How do I send flames tickets?

Sending Flames tickets is a great way to share the excitement of a Calgary Flames game with friends or family. There are a few different options for transferring Flames tickets electronically or by mail. In the opening section of this article, we’ll provide a quick overview of the different ways to send Flames tickets and the requirements for each method.

Transfer Flames Tickets Electronically

The fastest and most convenient way to send someone Flames tickets is to transfer them electronically through your Ticketmaster account. Here’s a quick rundown of how electronic ticket transfers work:

Select the Flames tickets you want to transfer and click “Transfer”
Enter the recipient’s name and email address or mobile number
The recipient will receive an email or text message with a link to accept the ticket transfer

Once accepted, the tickets will appear in the recipient’s Ticketmaster account

Electronic ticket transfers are usually free and happen instantly. The recipient must have their own Ticketmaster account to accept mobile or email ticket transfers. This makes electronic transfer the best option for sending Flames tickets to friends or family who already have Ticketmaster accounts.

Requirements for Electronic Transfers

There are a few important requirements to keep in mind when transferring Flames tickets electronically:

Only tickets bought from Ticketmaster can be transferred through Ticketmaster accounts
Both the sender and recipient must have Ticketmaster accounts
Tickets can only be transferred once – the recipient cannot transfer them to someone else

Tickets must be transferred at least 1 hour before the event start time

As long as both parties have Ticketmaster accounts and you initiate the transfer more than 1 hour before game time, transferring tickets electronically is a quick and easy process.

Transfer Tickets by Mail

For recipients who don’t have Ticketmaster accounts, you can transfer tickets by mail. Here are the steps involved:

Log into your Ticketmaster account and select the Flames tickets you want to transfer
Choose the “Transfer by Mail” option
Enter the recipient’s name and mailing address

Ticketmaster will mail the printed tickets to the recipient

Mailing tickets can take 5-10 business days in the US and 10-20 international. Make sure to initiate the transfer early enough that the recipient receives the tickets before game day.

Requirements for Mailed Transfers

Transferring tickets through the mail has a few limitations to be aware of:

An $8.50 fee per order to print and mail tickets
Tickets must be mailed to a street address, not a P.O. Box
International mailings may have additional delivery fees

Allow enough time for mail delivery before the event – at least 10-20 days
Tickets can only be transferred once

Mail delivery requires more time and has an associated fee, but it’s the only option if the recipient doesn’t have their own Ticketmaster account.

Transfer Tickets Directly Outside the Venue

For last-minute ticket transfers, you can meet the recipient directly outside the venue and transfer tickets in person. Here is the process:

Agree to meet the recipient outside the venue on the day of the event
Both parties must be present with ID to transfer tickets

Tickets can be transferred electronically through the Ticketmaster app or printed tickets can be handed over in person

On-site ticket transfers allow you to get tickets to someone right before the event when there isn’t enough time to transfer them electronically or through the mail. However, it requires coordinating a precise meetup time and location outside the venue.

Requirements for On-Site Transfers

There are a few constraints to direct on-site ticket transfers:

Both sender and recipient must be present outside the event venue with ID
Tickets must be transferred within 4 hours of the event start time
There is no option to transfer tickets if there are delays preventing you from meeting up

Printed ticket stock must be in good, presentable condition

The narrow timing window makes on-site transfers risky. Make sure there is enough time to coordinate the handoff and get through security into the venue.

Share Calgary Flames Tickets via AXS

If you purchased Flames tickets through AXS instead of Ticketmaster, you can transfer them directly within your AXS account. Here is how it works:

Sign in to your AXS account online or on the mobile app
Find the Flames tickets in My Tickets and click Transfer
Enter the recipient’s email address or AXS account username

The recipient will receive an email to accept the ticket transfer
Once accepted, the tickets will appear in the recipient’s AXS account

AXS ticket transfers work much the same way as Ticketmaster electronic transfers. As long as both parties have AXS accounts, tickets can be transferred easily online in just a few clicks.

Requirements for AXS Transfers

AXS ticket transfers have very similar requirements to Ticketmaster:

Sender and recipient must have AXS online accounts
Tickets must be transferred at least 2 hours before the event

Transferred tickets cannot be shared again

Make sure both you and the recipient have AXS accounts well in advance to transfer tickets conveniently over email or mobile.

Share Tickets Bought from Ticket Resellers

If you purchased Flames tickets from a ticket reseller like StubHub, VividSeats or SeatGeek, you will need to transfer tickets through that company’s platform. Here is how it works:

Log into your ticket reseller account
Find the Flames tickets and select the transfer option
Enter the recipient’s email address or account username

The recipient will receive a notification to accept the transfer
Once accepted, the tickets will appear in the recipient’s account

Ticket resellers make it easy to securely transfer tickets to another member on their platform. As long as both parties have accounts, the process is straightforward.

Requirements for Reseller Transfers

Here are some specifications to keep in mind for transferring tickets bought from a reseller:

Both sender and recipient must have accounts on the same ticket reseller platform
Tickets often cannot be transferred within 24 hours of the event

A transfer fee may apply
Tickets can only be transferred once

Make sure to initiate reseller ticket transfers more than 24 hours in advance to avoid last-minute problems or fees.

Use an Official Ticket Exchange

Some teams and venues operate official ticket exchanges as a safer alternative to secondary resellers. The Calgary Flames offer an NHL Ticket Exchange powered by Ticketmaster.

Here is how it works:

List your Flames tickets for sale on the NHL Ticket Exchange

A buyer purchases them through the Exchange
You transfer the tickets directly to the buyer within Ticketmaster
The buyer receives the tickets in their Ticketmaster account

Selling tickets through the NHL Ticket Exchange allows you to transfer tickets safely to verified buyers for resale. This helps avoid fraud risks of general secondary markets.

Requirements for the NHL Ticket Exchange

There are a few rules specific to reselling tickets on the NHL Ticket Exchange:

Sellers must have a Ticketmaster account and original tickets

Buyers must have a Ticketmaster account
Tickets must be transferred at least 2 hours before the event
Ticketmaster sets the resale price on behalf of the seller

The NHL Ticket Exchange requires Ticketmaster accounts on both sides of the transaction but provides a safer, officially endorsed ticket resale option.

Give Away Flames Tickets for Free

If you cannot attend a Flames game and want to give the tickets to someone for free, you have a couple options:

Transfer via Ticketmaster or AXS: Follow the standard electronic transfer process, simply don’t charge the recipient.

List for free on the NHL Ticket Exchange: Set a price of $0 and transfer to the first person who claims them.

Giving away tickets for free is generous. Just be careful not to get scammed by someone claiming they need tickets for an emergency or charity case. Only give free tickets to friends or relatives you trust.

Donate Unused Calgary Flames Tickets

Instead of letting tickets go to waste, you can donate them to charity. A few options include:

Flames Foundation: Donate directly to their ticket program for kids.
Children’s Cottage Society: Donate tickets for foster kids and families in Calgary.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary: Donate tickets as rewards for their programs.

Inn from the Cold: Donate tickets for homeless youth to attend games.

Contact the charity ahead of time to ensure they can accept ticket donations and have enough notice to use them. This allows less fortunate hockey fans to enjoy NHL games.

Sell Flames Tickets You Cannot Use

Instead of letting spare tickets go unused, you can sell them through a few different options:

NHL Ticket Exchange: Resell through the official Flames resale marketplace.
StubHub: List tickets conveniently on this popular resale site.
VividSeats: Sell tickets easily on this large ticket marketplace.

Craigslist: Create a local listing to sell tickets at your own price.

Selling tickets on your own comes with some risk of fraud. Using an official exchange like the NHL Ticket Exchange provides more protection.

Use a Season Ticket Transfer Service

If you have Flames season tickets, you can transfer tickets conveniently to friends, clients or other users all season long through an exchange service like TicketManager or Ticket Forward:

List season tickets in a secure online exchange
Set your own prices or let the exchange suggest optimal resale prices
Exchange handles ticket transfers digitally to buyers

You get paid for tickets sold through the exchange

A season ticket exchange makes it easy to recoup the cost of unused tickets by reselling them across an entire season from a single platform.

Conclusion

Sending Calgary Flames tickets to someone else takes a bit of planning. Electronic ticket transfers through Ticketmaster or AXS are typically the fastest and most convenient option. For recipients without accounts, tickets must be mailed or handed off in person. Official ticket exchanges provide safe resale options. With a range of digital and in-person transfer methods, Flames fans have flexibility in securely sharing tickets for games.