Profeco demands clear BTS ticket prices from Ticketmaster in Mexico

Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has received over 4,700 complaints from BTS fans over lack of ticket price information. The agency urged Ticketmaster and Ocesa to publish full details before presale. The South Korean band's concerts are scheduled for May 2026 at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.

Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) stepped in amid complaints from thousands of BTS fans, known as ARMY, demanding transparency in ticket sales for the group's concerts in Mexico. From January 15 to 18, Profeco logged 4,746 consumer requests and emails seeking intervention due to the lack of official information from Ticketmaster.

Profeco head Iván Escalante confirmed during President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning briefing that the agency had already reached out to Ticketmaster via the Concilia Exprés system, which enables direct communication. “We got in touch with the provider from the start,” Escalante stated. Profeco also plans to meet with fans who held a peaceful march on January 19 to its offices in Mexico City's Doctores neighborhood.

In an official statement, Profeco urged Ocesa to provide clear and truthful information, including full ticket prices, additional fees, sales conditions, details on dynamic pricing, and VIP packages. It also requested data on presale ARMY tickets and general sale availability. Fans, via accounts like @btsmexicoborahaeworld, called the march demanding “clear map and prices before presale and NO to dynamic pricing”.

Ticketmaster released the seating map on Sunday night, confirming a 360-degree circular stage with all assigned seats and no general standing areas. Prices will be revealed during the virtual queue on presale day. In other countries, such as South Korea, they range from 2,392 to 3,189 Mexican pesos; in Japan, up to 5,042 pesos for VIP.

The performances are part of the BTS World Tour 2026, scheduled for May 7, 9, and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. The 79-show tour across 34 cities begins April 9 in Goyang, South Korea, and accompanies the album Arirang, releasing March 20, 2026.

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The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has opened an investigation into Ticketmaster for lack of clarity in selling tickets for BTS concerts in Mexico, while President Claudia Sheinbaum diplomatically requested additional dates from South Korea's prime minister. Resale platforms like Stubhub and Viagogo face fines up to 4 million pesos for abusive practices. The high demand sold out the 150,000 available tickets in just 37 minutes.

Following pressure from fans and Profeco, Ocesa K-Pop announced that BTS concert ticket prices in Mexico City will be published on January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The shows are scheduled for May 7, 9, and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros, with exclusive ARMY pre-sale on January 23.

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The pre-sale for BTS concerts at Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros sold out quickly on January 23, 2026, but not without issues: thousands of ARMY fans reported difficulties accessing Ticketmaster, with virtual queues up to 200,000 people and accusations of variable pricing. Confirmed dates are May 7, 9, and 10, with tickets ranging from 1,767 to 13,330 Mexican pesos. Big Hit Music warned about fraudulent resale sites.

Following the initial pre-sale suspension due to technical failures, Fanki's ticket sales for the March 2026 Mexico vs. Portugal friendly resumed and sold out rapidly, fueling fan frustration and calls for investigation into potential irregularities.

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Bad Bunny will kick off 2026 with three concerts in Medellín, signaling the start of a packed schedule of international shows across Colombia. This diverse lineup features global artists and festivals that will boost the local economy. High demand is already affecting tourism and hospitality.

The Feria Nacional de San Marcos in Aguascalientes unveiled its full 2026 lineup, featuring over 30 artists in free concerts from April 18 to May 10. Highlights include J Balvin, Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and Empire of the Sun at the Foro de las Estrellas. The event marks its 198th edition with cultural activities and shows across 93 hectares.

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Bad Bunny has announced a new section called 'Los Vecinos' for his eight sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP in Mexico City, as part of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour. Tickets for this general zone go on sale December 3, 2025. The location of 'La Casita', the alternate stage that has sparked controversy, has also been confirmed.

 

 

 

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