As we previously reported here on eWn, the turnstile count for AEW All In 2023 was 72,265, according to the Freedom of Information office for the Brent Civic Centre.
The figure refers to individuals who had utilized their tickets at Wembley Stadium for the event, and it’s significantly lower than the announced attendance of 81,035.
Wrestlenomics is reporting that an email from Brent Council member Chris Whyte has detailed the number as 85,258.
However, when Whyte was asked for clarification, he replied,
“Apologies, Yes, we’ve confirmed a revised figure for the turnstile entries of 72,265. Sorry for any confusion.”
So, what does this mean?
According to the report, the largest number (85,258) likely refers to the number of tickets distributed for AEW All In 2023.
This would include the paid attendance and comp tickets. The figure is slightly higher than WrestleTix’s estimated 83,131.
Paid attendance, the number of tickets purchased, is what AEW has claimed as 81,035.
However, this does not necessarily mean all tickets were used, which leads to the “turnstile count” of 72,265.
It was noted that venues don’t actually use “turnstiles” anymore, and many tickets never get punched.
A ticket is added to the “turnstile” count upon being scanned. Naturally, this would not include the unsold tickets on the secondary market.
The issue lies with the gap between AEW’s paid attendance claim and the turnstile count.
The 8,770 unaccounted tickets are 11% of tickets that were sold but not used.
However, multiple AEW sources have claimed that the 11% margin is typical for an AEW event, and the tickets sold number is accurate.
WWE WrestleMania 32 likely still has the paid attendance record, as its turnstile count was 80,709.
WrestleMania 32 is believed to have sold between 73,711 and 85,888 tickets and AEW All In 2023 would be in the middle of that range.
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AEW All In 2023: Understanding the Attendance Confusion
Recently, there has been some confusion surrounding the attendance figures for AEW All In 2023, one of the most highly anticipated wrestling events of the year. The reported turnstile count of 72,265 falls significantly short of the announced attendance of 81,035. However, according to an email from Brent Council member Chris Whyte, the actual number is stated as 85,258. So, what exactly does this mean?
According to a report by Wrestlenomics, the larger number of 85,258 likely represents the total number of tickets distributed for the event. This includes both paid attendance and complimentary tickets. WrestleTix estimated the figure to be around 83,131. On the other hand, AEW claims that the paid attendance was 81,035.
It is important to note that not all distributed tickets are necessarily used. This discrepancy between the claimed paid attendance and the turnstile count of 72,265 arises because venues no longer use traditional turnstiles, and many tickets are never scanned or punched.
The turnstile count refers to the number of tickets that were actually scanned upon entry. This count does not include unsold tickets on the secondary market. The 8,770 unaccounted tickets represent approximately 11% of the total tickets sold but not used.
Despite this gap, multiple sources within AEW have stated that an 11% margin is typical for their events, indicating that the claimed number of tickets sold is accurate. It is worth mentioning that WWE WrestleMania 32 still holds the record for paid attendance with a turnstile count of 80,709. WrestleMania 32 is believed to have sold between 73,711 and 85,888 tickets, placing AEW All In 2023 within that range.
While the attendance confusion may raise eyebrows, it is important to remember that ticket sales and attendance figures are often subject to various factors, including no-shows, complimentary tickets, and secondary market sales. The reported figures provide a snapshot of the event’s popularity and success, but they should not be the sole measure of its impact.
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