The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced a partnership with vivenu, a ticketing company dedicated to simplifying the purchasing process for fans.

This new partnership will enhance the fan experience through streamlined mobile ticket downloading, access to ticketholder accounts and a user-friendly platform. Mobile season tickets will be available for download as a single ticket that can be used for the entirety of the season. This transition is part of Valpo Athletics’ ongoing commitment to providing an excellent gameday experience.

“We are enthusiastic to welcome vivenu as the official ticketing partner of Valpo Athletics,” Interim Director of Athletics Laurel Hosmer said. “We will utilize vivenu’s capabilities as a technology leader in global event ticketing to best serve our dedicated fans. The platform’s focus on customer experience and its track record of success stood out in our search for a new ticketing partner. Those attributes will help us provide Valpo fans with first-rate ticketing services for years to come.”

The move to vivenu will simplify the buyer experience and will feature secure payment processing. The platform also offers comprehensive management tools including real-time reporting, inventory management, ticket-scanning capabilities and integration with other software systems. vivenu, which features a user-friendly interface that will help fans navigate the purchasing process efficiently and conveniently, will also provide valuable data analytics to the department.

“We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with Valparaiso University," said Darby M. Roggow, vivenu’s Director of Collegiate Partnerships. “The ticketing process is a crucial piece of the operational puzzle for an athletic department and it is vivenu's goal to create a user-friendly experience for Valpo and their fans. Our fully customizable platform will give Valpo the ability to control every step of this process, while maintaining 100% ownership of their customer data.”

Fans are encouraged to click here to book an appointment for a member of our ticket office staff to call to assist you with any and all ticket questions as the department transitions to vivenu.

Season tickets for football and volleyball are on sale now. A football season ticket package – featuring a six-game home slate that begins on Sept. 14 – is available for $74. Volleyball season tickets, featuring admission to all 14 matches including all Popcorn Classic matches, are available for $142.

As part of the department’s planning for the 2024-25 athletic year, Valpo Athletics carefully examined ticket prices and evaluated market conditions. As a result, the department will end a multi-year price freeze and institute an increase in ticket prices. Single-game football and volleyball tickets will be on sale on July 24 at the cost of $14 per ticket. Pricing for men’s and women’s basketball will be announced soon.

Valpo Athletics is now accepting season ticketholder deposits for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Reserve your seat today with a $75 non-refundable deposit for men’s season tickets and a $50 nonrefundable deposit for women’s season tickets. Fans are encouraged to utilize mobile ticketing for the 2024-25 season. If mobile tickets are not desired, season tickets will incur a $15 printing fee and must be picked up two days prior to the season opener.

Click here to purchase volleyball and football season tickets and make your deposit to reserve men’s and women’s basketball season tickets. Visit www.valpoathletics.com/tickets for more information.

About vivenu

vivenu is the technology leader in global event ticketing, offering a flexible and advanced ticketing platform that centers organizers' brands, sales, and business needs. Leading organizers make the most of their events with vivenu's full-service support and platform engineered for speed, customization, reliability, and connectivity to deliver secure, seamless, on-brand purchase and ticket management experiences resulting in satisfied customers and an optimized top and bottom line. The company's white-label ticketing platform empowers organizers around the world to gain full autonomy over their ticketing experience and customer data. With five global offices in Europe and North America, vivenu already powers the ticketing of more than 600 premier event enterprises in more than 40 countries and is trusted by brands such as the Grammy Awards, FC Schalke 04, Stanford University, Hockenheimring, ESL, and many more. For more information about vivenu, please visit www.vivenu.com.

vivenu Key Features

Streamlined Ticket Purchasing: intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for purchasing tickets online. This means that fans can easily browse available events, select their desired seats, and complete their purchase with just a few clicks.

Secure Payment Processing: ensures that all transactions are processed securely, providing peace of mind to both event organizers and attendees. Through the use of advanced encryption and security measures, vivenu protects sensitive payment information and prevents fraud.

Personalized Ticketing Options: allows event organizers to offer a variety of ticketing options to meet the diverse needs of their audience. This includes general admission tickets, season passes, group discounts, and more.

Comprehensive Management Tools: vivenu provides event organizers with a suite of management tools to streamline ticketing operations and maximize efficiency. This includes features such as real-time reporting, inventory management, ticket scanning capabilities, and integration with other software systems.