TicketNetwork

The TicketNetwork Affiliate Program focuses on promoting tickets to concerts, theater performances, sports events, and more through TicketNetwork’s platform. Affiliates can use a wide variety of promotional tools, including banners, text links, and a white-label ticketing site, to drive traffic and sales. The program offers competitive commission rates and access to a vast inventory of event tickets. It's an ideal program for bloggers, content creators, and websites in the entertainment, travel, or lifestyle niches.

Category
Travel and Hospitality
Rating
6.9 / 10
Commission
Up to 12.5%
Commission Model
RS
Cookie Duration
45 days
E-Mail
Travelpayouts support
Software
Travelpayouts
TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) – Rating Breakdown
Category: Tours & Activities · Commission: 6%–12.5% of ticket price · Cookie: 45 days · Rewarded: Desktop web only
Overall: 6.9 / 10

TicketNetwork is a ticket marketplace (sports, concerts, and theatre) available through Travelpayouts. The offer’s core strengths are the high headline commission (up to 12.5%), a 45-day cookie, and the fact that tickets tend to have a relatively high average order value (the program highlights ~$350+ AOV). The main trade-offs are operational: commissions are only credited after the event date passes and the order is not cancelled, and the offer is rewarded on desktop web only (mobile web and app are not rewarded in the offer details).

Best fit: event discovery + “tickets for…” intent pages Commission base: ticket price only Not rewarded: Mobile web Not rewarded: App Restrictions: No coupons · No media buying · No video platform

TicketNetwork’s Travelpayouts offer uses a percentage commission, with the rate determined by partner type:

  • 6% of the order amount for partners who qualify as ticket comparison sites
  • 12.5% for other partners

An important “math” detail in the offer: commissions are calculated on the ticket price only. Service fees and shipping fees are not included in the commissionable amount.

Commission reality check: The rate can be excellent, but the base excludes non-ticket fees and the payout is gated by the event passing (see payout section).

Cookie lifetime: 45 days.

The 45-day window is above-average for event ticketing and gives additional room for users who browse events and return later to purchase.

Practical implication: A longer cookie helps, but attribution can still be overwritten if the user clicks other affiliates during comparison.

TicketNetwork’s payout logic in Travelpayouts is highly specific: the commission is paid when the date of the event has passed and the order has not been cancelled.

  • Approval timing can be delayed (especially for events scheduled weeks/months out).
  • Cancellations remove eligibility for commission (the order must remain valid through the event date).
  • Payments to affiliates are processed by Travelpayouts on the network’s payout schedule once the commission is confirmed/available.
Why not 7+: The “event must pass” rule can create long confirmation lag compared with programs that approve shortly after purchase.

The offer documentation is unusually clear on the exact commercial mechanics:

  • Commission rates are explicit (6% vs 12.5% partner type).
  • Cookie lifetime is explicit (45 days).
  • Rewarded platforms are explicit (Desktop web only).
  • Commission base is explicit (ticket price only; no services/shipping).
  • Confirmation rule is explicit (paid after event date passes and order not cancelled).
  • Allowed/not allowed promotion channels are listed inside the offer.
Transparency trade-off: The rules are clear, but they are strict—especially the desktop-only reward and the “event must pass” approval gate.

The score is calculated using the following formula:

(Trustpilot Score × 0.7) + (Internal Review Score × 0.3)

  • Trustpilot rating: 3.5 / 57.0 / 10 (converted by ×2)
  • Internal review score: 8.0 / 10

Ticketing marketplaces can produce polarized feedback (fees, delivery timing, resale context). The Trustpilot score reflects mixed customer sentiment, while the internal score assumes the offer is workable for affiliates given clear rules and a defined payout logic.

Result: (7.0 × 0.7) + (8.0 × 0.3) = 4.9 + 2.4 = 7.3 / 10

TicketNetwork’s appeal is anchored in mainstream demand categories: concerts, sports, and theatre. The offer highlights an average order size over $350, which can translate into meaningful per-sale commission even after excluding service/shipping fees.

  • High-intent queries (“tickets for [artist/team/show]”) can convert quickly when inventory is available.
  • Seasonality is predictable (sports seasons, tour announcements, holiday theatre peaks).
  • Repeat demand exists, but commissions remain per-order rather than recurring revenue share.

The offer allows multiple content channels but has clear restrictions and a platform limitation:

  • Allowed (content creation): Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter
  • Not allowed: Video platform
  • Allowed (cashback service): Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter (Video platform not allowed)
  • Allowed (travel business): Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter (Video platform not allowed)
  • Personal bookings: allowed
  • Coupons or promo codes: not allowed
  • Media buying: not allowed
Main friction: Desktop-only reward eligibility plus “no video platform / no coupons / no media buying” reduces channel flexibility compared with broader retail offers.

(Higher score = less competition)

Event ticketing is highly competitive, especially on headliner terms (major artists, major teams, large venues). Competition is not only SEO-based—users often compare multiple marketplaces, which increases last-click overwrite risk.

  • Highest competition: broad “tickets” terms and mega-events.
  • More winnable: long-tail event pages, niche venues, local event clusters, and evergreen “event calendars” by city.
  • Program-specific limiter: mobile web is not rewarded, narrowing the conversion surface.

TicketNetwork runs via Travelpayouts, so the support experience is primarily network-driven: offer documentation, tracking links, reporting, and payout configuration are handled inside the platform.

  • Clear offer rules reduce ambiguity (commission base, cookie, rewarded platforms, confirmation logic).
  • Support needs tend to focus on tracking validation and the long confirmation timeline for future-dated events.
  • Channel restrictions and desktop-only reward eligibility make policy alignment important for consistent results.
🟠 Final Verdict
High commission · strict mechanics

TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) is a high-commission ticketing offer with clear rules: 6%–12.5% on ticket price only, a 45-day cookie, and commissions confirmed only after the event date passes and the order is not cancelled. The biggest operational constraints are that the offer is rewarded on desktop web only (mobile web and app are not rewarded) and promotion rules exclude video platform, coupons, and media buying.

Overall Affiliate Value: 6.9 / 10 — strongest for desktop-focused event intent pages and audience segments that purchase on desktop rather than mobile.

Commission Structure TicketNetwork runs via Travelpayouts — percentage commission by partner type, with commission calculated on ticket price only
6%–12.5%

TicketNetwork’s offer on Travelpayouts pays a percentage of the order amount, but the rate depends on how the partner is categorized in the offer: ticket comparison sites receive one rate, while other partners receive a higher rate. A key detail in this program is the commission base: payouts are calculated on the ticket price only, and do not include service fees or shipping fees.

Reward rate range: 6%–12.5% Ticket comparison sites: 6% Other partners: 12.5% Commission base: ticket price only Excluded: service fees Excluded: shipping fees
Commission element What TicketNetwork offers How it’s applied in practice
Rate (ticket comparison sites) 6% of the order amount This lower rate applies specifically to partners who qualify as ticket comparison sites under the offer’s classification.
Rate (other partners) 12.5% of the order amount This higher rate applies to partners outside the “ticket comparison site” category.
Commissionable amount Ticket price only The commission is calculated using only the ticket price portion of the cart total.
Non-commissionable amount Excluded: service fees + shipping fees Any add-on costs and delivery/shipping charges do not increase the commissionable base.
Offer economics signal Program highlights average order size over $350 Higher ticket prices can produce meaningful per-sale commissions even with the “ticket-only” base rule (fees don’t count, ticket value does).
What the structure rewards most
  • High-value tickets (premium seats, high-demand events)
  • Headliner event intent (artist/team/show-specific searches)
  • Desktop purchase behavior (this offer is rewarded on desktop web only)
  • Fast conversion journeys (less time for users to click competing affiliate links)
What reduces the effective payout
  • Service fees and shipping do not count toward the commission base
  • Lower rate classification if a partner is treated as a ticket comparison site (6%)
  • Highly competitive “tickets” journeys (users often compare multiple marketplaces before purchase)
  • Future-dated events can delay confirmation (commission is paid after the event date passes and the order is not cancelled)
Commission math example (base rule):
If a cart total is $420, but $90 of that is service/shipping fees, the commission is calculated on the remaining $330 ticket price. The percentage applied is 6% (ticket comparison sites) or 12.5% (other partners), based on partner classification.
Visitor takeaway: TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) pays 6% or 12.5% depending on partner type, and the commission is calculated on ticket price only (service fees and shipping fees are excluded). This makes the offer most valuable when ticket price (not fees) is the main driver of cart size.
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Target Market Who TicketNetwork converts best with (GEO coverage, event buyer personas, and the important “desktop-only” rewarded platform note)
Tickets · Sports · Concerts · Theatre

TicketNetwork is positioned as an online ticket marketplace covering sports, concerts, and theatre. In Travelpayouts, the offer is marked for Worldwide targeting and is listed in the Tours & Activities category. The biggest operational constraint for audience targeting is platform eligibility: the offer is rewarded on desktop web, while mobile web and in-app orders are shown as not rewarded.

Primary GEO: Worldwide Language shown: American English Rewarded: Desktop web Not rewarded: Mobile web Not rewarded: App Best fit: Event-intent audiences
Best-fit audience personas
  • Concert ticket buyers searching by artist/tour name and city/venue
  • Sports fans searching by team matchup and venue (season-driven demand)
  • Theatre & showgoers searching by show title and dates
  • Last-minute buyers looking for near-term availability (often time-sensitive)
  • Gift purchasers buying tickets around holidays and special occasions
Traffic environments that typically align with this offer
  • Event discovery pages (city calendars, “what’s on” listings)
  • Artist/team/show intent pages (“tickets for…” patterns)
  • Venue pages (seating guides, parking/entry info + ticket link placement)
  • Communities and social discussion spaces where users plan attendance
  • Desktop-heavy audiences (important due to desktop-only rewarded platform)
Segment What tends to convert Key constraint / note
Worldwide (default) Users searching for specific events (artist/team/show) with clear date/location intent. Reward eligibility is tied to desktop web orders; mobile web and app are listed as not rewarded.
High-intent “tickets for…” searches Query patterns like “tickets for [event]”, “tickets [team vs team]”, “tickets [artist] [city]”, and venue/date combinations. Users often compare multiple marketplaces, which can increase attribution overwrite risk inside cookie windows.
Local event hubs (city/venue clusters) City guides, venue pages, and seasonal calendars that surface events with clear CTAs. Works best when purchase behavior skews desktop (office browsing, at-home planning, larger-screen checkout).
Content channel compliance (Travelpayouts listing) Content creation/cashback/travel business are marked as allowed across Website, Social, Messaging, App, and Newsletter. The offer listing shows Video platform: not allowed, plus Coupons/promo codes and Media buying as not allowed.
Practical “Target Market” line for your directory:
Worldwide audiences buying event tickets online (sports, concerts, theatre), with conversions credited on desktop web orders; mobile web and app orders are listed as not rewarded in the offer details.
Visitor takeaway: TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) is best aligned with event-intent audiences (artist/team/show + date/location). The defining targeting detail is platform eligibility: the offer is listed as desktop-web rewarded, while mobile web and app orders are shown as not rewarded.
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Payouts & Payment Methods TicketNetwork runs via Travelpayouts — commissions become payable only after the event date passes (and the order isn’t cancelled), with affiliate payments processed by Travelpayouts
Paid on post-event validity

TicketNetwork’s commissions inside Travelpayouts are not finalized at the moment of purchase. The program’s payout rule is explicit: the commission is credited as payable only when the event date has passed and the order has not been cancelled. This means reporting can show a long “pending” period for future-dated events, and cancelled orders do not generate payout. Affiliate withdrawals are then handled by Travelpayouts using the payment methods available in the affiliate’s payout profile.

Commission payable when: event date passed Not payable if: order cancelled Who pays affiliates: Travelpayouts Rewarded platform: Desktop web only Not rewarded: Mobile web & App Minimum payout: method/account-dependent
Item What the program uses What it means for payouts
When a sale becomes payable Commission is paid when the event date has passed and the order is not cancelled. For events far in the future, commissions can remain pending until after the event. The “approval lag” is tied to the event date, not the click date.
Cancellation impact The order must remain active through the event date. Cancelled orders do not qualify for commission, even if the original click tracked successfully.
Rewarded platforms (eligibility) Desktop web is rewarded; mobile web and app are listed as not rewarded. Orders completed on mobile web or in-app are not eligible for commission under the offer’s platform rules, which directly affects payable earnings.
Who processes affiliate payments Affiliate payouts are processed by Travelpayouts. The withdrawal schedule, payout status, and transaction delivery depend on Travelpayouts’ payout processing and the affiliate’s payout profile.
Payment methods Payment options are the ones enabled inside the affiliate’s Travelpayouts account and can vary by country. Different payout methods can have different minimum thresholds and processing times, set at the account/payment-method level.
What typically creates a “long pending” period
  • Events scheduled weeks/months ahead (commission waits until after the event date)
  • High season schedules (sports seasons, major tours) where purchases happen far in advance
  • Orders needing to remain valid through the event date (cancellations remove eligibility)
What can reduce payable earnings
  • Order is cancelled before the event date
  • Purchase completed on mobile web (listed as not rewarded)
  • Purchase completed in-app (listed as not rewarded)
  • Affiliate balance remains below Travelpayouts’ withdrawal minimum for the selected payment method
Simple payout timeline:
User buys tickets today → commission appears in reporting → remains pending until the event date passes → if the order is not cancelled, the commission becomes payable → affiliate withdrawal is processed by Travelpayouts using the payment method set in the payout profile.
Visitor takeaway: TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) is a post-event validation offer: commissions become payable only after the event date has passed and the order is not cancelled. Reward eligibility is also platform-specific (desktop web rewarded; mobile web and app listed as not rewarded). Affiliate payments are issued through Travelpayouts using the payment methods available in the affiliate’s account.
Affiliate Approval Requirements TicketNetwork runs via Travelpayouts — what’s required to join, and the promotion methods the offer allows (plus the key desktop-only reward condition)
Network offer · Rule-based

TicketNetwork is available as an offer inside Travelpayouts. Approval is primarily driven by whether your promotion channels match the offer’s allowed promotion methods & channels. The offer lists multiple allowed channel types (website/social/messaging/app/newsletter), while explicitly restricting several high-leverage methods (notably video platforms, coupons, and media buying). In addition, payout eligibility is tied to platform: TicketNetwork is listed as rewarded on desktop web only.

Join via: Travelpayouts Target GEO: Worldwide Allowed channels: Website / Social / Messaging / App / Newsletter Not allowed: Video platform Not allowed: Coupons Not allowed: Media buying Rewarded platform: Desktop web only
Step 1 — Travelpayouts account setup
Required

TicketNetwork is promoted through Travelpayouts, so an active Travelpayouts account with completed profile details is the baseline requirement.

Step 2 — Join the TicketNetwork offer
Required

Access is governed by the offer rules shown in the Travelpayouts offer page. The practical “approval filter” is whether the promotion channel you use is listed as allowed for this offer.

Step 3 — Use only allowed promotion methods & channels
Strict

TicketNetwork’s offer details explicitly mark what is allowed and what is not. Staying inside these rules is the core requirement to keep tracking clean and commissions eligible.

Step 4 — Respect the platform eligibility rule (desktop-only rewards)
Important

The offer lists rewards as applicable to desktop web, while mobile web and in-app orders are listed as not rewarded. This is not just a tracking note — it materially affects whether commissions become payable.

Promotion method Status (as listed) What that means for eligibility
Content creation Allowed: Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter · Not allowed: Video platform Content-led promotion is permitted across the listed channels, but video platforms are explicitly excluded for this offer.
Cashback service Allowed: Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter · Not allowed: Video platform Cashback-style placements are permitted on the listed channels, but not on video platforms.
Travel business Allowed: Website, Social media, Messaging platform, App, Newsletter · Not allowed: Video platform “Travel business” channel type is listed as allowed for this offer (with the same “no video platform” limitation).
Personal bookings Allowed The offer listing marks personal bookings as allowed (unlike many travel offers that restrict this).
Coupons or promo codes Not allowed Coupon-site positioning and promo code distribution are listed as not allowed for this offer.
Media buying Not allowed Paid acquisition / media buying is explicitly marked as not allowed in the offer’s promotion rules.
Rewarded platform condition Desktop web rewarded · Mobile web & App not rewarded Even with compliant promotion methods, orders must complete on desktop web to be eligible under the offer’s rewarded-platform rule.
What most commonly causes rejection or lost commissions
  • Promotion via a video platform (explicitly not allowed)
  • Using coupon/promo code positioning (not allowed)
  • Running paid ads / media buying (not allowed)
  • Driving purchases that complete on mobile web (listed as not rewarded)
  • Driving purchases that complete in-app (listed as not rewarded)
Fast compliance snapshot (offer rules)
  • Allowed channels include Website, Social, Messaging, App, and Newsletter
  • Video platform is explicitly not allowed
  • Coupons and Media buying are explicitly not allowed
  • Reward eligibility is tied to desktop web checkout
Practical approval summary line:
TicketNetwork (via Travelpayouts) is approved primarily by channel compliance: Website/Social/Messaging/App/Newsletter are allowed, while Video platforms, Coupons, and Media buying are not. Reward eligibility is listed as desktop-web only (mobile web and app are not rewarded).
Visitor takeaway: TicketNetwork approval is essentially rule compliance inside Travelpayouts. The offer allows multiple content and community channels, but explicitly restricts video platforms, coupons, and media buying, and commissions are tied to desktop web orders (mobile web/app are listed as not rewarded).