Yes, in 2026, most Ticketmaster "Print-at-Home" (PDF) tickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone screen, provided the barcode is clear and your screen is not cracked. However, there is a significant "legal catch": some venues specifically require a physical paper printout for security or logistical reasons. Furthermore, many high-profile events now use Ticketmaster SafeTix, which are mobile-only, rotating-barcode tickets that cannot be printed at all. If your ticket is a standard PDF, you should avoid using a screenshot, as the image quality may be too low for the scanners. The "pro-move" is to download the ticket to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay or save the PDF directly to your device to ensure you can access it even if the venue’s Wi-Fi is overloaded. Always check your confirmation email for specific "Paper Only" or "Mobile Only" instructions to avoid being turned away at the gate.