World Championships Back Side Seat Tickets

World Championships Back Side Seat Tickets

Discounted Backside Seat tickets for World Class Finals are only available for groups competing at World Championships.

Ticket reservations will open as defined on the timeline and will close upon reaching capacity or on the date mentioned below (whichever comes first).

Only the group’s Primary or Financial contact can reserve these backside tickets. 

Backside Seat 2026 Timeline

February 18th – Ticket reservations open at Noon EST for $30 each (all divisions)

February 23rd – Ticket price increases to $40 each

February 25th – Last day to place a reservation

March 18th – Last day to pay invoice 

Backside Seat Reservation & Payment Process 
  • After your reservation is placed, we will create your group’s ticket account.  If you have purchased WGI tickets recently, please use the email address associated with that account on your reservation form. 
  • Payment will NOT be collected at the time you place your reservation.  Invoices will be sent for Backside Seat reservation through your WGI Ticket account starting on March 11th.
  • A credit card will be the only form of payment accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). 
  • All invoices must be paid by March 18th.  Unpaid reservations will be cancelled the next day.
  • World Class Groups:
        • Follow the process above, including payment by March 18th. 
        • Once your tickets are assigned and paid for, they will be “frozen” in your account and you will be unable to transfer them until World Class Finalists are announced on Friday.  
        • If your group makes World Class Finals, your payment will be returned and the tickets removed from your account.  
        • World Class Finalists groups will have a reserved section in the arena during World Class Finals. 
 
Additional Information
  • All Backside Seat sales are final; no refunds will be issued. 
  • All tickets will be mobile delivery only. 
  • If available, additional tickets may be purchased by visiting World Championships Headquarters (Boesch Lounge) during World Championships week. 

Backside Seat Max Ticket Allotment Formula:

Groups who did NOT purchase PLUS Pass:
Max # of seats allowed = the number of performers +10 

Groups who purchased PLUS Pass:
Max # of seats allowed = the number of performers + 10 + 7 (PLUS Pass addition)