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Returned Coldplay Wembley Tickets Sell Out After Strike-Forced Date Changes

Licensing constraints from Tube strikes pushed fans toward costly plan changes, with resale risks rising.

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Overview

  • Coldplay moved their Wembley shows from September 7 to September 6 and from September 8 to September 12 due to London Underground industrial action and safety licensing rules.
  • Tickets already purchased remain valid for the new dates, and a refund window closed at noon BST on September 2.
  • Returned tickets released exclusively via Ticketmaster at 11:00 BST on September 3 were snapped up quickly, leaving many fans empty-handed after long online queues.
  • Fans reported seeing numerous listings on resale sites such as Viagogo, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Seat Unique, but buyers were warned that some tickets may be invalid if original terms prohibit transfer.
  • Affected attendees described significant extra costs to rebook travel and accommodation, with one fan citing nearly £1,000, as guidance highlighted alternative routes and National Express coaches during Tube disruption.