BARNSLEY, UK (June 21, 2024) – Tickets have sold out in under 48 hours for Battle Lines: Zak Chelli vs Callum Simpson on Saturday, August 3rd at Oakwell Stadium, the home of Barnsley F.C.
Following a priority window for Barnsley F.C season ticket holders and an exclusive BOXXER pre-sale yesterday, the final remaining tickets went on general sale yesterday at 12:00pm.
As fans rushed to secure their seats to witness local star Callum Simpson challenge Zak Chelli for the British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles, tickets have sold out in record time with just hospitality packages now available via BOXXER.com and Barnsley Football club, enquiries via: commercial@barnsleyfc.co.uk
Fans who have missed out on purchasing their tickets for a historic night of boxing at Oakwell can join BOXXER’s waiting list to be notified of any further ticket releases and/or returns. Sign up now at https://www.boxxer.com/waiting-list-3-aug/.
All the action will also be available to watch live and exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
BOXXER Founder & CEO Ben Shalom said: “The response to this event has been incredible. The sold out East Stand will be rocking as local lad Callum Simpson takes on defending champion Zak Chelli. This shows that Barnsley really do get behind their own. Fans and fighters can expect a red hot atmosphere inside Oakwell on Saturday, August 3rd.”
Barnsley F.C. Chief Executive Jon Flatman said: “We knew that the community would get behind Callum and the ticket sales show that this has certainly been the case. We would encourage anyone wanting to come along on 3 August to join the waiting list and I’d personally like to thank all those who have already purchased for their incredible support.”
Battle Lines: Chelli vs Simpson will kick-off the 2024/25 season for Barnsley F.C. with local star Callum Simpson challenging Londoner Zak Chelli for his British and Commonwealth Titles at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, August 3rd, one week before the new season begins.
This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, HELL Energy and That Prize Guy.