Corinthians is close to reaching an agreement with Fever to take over ticket sales for matches at Neo Química Arena, replacing One Fan. The club says the change is motivated by alleged shortcomings in One Fan’s services, the prospect of more favorable financial terms and the need to raise money quickly to cover outstanding expenses.
According to Corinthians directors, Fever would charge lower percentages than One Fan and pay approximately R$50 million this year. The amount would include signing-on fees, sponsorship and part of an advance payment. The exact percentages and values have not been disclosed.
Because Osmar Stabile’s term as president ends this year, Corinthians intends to sign a memorandum of understanding rather than the definitive contract. The document would record the intention to complete the agreement in 2027, under the administration of the club’s next president. The final contract is expected to establish details such as Fever’s branding on the team’s shirt and the content to be promoted there.
The club decided not to postpone the matter until next year because it needs funds for day-to-day obligations. These include three months of overdue image rights, unpaid vacation payments and bonuses for the squad, the 13th salary and other outstanding debts.
Corinthians has been seeking to replace One Fan, which was hired in 2022 during Duílio Monteiro Alves’ presidency. The club previously assessed proposals from Ticketmaster and Ingresse. Ticketmaster, which was reportedly the board’s preferred option, withdrew after details of the offers were disclosed, although discussions later resumed.
The club sent several notices to One Fan in recent months alleging problems with its service. One Fan interpreted the notices as preparations for contract termination. After learning about the agreement with Fever through the press, the company notified Corinthians not to terminate the deal, calling such a move irregular, and threatened to go to court to enforce the contract. One Fan denies that it has failed to provide the agreed services.
The contract includes a termination penalty that One Fan estimates at around R$30 million, as well as a requirement for 12 months’ prior notice. Corinthians directors acknowledge that the dispute could lead to legal proceedings but say they are confident in their position, citing alleged service failures and breaches of contractual clauses as grounds for termination.
One Fan currently manages ticketing, the Fiel Torcedor membership program and the Universo SCCP application. Under the agreement, it is entitled to 20% of gross Fiel Torcedor revenue, 30% of Universo SCCP’s digital products and 6% of gross ticketing sales. The contract does not provide the company with financial participation in the Minha Cadeira, Minha Torcida or hospitality-box plans.
Fever could also take over access control at the arena, a service currently handled by Ligatech under a contract signed by the current administration. In that case, the termination clause would require payment only for the equipment installed by Ligatech at the stadium, estimated at R$500,000.
Sources: Globo Esporte.