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ticketless

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[tik-it-lis] / ˈtɪk ɪt lɪs /

adjective

  1. not having or carrying a ticket, such as for using public transit or attending an event.

  2. not issuing paper tickets; using only electronic tickets or passes.

  3. not requiring a ticket to use or attend; free of charge.


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It was ticketless fans’ fervor for Los Cafeteros, as the team is known, that helped create the chaotic scenes at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium when thousands swarmed the 2024 Copa America final against Argentina.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Even after the show began, hundreds of ticketless fans braved the rain to listen to their idols outside the venue.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The data was released after a campaign group submitted a Freedom of Information request to SWR, which said the overall rate of ticketless travel was about 3.9%.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

The start of the final of the Americas' most prestigious football tournament was delayed by 80 minutes after ticketless fans forced their way into Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

For the babu's encouragement, and to increase the panic of the ticketless, the engineer was blowing the whistle at short intervals.

From The Ivory Trail by Mundy, Talbot

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