Chelsea Received £93,000 from ‘Unauthorised’ Ticket Site Linked to Co-Owner Todd Boehly
Chelsea accepted a £93,000 payment from Vivid Seats, a ticketing platform labelled “unauthorised” by the Premier League and linked to co-owner Todd Boehly, raising further scrutiny over the club’s relationship with the resale site.
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The Times
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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea Football Club received £93,000 during the 2023-24 season from Vivid Seats, a US-based ticket resale platform closely associated with co-owner Todd Boehly, who has been a director and investor in the company since 2021. This payment, disclosed in Chelsea’s latest accounts under “related party transactions,” comes despite the Premier League officially listing Vivid Seats as an “unauthorised ticket website” and advising fans to “exercise extreme caution” when using it. The nature of the payment is unclear, but Vivid Seats was a commercial partner during Chelsea’s US pre-season tour. The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has criticised Boehly’s ties to the resale platform, calling the relationship “inappropriate” and urging the Premier League to investigate.
- Payment disclosed: Chelsea received £93,000 from Vivid Seats during the 2023-24 season, listed in their financial accounts.
- Boehly connection: Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s co-owner, is a director and investor in Vivid Seats.
- Premier League warning: Vivid Seats is classed as “unauthorised” by the Premier League, which advises fans to avoid it due to inflated resale prices.
- Pre-season involvement: Vivid Seats was an official partner on Chelsea’s US tour, providing VIP packages and branding access.
- Supporter backlash: The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has criticised Boehly’s link to the company, highlighting tickets listed for over £1,000 and calling on the league to investigate.
- Ongoing concerns: Boehly has not publicly addressed the controversy despite multiple requests from fans.
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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
