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Waitlist Presales: raise your hand early, get first crack at tickets
A waitlist presale (or “Waiting List”) sends early-access invites to people who opted in before the rush. The list might be owned by a venue, the artist team, a promoter, a radio partner, or the primary ticketing platform. Invites typically arrive by email or SMS with a time window (time-frame) and simple checkout instructions.
Join any and all lists wherever offered—especially for sporting events, where teams often run ticket-holder waiting lists. Some waiting lists may even have fees attached, so review the details before you enroll.
Pro move: add yourself to multiple sources—venue newsletter, artist list, official ticket page, and local media/radio partners. If one fills up, another might still send you a Waitlist Presale invite.See Waitlist presales
We track many Waitlist Presale campaigns for our members.
Note: Some Exclusive/Official presales may require a Presale.Codes Membership. Watch your inbox once you’ve joined the list; invite windows are brief.
Who runs the waitlist & who gets invited?
Ownership varies: venues, artist/management teams, promoters, radio partners, ticketing platforms—and, for sports, the teams themselves. Invites usually prioritize people who signed up earliest or who match the show’s market (city/region). If you’re chasing a waitlist presale for a team or arena, check if fees apply before joining.
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What makes a Waitlist different from other presales?
Unlike wide-open password drops, Waitlists send invites directly to opted-in fans, often in smaller batches—smoothing traffic and improving the odds that real fans see inventory. If you’re comparing options, also consider Venue Presales, Artist Presales, Radio Presales, and Live Nation Presales.
How to join and actually use your invite
- Join the list wherever it’s offered (venue site, artist newsletter, radio partner page, official ticket page, or a team’s season-ticket waitlist).
- Watch your email/SMS for an invite with the presale window, link, and any password.
When theJust before the sale start time comes, open the official ticketing page (Ticketmaster, AXS, SeatGeek (when primary), Etix, etc.).- Follow the invite instructions (enter the password if provided), choose seats, and complete checkout.
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When do invites usually go out?
Most campaigns send invites the day before or the morning of the presale. High-demand shows (and sports) may issue waves. If you joined later, you might be placed in a later wave.
What tickets are in the presale window?
A dedicated block reserved for the waitlist presale—standard primary inventory with typical order limits and fees. Not every section appears; availability flexes with demand and venue allocation.
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Do Waitlists connect with other presale types?
Absolutely, and knowing how they connect is a huge advantage. Promoters almost never put all their eggs in one basket. Instead, they "stack" multiple presale windows to reward different groups of fans. A Waitlist Presale is a key part of this strategy, often running alongside or just before other opportunities.
Think of it this way: the artist wants to reward their mailing list, the venue wants to reward its local patrons, and a credit card partner wants to reward its members. This results in a layered schedule of presales. If your Waitlist invite doesn't work out or the seats aren't what you hoped for, don't lose hope—another window could be opening just hours later.
Here’s how a typical week might play out for a major tour:
- Tuesday: The official Artist Presale might happen first, often with some of the best inventory.
- Wednesday: The Waitlist Presale invites go out, offering another large block of tickets.
- Thursday: This is often the busiest day, with multiple presales running at the same time, such as a Spotify Presale, Venue Presale, Live Nation Presale, and various credit card offers.
Insider Tip: Each of these presales typically has its own "bucket" of tickets. The seats available in the Waitlist window might be completely different from the seats in the Venue presale. That's why it’s so important to have multiple options. If you get a Waitlist invite but don't love the available seats, you still have a great shot in another window later.
What if I signed up but why didn’t I hear back?
It’s one of the most frustrating feelings in ticketing, but it happens to everyone. Before you assume you were missed, run through this quick checklist of the most common reasons why an invite might not have arrived.
- Check Every Folder: Your invite is likely hiding. Manually search your entire email inbox (not just the primary tab) for the artist's name, the venue, or "Ticketmaster." Be sure to check your "Spam," "Junk," and especially the "Promotions" tab in Gmail.
- Confirm the Right List: Did you join the artist's general newsletter, or did you sign up specifically for the tour's Waitlist Presale on the official ticketing page? They are often two different lists, and only the tour-specific one gets the presale invites.
- High Demand vs. Limited Tickets: For massive tours, there are simply more fans than available presale tickets. To keep it fair, many invites are sent via a lottery-style, random selection. Not getting an invite doesn't mean you did anything wrong—it often just comes down to luck.
Pro-Tip: The best strategy is always to cast a wider net. For any show you can't miss, join every list available: the artist's, the venue's, and any partner lists. This multiplies your chances of getting a Waitlist Presale invite from at least one source.
Who runs the waitlist & who gets invited?
Ownership varies: venues, artist/management teams, promoters, radio partners, ticketing platforms—and, for sports, the teams themselves. Invites usually prioritize people who signed up earliest or who match the show’s market (city/region). If you’re chasing a waitlist presale for a team or arena, check if fees apply before joining.
Browse current Waitlist presales
What makes a Waitlist different from other presales?
Unlike wide-open password drops, Waitlists send invites directly to opted-in fans, often in smaller batches—smoothing traffic and improving the odds that real fans see inventory. If you’re comparing options, also consider Venue Presales, Artist Presales, Radio Presales, and Live Nation Presales.
How to join and actually use your invite
- Join the list wherever it’s offered (venue site, artist newsletter, radio partner page, official ticket page, or a team’s season-ticket waitlist).
- Watch your email/SMS for an invite with the presale window, link, and any password.
- At start time, open the official ticketing page (Ticketmaster, AXS, SeatGeek when primary, Etix, etc.).
- Follow the invite instructions (enter the password if provided), choose seats, and complete checkout.
Jump to today’s Waitlist windows
When do invites usually go out?
Most campaigns send invites the day before or the morning of the window. High-demand shows (and sports) may issue waves. If you joined later, you might be placed in a later wave.
What tickets are in the window?
A dedicated block reserved for the waitlist presale—standard primary inventory with typical order limits and fees. Not every section appears; availability flexes with demand and venue allocation.
Explore current Waitlist inventory
Do Waitlists connect with other presale types?
Often yes. A Waitlist Presale may run alongside or just ahead of venue/artist/radio/partner windows. If your slot closes, another presale may still be opening later that day.
I signed up—why didn’t I hear back?
Check spam/promotions, complete any double-opt-in, and confirm you picked the correct city/venue/team list. Oversubscribed lists can delay or limit invites. Cast a wider net: join multiple lists to improve your Waitlist Presale chances.