Mastercard Magic: How Ticketmaster Seamlessly Introduces Apple Wallet Support on iOS 18
iOS 18: Apple Wallet is Getting a Major Upgrade with Ticketmaster Integration
TL;DR
- Ticketmaster is updating its iPhone app to utilize iOS 18’s richer ticket format in Apple Wallet.
- Starting with the LAFC game on October 19, select digital tickets will support locating contacts, detailed venue maps, weather forecasts, and more.
- Venues and teams can customize the information displayed on their tickets, such as linking to a relevant app or website.
One of the lesser-known features of iOS 18 is support for richer tickets in Apple Wallet, and Ticketmaster is the first to adopt this new format. Starting with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) game on October 19, digital tickets for eligible events will offer deeper integrations into some of Apple’s other services, such as Maps, Music, Weather, and more.
Imagine having all the essential details about an event at your fingertips, right in the Apple Wallet app. With this new integration, you’ll be able to see the coordinates of your friends, weather forecasts, venue maps, and parking details – all in one place.
"The new, enhanced ticket in Apple Wallet experience puts fans closer to the action from the moment they add their pass to their iPhone," said Ticketmaster president Mark Yovich. "We’re proud to work with Apple to bring this enhanced ticketing experience to fans."
The enhanced ticket format will be supported by select events, including the LAFC game, which takes place on October 19. Miami HEAT will also adopt this new format in the future. iOS 18 users can browse the detailed view once they add eligible tickets to their Apple Wallet.
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