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Garth Brooks’ Battle Plan: Denver Fans Crush Ticket Bots
Garth Brooks Wants You to Be Ready: How to Get Tickets for His Denver Concert
Hey there, concert fans! Country superstar Garth Brooks has a really important message for anyone hoping to see his Blame It All On My Roots Tour stop in Denver. The short version? Get prepared before tickets go on sale.
Here’s the simple, step-by-step guide to making sure you don’t miss out.
Why the Rush? The Denver Show Details
Garth Brooks is bringing his tour to Ball Arena on September 4th and 5th. Denver is only the second stop on the whole tour (the first was Indianapolis), so demand is going to be huge.
IMPORTANT POINT: THE TICKET BASICS
- On-Sale Time: Friday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. MT SHARP
- Where to Buy: Ticketmaster website or the Ticketmaster App only
- Price: $155.25 total for every single seat ($140 ticket + $5.25 facility fee + $10 service charge)
- Limit: 8 tickets per purchase
- Fair Play: No presales, no early box office sales. Everyone buys at the exact same time.
The Secret Weapon: The Virtual Waiting Room
You might be wondering, "Why do I have to be ready early?"
Ticketmaster uses a Virtual Waiting Room to stop "bots" (automated computer programs that scalpers use to buy up tickets instantly). Think of the Waiting Room like a digital lobby.
Here is the golden rule Garth wants you to know:
Join the Waiting Room BEFORE the queue opens (up to 30 minutes early).
This helps Ticketmaster verify you are a real human, not a bot, giving you a fair shot at tickets.
Your 5-Step "Be Ready" Checklist
Don’t wait until 10:00 a.m. to start! Follow these steps right now or well before Friday morning:
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Get a Ticketmaster Account
If you don’t have one, create it now. If you do, sign in and make sure you remember your password. -
Update Your Payment Info
Go to your account settings and add/update your credit/debit card. Do this now so you don’t have to type numbers in a panic when it’s your turn to buy. -
Update Your Personal Info
Make sure your name, email, and mailing address are current. -
Enter the Waiting Room Early
On Friday, July 31, go to the event page on Ticketmaster between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. MT. Click the button to join the Waiting Room. - STAY PUT!
Once you are in the Waiting Room, leave the browser tab or app open. Do not refresh. Do not close it. Just wait. When the clock hits 10:00 a.m., the system will randomly assign everyone in the room a spot in the final buying queue.
Garth’s Take on the Big Picture: Scalpers
Garth didn’t just talk about the waiting room. He spoke from the heart about ticket scalping (people buying tickets just to resell them for huge profits).
"I don’t know why scalping is still legal. I think a lot of the problems with ticket purchases would go away if scalping were made illegal."
He sees the Waiting Room process as a way to protect the fans—the people who have supported his career for decades.
Quick Summary
| Action Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Create/Sign in to Ticketmaster Account | Right Now |
| Update Payment & Personal Info | Right Now |
| Join Virtual Waiting Room | Friday, July 31, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. MT |
| Tickets On Sale | Friday, July 31, 10:00 a.m. MT SHARP |
| Concert Dates | Sept 4 & 5 at Ball Arena |
| Price (All-In) | $155.25 per ticket |
The Bottom Line: The system is designed to be fair, but it only works if you do the homework early. Get your account ready today, join the Waiting Room early on Friday, and keep that window open!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What happens if I join the Waiting Room at 10:00 a.m. instead of early?
You can still join, but you lose the "early verification" benefit. Ticketmaster uses the pre-sale time to check that you are human. Joining early proves you’re a real fan, not a bot script, which helps keep the queue clean for everyone.
2. Can I buy tickets on the Ball Arena box office website or at the venue window?
No. Garth specifically set this up so ALL tickets go on sale at the same time only on Ticketmaster (website or app). There are no box office sales and no presales for fan clubs, credit cards, or venues.
3. Are there better seats for more money? What about cheap seats?
Every single seat in the house is the same price: $155.25. Floor seats, lower bowl, upper deck—it’s all one flat price. It’s "first come, first served" for seat selection once you get into the buying queue.
4. I got into the Waiting Room. Can I switch tabs or check email while I wait?
We strongly advise against it. Keep the Ticketmaster tab/app front and center. If the system thinks you left (or if your computer goes to sleep), you might lose your spot in line.
5. What if I get an error when I try to pay?
Because you updated your payment info in Step 2 above, this is much less likely! But if it happens, double-check the card expiration date and billing zip code. You usually have a few minutes to fix it before your cart times out.
Good luck, and enjoy the show!
