IRVINE, California – May 16, 2024 – The Orange County Riptide and TicketSmarter announced an agreement today that makes TicketSmarter the official ticket resale marketplace partner of the Orange County Riptide Baseball Club.
“We are proud to support the OC Riptide and its student-athletes as we expand our roster of collegiate summer ball,” TicketSmarter CEO Jeff Goodman said. “We look forward to developing a strong relationship and providing an elevated ticketing experience for Riptide fans.”
As the official ticket resale marketplace, TicketSmarter will gain exclusive marketing and sponsorship rights for OC Riptide and give fans a safe, trusted platform where they can buy and sell tickets. The Riptide joins a growing list of 300-plus colleges and universities, as well as more than 30 conferences, in the U.S. partnering with TicketSmarter.
“The Orange County Riptide is excited to partner with TicketSmarter and give the Orange County community more access to all types of events.” said Craig Russell, President of the Orange County Riptide Baseball Club. “We believe this partnership will elevate the fan experience for not only Riptide fans but all of Orange County.”
Reserved seats and General Admission Season Tickets are now available for purchase. Single game tickets for all 23 home dates during the 2024 summer season are $8 for Reserved Seats and $5 for General Admission.
About TicketSmarter:
TicketSmarter is an online ticket marketplace and a proud member of the Digital Ally Companies (NASDAQ: DGLY). TicketSmarter offers tickets to more than 125,000 live events ranging from concerts to sports and theater shows.
TicketSmarter is a primary and secondary ticketing solution for events and high-profile venues across North America including more than 300 professional sports teams and collegiate athletic departments. TicketSmarter is also dedicated to giving back through contributions to charitable organizations.
To learn more about TicketSmarter, visit TicketSmarter.com, and follow @TicketSmarter on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
About Orange County Riptide Baseball Club:
The Orange County Riptide is a wood bat, summer collegiate baseball organization that competes yearly in the California Collegiate League (CCL) from June to August. Established in 2015, top level college baseball players come to Orange County to showcase their talents to professional scouts and to improve their game upon returning to college.
Numerous Riptide alumni have gone on to play professionally after spending the summer in Orange County, Calif. Notable OC Riptide alumni that have advanced all the way to Major League Baseball include Caleb Killian (Cubs), Dominic Fletcher (Diamondbacks) and Trey Lipscomb (Nationals).
The fan-friendly atmosphere, the unequaled access to the future stars of professional baseball, affordable tickets and concessions and the elite level of baseball on the field has led to the Riptide’s popularity growing year after year. To learn more about the Orange County Riptide, visit: OCRiptide.com and follow @ocriptidebaseball on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and @OCRiptide on X (formerly Twitter).
