DFYT Academy | Ticketing Expertise for Event Professionals

The Economics of Empty Seats

Written by TicketCo | Jul 23, 2026, 11:48:46 AM

What you will learn

No-shows are one of the most talked about and least solved problems in the industry. Dominik brings rigorous academic research to a question most clubs still answer with gut feel, and shows you what actually works to bring fans back.

  • Why fans who hold a ticket do not always show up, and what the research says is really driving it
  • What no shows actually cost your club commercially, beyond the empty seat itself
  • How behavioural science can shape pricing and communication that gets more ticket holders through the door
  • How to turn academic research into practical decisions you can apply at your own club or venue