Do I need to print PDF tickets?

Today most venues scan tickets off smartphones or have mobile tickets for entry into an event. However, there are still venues, events, teams, and artists that require tickets to be printed. Traditional E-tickets can often be either printed or used as a mobile ticket that is scanned off a smartphone.



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If tickets are only available as a PDF, don't rely on a physical copy — ask the seller to transfer it to your Ticketmaster account.

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Some venues require that the tickets are printed before arrival, while others may require the tickets to be shown from a mobile device.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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Meanwhile, a paper ticket won't tell you when your flight is canceled. Plus, a poorly printed boarding pass can render your ticket useless at the gate. Hoeller points out that printing a paper ticket and neatly folding it into your passport is much easier than juggling between your personal items and phone.

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