A team spokesperson said that “less than 1% of the 2023-24 season ticket member base received this communication"Getty Images
The Sabres have notified season ticket holders who resell many of their game tickets on the secondary market that they will “need to purchase a state-required $5,000 reseller license before they can renew their membership,” according to Michael Petro of the BUFFALO NEWS. The team said in an email that it has “changed its season ticket membership terms and conditions, ‘particularly in light of the recent ticket reseller laws in New York State.’” A team spokesperson said that “less than 1% of the 2023-24 season ticket member base received this communication -- a majority of the accounts being from out of state.” Many teams have been aiming -- and some have taken steps -- to “reduce the number of ticket brokers and others purchasing season tickets primarily to sell them on the secondary market.” Petro notes N.Y. “does not forbid the resale of tickets, nor does it allow for the elimination of brokers,” but state officials are now “making an effort to do more to protect the consumers making these purchases.” Petro notes the Sabres will “reserve these season ticket holders’ seats through April 8,” giving them enough time to “obtain and provide proof of a properly issued state reseller license.” The team said in an email that seat locations “will not be guaranteed after that date” (BUFFALO NEWS, 3/11).
