Four things Oasis fans must know before today's 2027 tour announcement

The Oasis 2027 tour is just hours away from being announced and fans are in a frenzy awaiting more details on how they can nab tickets.While tickets could technically go on sale at 4pm, music industry sources have reported that they will likely drop by the end of next week - sparking what looks set to be a major scramble at Ticketmaster and other ticketing platforms. Fans will remember the chaos of trying to buy tickets for the Live ‘25 tour, with more than 10 million people from 158 countries queuing online at peak times on ticketing sites.Many fans left the virtual queue empty handed, with only about 1.4 million to 2.2 million tickets available across the UK and Ireland tour dates.Oasis fans are eagerly anticipating a tour announcement later PA WireDemand drove up prices and and tickets - which started at £73 for basic seats and £135 for general admission standing - surged drastically, with resale rates hitting £350.There will also be real-time updates to notify fans during the queue when cheaper tickets sell out.Ahead of potential pre-sales and general sales, we’ve put together some tips on how to navigate buying tickets.Sign up to pre-sale ticketsPre-sale tickets are available to buy before tickets are released to the general public and are a chance for Wonderwall superfans to get ahead of the curve.It’s a good idea to sign up to Oasis’ mailing list, as last time they did a ballot for presale, which came a day earlier than general sale.Fans can also sometimes get pre-sale access through providers like 02 and Three UK, but this seems less likely with Oasis tickets. Read MoreThere is a chance that companies like Live Nation, American Express and Mastercard may offer pre-sale or general sale options for customers. Create Ticketmaster account Sign up on Ticketmaster if you haven’t already and add or update your payment and delivery information for faster checkout. Add your phone number and verify your account using a one-time code.Prep everything before 4pm - this means charging your devices, signing in to your Ticketmaster account, clearing your browser’s cache, and avoiding using a VPN. The tour announcement was teased last week with a drone display in Manchester PAThe waiting room, if there is one, will typically open 15 minutes before the sale. Once the queue opens, Ticketmaster will tell you where you are in line.While some fans advise refreshing every ten seconds before the ticket sale starts, Ticketmaster instructs users not to do this once the sale has begun as they could lose their place and be sent to the back of the queue.Open Ticketmaster in just one browser window It may appear to increase your chances if you have multiple tabs open, this could hinder the buying process. It will only allow one booking at a time so you may end up losing your tickets if you go between tabs. Instead, open Ticketmaster on different devices. Queue to buy from both website and app Use both forms of Ticketmaster to increase your chances of getting tickets. Some fans have stated that using the app is an easier experience.