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How to get tickets to the world's biggest events
These are plain, fan-to-fan guides to entering the official ticket ballots for the biggest events in sport. Every one is free to enter where we say so, and the only route we ever headline is the official one.
A ballot (also called a lottery, draw or drawing) is how organizers hand out high-demand tickets: you register in a set window, winners are picked at random, and you pay face value only if you are drawn. Here is how to enter each one.
How do I enter the Tokyo Marathon 2027 ballot? Dates and odds
Last verified 9 July 2026
The Tokyo Marathon 2027 general entry ballot runs 14-28 August 2026 and is free to enter. Results 18 September. Eligibility, fees, and the member draw.
How do I get Masters 2027 tickets? Application and odds
Last verified 9 July 2026
The Masters 2027 ticket application closed June 20, 2026. Results land by email in late July 2026. Free to apply, prices and odds if selected.
How do I get Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets? October sale guide
Last verified 9 July 2026
The RWC 2027 ballot is over. The next chance is the first-come-first-served sale on 1 October 2026 at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. Prices, setup, what to expect.
How to Get Wimbledon 2027 Tickets: Every Route Explained
Last verified 9 July 2026
The free myWimbledon public ballot is the main route to Wimbledon 2027 tickets, expected to open Sept 2026. The LTA ballot, The Queue, odds and debentures.
How ticket ballots work: the honest guide
Last verified 8 July 2026
What a ticket ballot is, why Wimbledon, the Masters and the Olympics use them, what entering costs (usually nothing), your real odds, and how to avoid resale scams.
How to get 2027 Open tickets: the St Andrews ballot
Last verified 8 July 2026
The 2027 Open ticket ballot at St Andrews closes 3pm BST on 24 July 2026. Free to enter with a free One Club membership. How to apply, dates, prices and your real odds.
How to get LA28 Olympic tickets: register by 22 July
Last verified 8 July 2026
Registration for the LA28 Olympic ticket draw (Drop 2 and the Visa Presale) closes 22 July 2026. Free to register, worldwide, ages 18+. How it works, dates and odds.