# Ticket-Reserving Apps The ShooWin App Helps Sports Fans Get Face Value Tickets to Sports Events By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tickets-to-sports-events References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/31/shoowin-lets-you-reserve-playoff-tickets-to-sports-events-on-the-cheap/?ncid=rss) & [shoowin](http://shoowin.com/) This app helps people [reserve playoff tickets to sports events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-game-ticketed-experience) at face value. Tickets to high-demand events often sell out quickly, partly because scalpers will buy in bulk to resell on websites like [Ticketmaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticketmaster). Unfortunately, they are often resold at exorbitant prices -- often thousands in difference -- and leave true fans unable to attend games. The ShooWin app allows sports fans to "access your bucket list at face value" and actually go to once in a lifetime type games. The smartphone application has yet to launch, but is currently [accepting beta testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diibs) for this spring. Backed by BBG Ventures, the startup has raised $1.25 million in seed funding and is presently working with leagues and teams on ticket reservation availability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Face-value Ticketing:** Opportunity to disrupt the ticketing industry by providing fans with the ability to reserve tickets to high-demand events at face value. - **Reserve-only Model:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a ticket reservation platform that eliminates scalpers and ensures true fans get access to tickets. - **Beta Testing for Apps:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing trend of beta testing apps to improve user experience and gather feedback before official launch. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Events:** Opportunity to leverage ShooWin's ticket-reserving app to revolutionize how tickets are sold and purchased for sports events. - **Ticketing and Events:** Opportunity for the ticketing industry to adopt a reserve-only model that eliminates scalping and improves access to tickets for fans. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative ticket-reserving apps that provide unique experiences for sports fans and event-goers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Ticket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fosi.md) - [Live Event Ticket Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticket-hero.md) - [Social App-Sourced Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-7.md) - [Streamlined Youth Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-sports-app.md) - [Betting-Ready Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-sports.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Live Event Subscription-Based Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-event-subscription.md) - [Curated Sport Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-live-moments-in-sport.md) - [Gen Z Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stadium-live.md)