Tickets for the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium go on sale today, Friday, October 9, at 12pm. More than 80,000 tickets will be available for the December 11 bout, which marks the first time these two British rivals have met in the ring.
The fight brings together two world champions widely regarded among the best of the modern era. Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) secured his legendary status after claiming the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles with his victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015. Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) earned gold in the super heavyweight category at the London 2012 Olympics before embarking on a professional career that saw him become a two-time unified heavyweight world champion.
How to buy tickets for Fury vs Joshua
Boxing fans will have multiple avenues to purchase tickets for Fury vs Joshua once sales start, including official, VIP and resale platforms. Ticketmaster serves as the principal vendor for general admission tickets, with pricing expected to begin at £75. These most affordable seats will be located in the Principality's upper tiers, while those nearer to the ring in the lower tiers or on the floor can command prices exceeding £1,000.
Demand will likely be high, so fans may be placed in a virtual queue when sales get underway. To increase the chance of securing tickets, Ticketmaster recommends shoppers log on 15 minutes beforehand and disable any VPNs, private relay or browser extensions which conceal an IP address.
Tickets are also available through Seat Unique, which provides official tickets with VIP and hospitality packages. While typically more expensive than standard tickets, these generally come with added benefits such as premium seating and complimentary food and drink. Booking through Seat Unique often grants early event access and exclusive lounge facilities before and throughout the night. Included benefits can vary between packages, so it's advisable to check each package's terms when booking.
Resale tickets and viagogo
Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
After the general sale, tickets may appear on secondary fan-to-fan platforms like viagogo, where people can sell their tickets to fellow fans. These can be priced above face value but could be found cheaper nearer the fight depending on availability via primary channels.
When is Fury vs Joshua and how to watch
Fury vs Joshua will take place on Friday, December 11. Timings are yet to be confirmed but the main event ringwalks are expected to start around 1am UK time. The fight card for Fury vs Joshua is also unconfirmed, but Netflix has said it will include 'a star-studded undercard' featuring 'marquee fighters' from around the world.
Boxing fans choosing to watch from home can stream Fury vs Joshua and the entire fight card live on Netflix. It will be available at no extra cost as part of a standard subscription, which currently begins at £7.99 in the UK.
