Wembley Stadium has opened an inquiry after allegations that hundreds of fans were able to gain entry to an Oasis concert without valid tickets, prompting concerns about organised fraud and possible staff collusion. According to media reports, the incident relates to one of the band’s sold‑out dates on the Live ’25 run and has been described as “a serious offence” by a stadium spokesperson, who said the venue is investigating and would hand any substantiated evidence to the police.

The account circulating in the press alleges an organised scheme in which groups paid around £350 each to be smuggled in via a disabled entrance, using photocopies of the same ticket. “We were given our tickets, which were all the same, and a woman drew a shape on our hands,” one concertgoer told The Sun, adding that those involved were then issued golden‑circle wristbands and allowed close to the stage with minimal checks. The report says those organising the groups claimed to have “ten groups of 20” ready to enter.

Wembley’s official event guidance stresses strict entry zones, ticket‑scanning procedures and the use of authorised resale channels, and the stadium has pointed to those processes while an investigation proceeds. A spokesperson said in a statement that entering without a ticket is a grave matter and that the venue would refer evidence to police if the allegations are proved. Oasis’s own tour pages also emphasise purchases via authorised sellers and named official resale partners, underscoring the promoters’ position that tickets should be bought only through approved channels.

The alleged Wembley incident comes amid wider police warnings about the scale and sophistication of ticket fraud connected to the Oasis reunion. Forces have urged fans to be vigilant, to avoid direct bank transfers and to use protected payment methods and official resale platforms after numerous reports of fake listings and social‑media scams emerged in the build‑up to the tour.

Financial data compiled by banks and reported in the national press suggests the problem has been extensive. Analysis by Lloyds Banking Group – drawing on reports from its brands – found that Oasis‑related scams have cost fans more than £2 million since sales began, with an average loss reported at around £436 and some individual losses far higher. The bank group said social media adverts and counterfeit listings were common vectors for fraud, and recorded more than a thousand cases in the period it examined.

The Wembley allegations should be seen in the context of a high‑profile reunion tour that has generated intense demand. Oasis’s Live ’25 dates at Wembley were the first time Noel and Liam Gallagher had appeared together at the venue since 12 July 2009, and the London stand has been followed by further UK and international dates. Coverage of the tour has also highlighted controversies around dynamic pricing and the secondary market, issues promoters and consumer groups have been debating since the reunion was announced.

For now, the stadium investigation and any potential police enquiries will determine exactly how many people were affected and whether rules were deliberately circumvented. In the meantime authorities and industry bodies are urging fans to buy only from authorised sellers, to check seller credibility, and to use payment methods that offer buyer protection if they must use the resale market.

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Source: Noah Wire Services