Coldplay Fans Swear By This Mysterious ‘Five-Minute Rule’—And It Might Just Be Your Golden Ticket to Wembley Madness!
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So, here’s a cosmic conundrum for you: could Mercury in retrograde be messing with your ticket-buying mojo— or is there some starry magic behind Coldplay fans’ newfound secret ‘five-minute rule’ that’s cracking the code to snag those sold-out Wembley tickets? With the British pop-rock maestros gearing up for a whopping 10 shows at the UK’s grandest arena, beginning Friday, August 22, fans are buzzing—not just about the music but about the clandestine trick to beat the scalpers and the notoriously fickle Ticketmaster system. If you’ve been pacing the living room, refreshing your page like it’s a lifeline, you’re not alone—Reddit threads are alive with tales of triumph and near misses, all hinging on timing your page reloads just right. Resale seats still linger on platforms like StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo, but with general admission hovering around £90 and VIP packages soaring near £799, it’s a celestial dance of patience and persistence. Ready to dance under the stars with Coldplay? Let’s unlock the secrets to when, where, and how to get in on the action before the cosmic curtain falls. LEARN MORE
Coldplay fans have discovered a secret ‘five-minute rule’ to bagging tickets for the band’s sold-out Wembley gigs.
In case you missed it, the British pop-rock group are preparing for 10 huge shows at the UK’s largest arena, with the first performance taking place on Friday, August 22.
There are still a handful of resale tickets available on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo.
Due to overwhelming demand, Ticketmaster recently released a batch of extra production tickets; but getting hold of the golden tickets is no easy feat, so fans are sharing a ‘hidden hack’ to boost your chances of making it to checkout.
On Reddit, one fan said: “Try to check Ticketmaster often. Once you enter the page for your date, refresh every five minutes.”
Another agreed, as they wrote: “I’ve managed to get tickets on Ticketmaster. You just have to keep refreshing. I got mine about 11pm last night.”
“You have to check several times a day but yes, it’s luck..” a third said. “I was lucky enough to get tickets for two dates at Wembley. You have to look last minute on the same day, there may be tickets [available].”
According to fans, general admission tickets cost around £90. So, when are Coldplay heading to Wembley, and where else can you snag seats? Find out everything you need to know below.
Fans have shared a secret ‘five-minute rule’ to secure tickets (Getty/Andrew Benge)
At the time of writing, you can purchase Coldplay tickets on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo. Resale prices start from £113.
If you’re after the VIP treatment, you can find hospitality packages on Seat Unique here. Prices start from £799.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites like the ones listed here.
As mentioned above, there are 10 opportunities to be a part of the crowd at Wembley Stadium. Coldplay will kick things off on Friday, August 22 with shows running until Monday, September 8. You can find a full list of dates below.
According to Set List FM, Coldplay played the below set list at last performance at Craven Park on Tuesday, August 19. The set list is likely to change depending on the venue, but will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Have you got hold of tickets yet? (Getty/Andrew Benge)
Wembley Stadium will open at 5pm with the first act starting at 6pm. Coldplay are expected to take to the stage from 8.15pm and the set will last for around two hours.
As for support acts, Starr, Tems, Beabadoobee, Chloe Qisha, Elyanna, and Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, have been confirmed to perform on select nights. See you there?
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