Shift4 Selected to Power Ticketing Transactions for San Diego FC
Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been chosen by San Diego FC (SDFC) to handle the team's ticketing transactions. SDFC, the newest MLS expansion team, will start competing in the 2025 season. The partnership aims to provide fans with a seamless ticket-buying experience. Shift4's solutions are already utilized by major professional sports leagues, colleges, and entertainment venues across the US, revolutionizing the way fans purchase and pay.
- Shift4 has secured a significant partnership with San Diego FC for handling ticket transactions.
- This collaboration involves the newest MLS expansion team, potentially increasing Shift4's market visibility.
- Shift4's technology is already trusted by major sports leagues and venues, indicating strong industry confidence.
- The partnership aims to enhance customer experience, which could lead to higher user satisfaction and loyalty.
- The financial terms of the deal with San Diego FC have not been disclosed, leaving uncertainty about the revenue impact.
- Shift4 may face significant competition from other payment solutions providers within the sports sector.
Shift4 will deliver a streamlined payment experience for Major League Soccer’s newest club
Shift4 to power payments for San Diego FC (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are thrilled to partner with Shift4,” said SDFC CEO Tom Penn. “Our goal is to provide our fans with the best ticket-buying experience, and Shift4 is the perfect partner to help us achieve this.”
Shift4’s integrated commerce solutions are used by every major professional sports league in the US as well as colleges, entertainment venues, and many other business verticals — transforming the way fans and guests shop, order, and pay.
“We’re thrilled to hit the ground running with San Diego FC for their debut season,” said Anthony Perez, Shift4’s SVP of Online Payments & Venues. “We’re excited to help deliver the best ticket buying experience possible for SDFC fans when the team kicks off next year.”
To learn more, visit shift4.com/sports-entertainment.
About Shift4
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit shift4.com.
About San Diego FC
San Diego FC is an expansion team in Major League Soccer, scheduled to begin play at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025. San Diego FC is jointly owned by Mohamed Mansour, a distinguished entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist with global ties in the sport, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in professional soccer. Manny Machado, San Diego’s perennial MLB All-Star, is an investor in the Club. San Diego FC is a proud member of the Right to Dream community, a group of youth academies and professional football clubs around the world. San Diego FC’s stated vision is to become the epicenter of football excellence and innovation in
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Media Contacts
Nate Hirshberg
SVP, Marketing
Shift4
nhirshberg@shift4.com
Vicky Mercado
VP, Communications
San Diego FC
vicky.mercado@sandiegofc.com
Source: Shift4
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