Playbook

The Ticket Buying Playbook

A clear path to better seats at better prices — without babysitting apps. Learn the plays, then let Pingseat do the monitoring.

Always Monitoring

Set it and forget it. Pingseat watches listings 24/7 and pings you when seats hit your target.

Precision Filters

Track by section, row, price (incl. fees), and quantity. Value seats — not just the last row.

No Autobuy

You stay in control. Review the listing and choose where to check out.

How this page works

These are the five core plays. Each card gives you the gist and links to a deeper guide. Read straight through, or jump to what you need.

Turn plays into pings

1) Set your target

Pick the game, section(s), row range, quantity, and max price per ticket (including fees).

2) Set & forget

Pingseat monitors continuously. No scheduled checks. No refreshing.

3) Get the ping

When a listing matches, you’re notified instantly. You choose where to check out.

Pro tips

Time + alerts = edge

Combine mid-morning midweek checks with alerts. You’ll catch dips others miss.

Avoid panic buys

Spot spike triggers early (rivalry, star returns, primetime) and buy before hype windows.

Target value sections

Pick sections that trade below reputation (e.g., corners with great sightlines). Filter for those.

Think seasonally

Plan around soft spots (NBA Nov, NHL Jan midweek, midseason NFL vs non-rivals, MLB April midweek).

Turn the Playbook into Pings

Set your sections, set your price, and let Pingseat watch prices for you.

Don’t just read about deals — get them

Create a free alert and be the first to know when tickets hit your price.