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A season ticket is a ticket
Ticket (admission)

A ticket is a voucher to indicate that one has paid for admission to an event or establishment such as a theatre, movie theater, amusement park, zoo, museum, concert, or other attraction, or permission to travel on a vehicle such as an airliner, train, bus, or boat, typically because one has paid the fare....
 that grants privileges over a defined period of time.

In sport
Sport

Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of regulation of sport or traditions and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determinant of the outcome , but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor...
, a season ticket is a ticket
Ticket (admission)

A ticket is a voucher to indicate that one has paid for admission to an event or establishment such as a theatre, movie theater, amusement park, zoo, museum, concert, or other attraction, or permission to travel on a vehicle such as an airliner, train, bus, or boat, typically because one has paid the fare....
 that grants the holder access to all regular-season home games for one season without additional charges. The ticket usually offers a discounted price over purchasing a ticket for each of the home games for a season individually. In some sports, season ticket holders are usually allowed to buy tickets for other home matches (such as cup, trophy
Trophy

A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and usually afterwards serves as proof of merit. They are most often awarded with sporting events....
 or playoff
Playoff

A playoff or final in sports is a game or series of games played after the regular season is over with the goal of determining a league champion, or a similar accolade....
) earlier than other fans, and may be given priority when buying tickets for their team's allocation at an away game.






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A season ticket is a ticket
Ticket (admission)

A ticket is a voucher to indicate that one has paid for admission to an event or establishment such as a theatre, movie theater, amusement park, zoo, museum, concert, or other attraction, or permission to travel on a vehicle such as an airliner, train, bus, or boat, typically because one has paid the fare....
 that grants privileges over a defined period of time.

In sport
Sport

Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of regulation of sport or traditions and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determinant of the outcome , but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor...
, a season ticket is a ticket
Ticket (admission)

A ticket is a voucher to indicate that one has paid for admission to an event or establishment such as a theatre, movie theater, amusement park, zoo, museum, concert, or other attraction, or permission to travel on a vehicle such as an airliner, train, bus, or boat, typically because one has paid the fare....
 that grants the holder access to all regular-season home games for one season without additional charges. The ticket usually offers a discounted price over purchasing a ticket for each of the home games for a season individually. In some sports, season ticket holders are usually allowed to buy tickets for other home matches (such as cup, trophy
Trophy

A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and usually afterwards serves as proof of merit. They are most often awarded with sporting events....
 or playoff
Playoff

A playoff or final in sports is a game or series of games played after the regular season is over with the goal of determining a league champion, or a similar accolade....
) earlier than other fans, and may be given priority when buying tickets for their team's allocation at an away game. Seats assigned to season tickets are generally the better ones in their seating section. Season ticket holders are frequently offered preferred seating at special events or extra games. This is because only the most lucrative fans of that sports team typically are interested in season tickets due to the high cost.

A season ticket is also an option for many music venues (including Opera, Ballet, Symphony houses) and repertory theatre companies and usually offers a discounted price over purchasing a ticket for each concert or play in a series or all concerts or plays in a season. (Typically, season tickets are only offered to donors who support the institution
Cultural institutions

Cultural institutions are elements within a culture/sub-culture that are perceived to be important to, or traditionally valued among, its members for their own identity....
).

In public transport
Public transport

Public transport comprises passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public, as opposed to modes for private use such as automobiles or vehicles for hire....
, a season ticket is a ticket, for example a Railroad Pass
Railroad Pass

Railroad Pass is a ticket that can be used to travel on a railroad, usually for a specific period of time rather than specific place, for example Eurail pass....
, that allows the user to travel by public transport an unlimited number of times within a period of time. Season tickets are typically sold for a day, week, month or year. The validity of season tickets varies. At one extreme it may only allow travel between two points (A to B), and only by one operator and one route if there are more than one competing. At the other extreme it may allow unlimited travel within a geographic area, or even a whole country, allowing free choice of method of transport (bus
Bus

A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. A bus can generally seat a maximum of anywhere from 8 to 200 passengers; many more passengers than a minivan....
, tram
Tram

A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railroad car, of lighter weight and construction than a train, designed for the transport of passengers within, close to, or between villages, towns and/or cities, on tracks running primarily on streets....
, train
Train

A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along a track to rail transport from one place to another. The track usually consists of two rail tracks, but might also be a monorail or magnetic levitation train guideway....
 etc.) and free choice of operating company.

See also


  • Travelcard
    Travelcard

    A Travelcard is an inter-modal ticket, valid for a period of time varying from one day to a year, for use on most public transport in London. The ticket is issued by Transport for London and National Rail outlets and can be used on the services of either....
    , the name for season tickets in London.
  • Job ticket
    Job ticket

    Job tickets are monthly or annual season ticket, purchased en block from a List of German transport associations by public or private organisations for use by their staff....
    , season tickets for employees
  • BahnCard
    BahnCard

    BahnCard is a Loyalty program offered by Deutsche Bahn, the Germany national railway company. Unlike airline loyalty programs, but similarly to the UK Young Persons Railcard, the BahnCard entitles the passenger to a discount price and must be purchased prior to travel....
    , a type of season ticket valid for long distance and local rail/bus journeys in Germany.