LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready to kick off the 2014 NFL season and the seventh consecutive year of their relationship, the National Football League and Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment company (NYSE: LYV), today officially announced the activation of NFL Ticket Exchange (www.NFLTicketExchange.com). The Official Ticket Exchange of the NFL and the only League-approved resale marketplace, NFL Ticket Exchange is fully integrated with Ticketmaster's exclusive electronic barcode verification and reissue technology, ensuring the authenticity of every ticket sold. Fans are encouraged to look for the "Verified by Ticketmaster" symbol, which provides the extra guarantee and confidence fans are seeking.

NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster offers fans:

• Authentic, Ticketmaster verified game tickets;
• A wide selection of tickets from single game and season ticket members;
• Interactive seat maps to search for tickets by location, price, and number of tickets; and
• The ability to download and print most tickets at home instantly.

"NFL Ticket Exchange is a win-win for football fans looking to purchase tickets to sold-out matchups and for loyal season ticket members who may not be able to attend every game," said Chris Hardart, NFL Vice President of Corporate Development. "Through our continued relationship with Ticketmaster, we are able to provide football fans the most secure and convenient resale platform available, ensuring access to all of the excitement and action that only the NFL can offer."

"Thanks to our strong relationship with the NFL and our ongoing commitment to deliver the best ticket-buying experience, NFL Ticket Exchange continues to see tremendous improvement, making it the single-best destination for inventory from season ticket members and other fans," said Jared Smith, President, Ticketmaster North America. "As we enter our seventh season together, NFL Ticket Exchange continues to provide fans the industry's safest and most convenient resale marketplace for NFL tickets."

Fans can access NFL Ticket Exchange online at NFLTicketExchange.com (http://www.nflticketexchange.com) or by calling (888) 635-5944.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.LiveNationEntertainment.com.

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