TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are warning fans attending tonight's Game 7 against the Seattle Mariners about ongoing "ticket management issues." This announcement comes as Ticketmaster faces technical difficulties linked to a significant outage of Amazon Web Services, a cloud computing platform that supports various online services.
The Blue Jays posted on social media that they are collaborating with Ticketmaster to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. They advised fans to refrain from managing their tickets until further notice. The game is set to begin shortly after 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre.
The outage, which began on Monday, has disrupted online activities globally, affecting numerous websites and applications, including social media platforms and banking services. Amazon has stated that it is working to restore its cloud services.
Fans have expressed frustration on social media, reporting difficulties accessing their electronic tickets. One user shared a screenshot of an email from Rogers, indicating a ticket transfer for the game but noted they were unable to accept it due to the ongoing issues.
The Blue Jays secured their spot in this decisive game with a victory over the Mariners on Sunday. The winner will advance to the World Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As the situation develops, the Blue Jays and Ticketmaster are expected to provide updates to ticket holders regarding entry procedures and any potential contingencies in place for the game.