Attending a Penn State football game at Beaver Stadium is an incredible experience for any college football fan. With over 107,000 seats, Beaver Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the country. As a result, Penn State football tickets are always in high demand.
If you purchased Penn State football tickets but can no longer attend the game, you may need to transfer your tickets to someone else. Ticketmaster provides a safe and secure way to transfer tickets electronically. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to transfer tickets on Ticketmaster for Penn State football games.
Check if Your Tickets are Transferable
Before transferring tickets on Ticketmaster, you first need to check if your tickets are transferable. Here are some key things to look for:
- Print-at-home tickets are typically transferable.
- Hard stock tickets (traditional paper tickets) may or may not be transferable depending on the event.
- There may be limits to how many times you can transfer the tickets.
- Season tickets or tickets purchased as part of a season ticket package often cannot be transferred.
You can check your ticket delivery method and any ticket transfer restrictions by viewing your Ticketmaster account. Log in to your Ticketmaster account and find the order for your Penn State tickets. Click “View Order Details.” Here you will find the delivery method for your tickets (print-at-home vs. hard stock). You will also find any details on transfer limits.
Transfer Tickets on Mobile App
The easiest way to transfer tickets is by using the Ticketmaster mobile app on iOS or Android. Here are the steps:
- Launch the Ticketmaster app on your mobile device.
- Tap the “My Tickets” icon at the bottom.
- Select your Penn State football tickets.
- Tap the “Transfer Tickets” button.
- Enter the recipient’s email address or phone number.
- The recipient will receive an email with a link to accept the ticket transfer.
- Once the recipient accepts, the transfer is complete!
By transferring tickets directly through the app, you avoid any risks of fake tickets. The tickets remain in your Ticketmaster account until the recipient accepts the transfer. At that point, the tickets are placed securely in the recipient’s Ticketmaster account.
Transfer Tickets on Desktop
You can also transfer tickets from a desktop computer by logging into your Ticketmaster account. Here is the process:
- Go to Ticketmaster.com and log into your account.
- From the homepage, click “My Account” and select “My Tickets.”
- Find your Penn State tickets and click “View Details.”
- Select the “Transfer” button next to the ticket listing.
- Enter the recipient’s email address or phone number.
- The recipient will receive an email to accept the transfer.
The process is very similar to the mobile transfer process. The key difference is that you need to log into your Ticketmaster account on a web browser instead of using the app.
Transfer Tickets by Phone
For those uncomfortable with technology, you can call Ticketmaster directly to transfer tickets over the phone:
- Call Ticketmaster Customer Service at 1-800-653-8000.
- Provide the customer service representative your account information.
- Specify that you want to transfer your Penn State football tickets.
- Have the recipient’s email address or phone number ready.
- The Ticketmaster rep will take things from there and complete the transfer.
One thing to keep in mind with phone transfers is that Ticketmaster often charges a phone fee. You can avoid this fee by transferring tickets online instead.
Troubleshooting Ticket Transfers
Ticket transfers on Ticketmaster are generally quick and hassle-free. However, here are some things to keep in mind if you run into any problems:
- Make sure you entered the correct email address or phone number for the recipient. An incorrect recipient address is the most common issue.
- The transfer link or email may have expired if too much time has elapsed. Cancel the initial transfer and start a new one.
- If tickets already transferred to someone else, you cannot transfer them again. Tickets can only be transferred once.
- Certain tickets may not be transferrable if there are special restrictions. Check with the original ticket seller if you are unable to transfer.
- If technical issues persist, reach out to Ticketmaster Customer Support for assistance.
Reclaiming Transferred Tickets
In some cases, you may need to reclaim tickets that you transferred to someone else. For example, if the recipient does not accept the transfer in time, you may want the tickets back.
There are two ways to reclaim transferred tickets on Ticketmaster:
- Cancel the Transfer: If the recipient has not yet accepted the tickets, you can cancel the transfer. Simply log into your Ticketmaster account, go to your tickets, and select “Cancel Transfer.” The tickets will be returned to you.
- Contact Support: If the recipient already accepted the tickets, you will need to contact Ticketmaster support to reclaim the tickets. A representative can retrieve the tickets back into your account in exceptional circumstances.
Keep in mind that for most events, transfers are final once the recipient accepts the tickets. But in limited cases, Ticketmaster can pull back the tickets into your account.
Transferring Part of a Ticket Order
For Penn State football games, you may have purchased a large block of tickets but only want to transfer some of them. Fortunately, Ticketmaster allows you to easily split and transfer part of your ticket order.
When you select “Transfer Tickets” in your account, you will see each ticket listed separately. Simply check the boxes next to the specific tickets you want to transfer. Leave the other tickets unchecked. Then proceed with entering the recipient’s contact info and complete the transfer.
This makes it easy to transfer just a few tickets and hold onto the rest of your order. You can transfer tickets to multiple people by doing each transfer separately.
Selling Transferred Tickets
Keep in mind that when you transfer tickets to someone, you are only transferring ownership – you are not setting a sales price. If your goal is to sell Penn State tickets for cash, you will need to handle that transaction separately from the Ticketmaster transfer.
You have a few options for selling transferred tickets:
- Agree on a ticket price beforehand, complete the transfer, and then handle payment separately.
- List the tickets for sale on a resale site such as StubHub and transfer after purchase.
- Use the NFL Ticket Exchange built into Ticketmaster to list tickets for sale to other fans.
No matter what resale method you choose, you can securely transfer the tickets afterwards through your Ticketmaster account. Just make sure payment and ticket transfer are two separate steps when selling tickets.
Transferring Ticketmaster Electronic Tickets
For certain events, Ticketmaster issues electronic tickets rather than printable PDF tickets. These digital tickets are immediately loaded into your Ticketmaster account or app.
Transferring electronic tickets works the same way as transferrable print-at-home tickets. You can easily send electronic tickets to someone else through your Ticketmaster account and the Ticketmaster app.
The key benefit of electronic tickets is security. Since there is no PDF ticket that can be screenshotted or duplicated, it protects fans from fraud. The tickets remain locked in Ticketmaster accounts until event access.
Tickets Cannot be Transferred After Event Starts
Ticketmaster implements a cutoff for ticket transfers once the event begins. This is to prevent unused tickets from being transferred after the event starts.
For Penn State football games, you usually cannot transfer tickets once kickoff happens. The tickets remain locked in your account.
So if you cannot attend a game, make sure to complete any ticket transfers beforehand. Otherwise you may be stuck with unused tickets.
Transferring Student Ticket PSU Football Tickets
Penn State students can purchase discounted season tickets through the Penn State Student Ticket Lottery. However, student tickets have unique transfer rules.
Student tickets can only be transferred to other current Penn State students. The recipient must have an .psu.edu email address for the transfer to be valid.
Furthermore, student tickets have limits on the number of games they can be transferred. Typically student tickets can only be transferred up to 5 games in a single season.
Check the Penn State Athletic Ticket Office website for the most up-to-date policies on student ticket transfers. Keep the special rules in mind when transferring any student ticket orders.
Scanning Transferred Tickets at Beaver Stadium
Once the ticket transfer is complete, the recipient simply needs to have the tickets in their Ticketmaster account on game day. Here are some tips for getting into Beaver Stadium with transferred tickets:
- Save the tickets to your mobile Ticketmaster app. You can scan directly from the app.
- Print the PDF tickets and bring to the game. Print-at-home tickets have QR codes that are scanned.
- Make sure your account reflects the successful ticket transfer if you are the recipient.
- Have your photo ID ready – Penn State cross checks IDs with ticket accounts.
- If transferring close to game time, have the original ticket holder send a screenshot showing you in their Ticketmaster account.
As long as the tickets successfully transferred to your account, you will have no issues scanning into the game. Enjoy the exciting atmosphere at Beaver Stadium cheering on the Nittany Lions!
Conclusion
Transferring tickets on Ticketmaster is a convenient way to securely send tickets to anyone you choose. Whether you are transferring tickets to friends, family, or even selling them to other fans, Ticketmaster includes protections against fraud and abuse.
While the transfer process is generally straightforward, be sure to follow any specific rules for student tickets or other special event tickets. Also leave enough time to complete transfers in advance of the event start. With mobile ticketing, Penn State football fans can easily exchange and share tickets while avoiding the risks of paper tickets.
Now that you know how to safely transfer tickets for Penn State games, you can regift tickets to fellow fans when plans change. Just log into your Ticketmaster account on desktop or mobile app, select the transfer option, enter recipient details, and confirm the transfer. Enjoy the game in State College!