Oasis fans across the UK were left disappointed as they found out that they did not secure a ballot entry for the additional Wembley dates announced by the iconic rock band. The band revealed that all the ballot spaces for the shows on September 27 and 28, 2025, have been allocated, leaving many fans feeling “gutted” at missing out on the chance to purchase tickets.
The demand for the additional Wembley shows has been described as “unprecedented” by the band, following the quick sell-out of their previous UK and Ireland tour dates last month. Fans who received a ballot code will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Saturday, but success is not guaranteed as tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
The private ballot was announced by Oasis last weekend, with entries limited to fans who signed into their Ticketmaster account on August 31 and joined an event-specific queue to purchase tickets, but were unsuccessful in completing an order. This new ticket sale strategy aims to streamline the process and reduce the stress for fans trying to secure tickets for the highly anticipated shows.
Despite the disappointment felt by many fans who did not receive a ballot code, there were some who were successful in securing a spot. Seventeen-year-old Nathan Palmer expressed his excitement at receiving a ballot code but acknowledged the tough competition he will face on Saturday to secure a ticket. He mentioned that during a previous ticket sale, Ticketmaster had raised prices significantly, making it unaffordable for him and his friends to purchase tickets.
Similarly, telecoms manager Simon Page shared his frustration at the ticket-buying process, highlighting the high number of tickets being resold at exorbitant prices. He recounted waiting in a long online queue only to have prices double by the time he could select tickets, and being thrown back to the end of the queue multiple times. Despite entering the ballot, he did not receive a code for the upcoming sale.
The band’s decision to not return to Knebworth Park in the future and rule out additional UK dates has caused mixed reactions among fans. Some are disappointed at missing out on the opportunity to see Oasis perform live, while others understand the band’s decision and are looking forward to the upcoming shows in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Manchester.
In light of the controversy surrounding the ticket prices for the reunion tour, with standard tickets more than doubling in price, the government and UK’s competition watchdog have pledged to investigate the use of dynamic pricing. Many fans have expressed their discontent with the ticket-buying process, citing website issues, being mislabeled as bots, and waiting in long online queues without success.
As fans await the upcoming ticket sale for the additional Wembley shows, they are hopeful that the new private ballot system will make the process smoother and more transparent. The three slots allocated for the sale on Saturday aim to accommodate a large number of fans and ensure that everyone has a fair chance to secure tickets for the highly anticipated performances.
Overall, the excitement and anticipation surrounding Oasis’ reunion tour have been dampened by the challenges faced by fans in securing tickets for the upcoming shows. Despite the disappointment felt by many, there remains a sense of hope and optimism among fans who are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see the iconic band perform live once again.