy the ticket at its original price, otherwise they receive a full refund. The platform currently offers locks for major events like the US Open, showing potential savings of several hundred dollars compared to resale markets.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sports fans often face inflated resale prices for tickets to high-demand matchups, and traditional ticketing platforms provide no mechanism to guarantee face‑value purchases for specific games.
Solution
TicketLock offers a “Lock” system that lets fans reserve the right to buy a ticket at its original face value for a chosen matchup. Users pay a modest fee to create a Lock; if the selected game occurs, they can purchase the ticket at the listed face price, avoiding resale markups. If the matchup does not happen, the fee is not charged, eliminating financial risk. The platform displays upcoming events, expected savings versus resale markets, and automatically processes the ticket purchase once the matchup is confirmed. This model provides a transparent, risk‑free way to secure seats at major sporting events.
Target Audience
Primary customers are sports enthusiasts who regularly attend high‑profile games and seek to avoid secondary‑market price inflation, as well as occasional fans looking to secure tickets for specific matchups without financial risk.
Features
- Browse a catalog of upcoming tournaments and individual matchups across all sports
- Purchase a Lock for a specific game by paying a small, upfront fee
- Automatic notification and ticket purchase at face value when the locked matchup is confirmed
- No charge incurred if the selected matchup does not occur
- Real‑time display of face‑value ticket price and estimated savings compared to resale listings
- Dashboard to track lock status, upcoming events, and purchase confirmations