wimbledon Set to Be Exempt From Ticket Resale Crackdown
London, UK – Wimbledon is poised to receive an exemption from upcoming government legislation aimed at curbing ticket resale for profit, according to reports.The exemption would apply to seats sold through the tournament’s debenture program, where tickets can fetch prices in the thousands of pounds.
The anticipated crackdown, designed to prevent individuals from selling tickets for more than their original cost – though resale platforms will be permitted to add fees – follows widespread complaints from fans, including those of Oasis, who faced inflated prices for reunion tour tickets.
The government’s measures seek to protect fans from exorbitant resale markups.however, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) argues its debenture programme is vital to the championships’ continued success, reinvesting all funds raised into facility growth.
“We support the government’s measures to protect fans and we are confident that the government recognises the crucial role that Wimbledon’s debenture programme plays in the continued success of the championships,” an AELTC spokesperson stated. “All of the money raised by Wimbledon’s debentures is reinvested into developing our world class facilities to ensure that we maintain our place as one of sport’s pinnacle events.”
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has been contacted for comment.
