Metallica presale, onsale and resale guide: Maximize your chances for Sphere tickets

Metallica is bringing its "Life Burns Faster" residency to Sphere in Las Vegas for eight shows across four weekends in October 2026. With the band’s "No Repeat Weekend" format and limited residency dates, demand for Metallica Sphere tickets is expected to be extremely high.

If you’re planning to attend, use this guide to stack every advantage so you give yourself the best possible shot at getting into Metallica at the Sphere.

How do presale tickets work for Metallica at the Sphere?

Metallica Sphere tickets roll out in multiple phases, beginning with fan club presales before expanding to wider partner presales. Here’s a full breakdown of every Metallica presale window, including exact start and end times.

Step-by-step guide for Metallica’s Artist Presale

Follow these steps in order so you’re fully set up for Metallica’s "Life Burns Faster" Artist Presale before tickets go live.

Step 1: Register for the Artist Presale (Ticketmaster Verified Fan) Go to Metallica’s official Sphere presale/Artist Presale page or Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan registration for these shows. Select the Life Burns Faster dates you’re interested in (if prompted), then fill out your name, email, phone number, and any requested details. Registration closes on Monday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, and you must complete it before that deadline to be eligible for Artist Presale tickets.

Step 2: Watch for registration confirmation After you register, Ticketmaster will send a confirmation (via email and/or text) that your request was received. If you don’t see anything, double‑check your spam or promotions folders and confirm you entered the correct email and phone number. Artist Presale access is not guaranteed for every registrant, so this confirmation is your signal that you’re in the system.

Step 3: Receive your Artist Presale code and link If you’re selected, Ticketmaster will send you a unique presale code and a direct ticketing link before the Artist Presale begins (often earlier the same day). This code is typically one‑time‑use and tied to your registration, so it can’t be broadly shared or reused for other fans or other shows.

Step 4: Join the Artist Presale on Ticketmaster On Tuesday, March 3, log in to your Ticketmaster account a few minutes early with your payment details already saved, then use your Artist Presale link to open the Metallica Sphere date you want.

For the October 1 & 3, October 15 & 17, and October 22 & 24 shows, the Artist Presale runs from Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET through Thursday, March 5 at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET.

For the October 29 & 31 shows, it runs from Tuesday, March 3 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET through Thursday, March 5 at 11:45 a.m. PT / 2:45 p.m. ET.

When the presale opens for your dates, enter your Artist Presale code in the offer/presale field, unlock tickets, choose your preferred section, and check out as quickly as possible—inventory is limited and may sell out.

Step 5: Use other presales if needed If you miss out during the Artist Presale, you still have backup options. Earlier fan club presales run on Monday, March 2 and stay open into Tuesday, March 3, and additional partner presales (Sphere, Live Nation, SiriusXM and others) run from Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET until Friday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.

Key details for Metallica's Sphere presales

Use this table as a quick-reference guide to every major presale window before Metallica tickets go on sale to the general public.

Earlier presales typically offer the best ticket selection, especially for premium seating and VIP inventory.

When do tickets for Metallica at the Sphere go on sale?

Tickets for Metallica’s "Life Burns Faster" residency at the Sphere go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET.

What happens if I don’t get Metallica presale or onsale tickets?

If you miss out during presale and the general onsale, SeatGeek is your best bet to still get in through resale.

Metallica at the Sphere will have heavy resale activity on SeatGeek, especially for weekends and premium seats, and every listing shows all-in pricing upfront with no surprise fees.

Tools like Deal Score help you quickly spot the best-value tickets, and every order is backed by SeatGeek’s Buyer Guarantee and delivered straight to your phone, so you can keep checking listings right up to show day with confidence.

What are the advantages of buying Metallica resale tickets?

For a high-demand show like Metallica at the Sphere, resale is often the most realistic way to get in.

Once presales and the general onsale sell through, SeatGeek’s resale market keeps unlocking new options as fans list and relist tickets, which means seats that never appeared during the primary sale can suddenly become available.

Resale also gives you flexibility: if your plans change and you decide to go closer to show week, you can still buy verified tickets instead of being shut out. And because resale prices move with supply and demand, you’ll often see tickets come down from early hype levels, especially as the date approaches.

On SeatGeek, that’s paired with all-in pricing, Deal Score to surface the best-value listings and the Buyer Guarantee, so you can chase a better seat or a better price without worrying about validity or surprise fees.

How to buy Metallica Sphere tickets on SeatGeek

Follow these steps to go from search to secured Metallica Sphere tickets in just a few clicks.

1. Search for Metallica Sphere tickets – Start by entering “Metallica” in the SeatGeek search bar on the website or via the app to see all available listings.

2. Compare listings – Browse tickets from multiple sellers in one place, with clear information about seat location, price and seller rating.

3. Use filters – Narrow your results by date, section or price range to quickly find tickets that fit your preferences and budget.

4. Check Deal Score – SeatGeek’s Deal Score evaluates the value of each ticket based on price and location, helping you identify the best deals at a glance.

5. Complete your purchase – Select your tickets, confirm your payment details and check out securely to lock in your Metallica tickets for Sphere.

If Metallica at the Sphere is on your must‑see list, SeatGeek is the one place where you can compare every option, avoid hidden fees and buy with peace of mind.