Bengals-Bills game cancellation: Will fans get refunds?

[Saxum]

https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/bengals-bills-game-cancellation-will-fans-get-refunds

 

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Attorney and sports law professor Michael McCann explained what the policy is in the event of a cancellation:

 

"Ticket holders will be entitled to a refund is the quick sort of answer," he said. "The Bengals ticket policy, just like other teams, contemplates a cancellation. And that's not unusual for any sort of venue to have a cancellation policy."

 

He said the refund will be the face value of the ticket.

 

Good luck getting refunds from private parties.

 

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Ticketmaster's policy states they will not be liable for travel or any other expenses in connection with the cancellation of the game.

Not fees either likely.

 

 

It is interesting how NFL has been selling to secondary resellers which almost sell much higher than amount team is selling because it helps their price seem more reasonable.

[uticaclub]

I had several tickets refunded for canceled events on Stubhub for Covid. Most resellers have policies too 

[ALLEN1QB]

Will I get $1000 i lost because JA didnt get me 5 fantasy points?

[mikemac2001]

Just now, ALLEN1QB said:

Will I get $1000 i lost because JA didnt get me 5 fantasy points?

I still think fantasy leagues should have just gone with a 80-90% projected points over just nothing 

[Homey D. Clown]

I was at the game and I personally don't care.  If I do get a refund, I'm going to immediately donate that money to Damar's charity, and anything T. Higgins may have available.  When you see someone essentially drop dead in front of you for a few minutes, it really made me not care about the money spent.  I don't want anyone who would like a refund to feel shamed, just wanted to share my feelings.

Edited January 6, 2023 by Homey D. Clown

[bigK14094]

The NFL will make good imho.  Tickets at face anyhow.  Bought from a reseller, well, maybe you get it, maybe not.  I had this happen in Flrodia a couple of years ago with Red Sox preseason game, private sale of seasons seats from the owner.  But, he made good immediately.  I didn't have to ask.  Thje Tv folks don't h ave anything to ask for, the audience was very  large, and they ran their commercials.  Maybe nobody watched them amid the drama, but, they got their broadcast time.  Now, about the schedule.  although the bye is desireable, you could argue that the Bills and the Bengals both got a sort of bye because of the canceled game.  So, time to heal.  Yes, 7 minutes were p layed, but that is about 1/8 of a game.  So, even if KC gets a bye, the Bills and Bengals also got a bye in these circumstances.  Yes, one more game to get to the SB, but, the bye argument is muted by this consideration.

[chongli]

https://www.bengals.com/tickets/refund

 

"Will I be refunded if I purchased tickets to the game? 

If you are a Season Ticket Member:

Your tickets, along with your parking, will automatically be credited to your account. There is no action required by you. The amount credited to your account will automatically be applied to your next Bengals invoice i.e. potential home playoff games or 2023 Season Ticket renewals. If you prefer a refund instead of an account credit, click here.

If you are a Season Ticket Member and resold your tickets through Ticketmaster:

Your tickets, along with your parking, will automatically be credited to your account. There is no action required by you. The amount credited to your account will automatically be applied to your next Bengals invoice i.e. potential home playoff games or 2023 Season Ticket renewals. If you prefer a refund instead of an account credit, click here.

Because you resold your tickets to the CIN-BUF game, Ticketmaster will reverse the resale transaction of your tickets. Note: If you have already received payment for the resale of your tickets from Ticketmaster, you will be responsible for returning these funds. Ticketmaster will provide detailed instructions on how to return payment.

If you purchased single game tickets:

The price of your tickets, any related fees, along with your Bengals parking (if applicable), will automatically be refunded back to the payment method used when you purchased your tickets. There is no action required by you.

If you purchased single game tickets and resold your tickets through Ticketmaster:

Prior to processing your refund, Ticketmaster will reverse the resale transaction of your tickets because you resold your tickets to the CIN-BUF game. This may take several business days. After the resale reversal has been processed, the price of your tickets, any related fees, along with your Bengals parking (if applicable), will automatically be refunded back to the payment method used when you purchased your tickets. There is no action required by you.

If you purchased resale tickets through a secondary market platform other than Ticketmaster:

Please contact customer support of the platform where you purchased your tickets."

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by chongli