May 7th, 2024
After kicking off their eighth season as partners, Minnesota United and Portland Timbers will continue to use SeatGeek’s ticketing technology to power all their matches and events
SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced partnership extensions with Minnesota United FC and the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer (MLS). SeatGeek’s modern technology and philosophy of continuous innovation were key reasons for the clubs’ extension choices.
Each entering an eighth year of partnership, MNUFC and the Timbers were two of the first clubs in MLS to partner with SeatGeek back in 2017. Over the ensuing years, SeatGeek has significantly expanded its footprint in the league, growing its primary ticketing partnerships to encompass eight MLS teams. This sustained expansion and the recent extension stand as a testament to SeatGeek’s modern tech stack and its ability to deliver superior fan experiences.
"Aligning with a company like SeatGeek, whose ethos resonates with our commitment to our fans, has been pivotal," added Minnesota United Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Bryant Pfeiffer. "Their cutting-edge technology and fan-first approach have been game changers, enhancing every aspect of the game day experience. We're excited to continue this journey together, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sports entertainment."
“Producing an exceptional matchday experience is a main priority of the Timbers, and SeatGeek’s partnership has been a major factor in achieving that over the years,” Chief Revenue Officer Joe Cote. “Their innovative approach to ticketing sets us up for success and allows us to build community around soccer."
SeatGeek's strategic expansions and partnerships across major sports leagues, music, theater, and beyond—including partnerships across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the English Premier League—underscore the flexibility and appeal of SeatGeek’s platform. Just last year, SeatGeek renewed its partnerships with the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans and the NWSL's Kansas City Current and embarked on its inaugural seasons as the primary ticketing technology provider for the NHL's Florida Panthers and the NBA's Utah Jazz.
"Our journey in MLS has been a story of innovation and success, constantly pushing the boundaries to provide an improved fan experience,” said Russ D'Souza, co-founder of SeatGeek. “We're proud to see our technology not just meeting, but exceeding expectations, as we continue to redefine what a ticketing platform can do for fans and partners alike."
ABOUT SEATGEEK
SeatGeek is on a mission to transform the live event experience for fans, teams and venues. By combining a consumer marketplace with innovative primary ticketing box office technology, SeatGeek has become a high-growth global ticketing leader. SeatGeek delights fans through industry-first features including: Deal Score, its proprietary ticket rating technology; Rally, its event-day operating system; and SeatGeek Swaps, the first return policy offered by a major ticketer. In parallel, the platform's open-ecosystem enterprise ticketing software empowers teams, venues and promoters to efficiently grow their businesses while delivering the superior experience that all fans deserve.
SeatGeek is proud to partner with some of the most recognized names in sports and live entertainment across the globe, including the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Cavaliers, Florida Panthers, and Liverpool F.C., as well as the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), NASCAR, nearly half of the English Premier League (EPL) and multiple theaters across NYC's Broadway. Curious? Visit www.seatgeek.com.