Get Tickets — Match Game

Match Game: How to Get Tickets and Attend a Taping

Match Game is currently in production on ABC with Martin Short as host, and studio audience tickets are available. Here's everything you need to know about attending a taping of the current revival.

Getting Tickets for Current Tapings

Match Game tapes at a television studio in Los Angeles, and audience tickets are available free through industry-standard platforms:

• 1iota.com: The primary ticket distribution platform for ABC tapings — create an account and check regularly for Match Game dates
• On Camera Audiences: Another major provider for Los Angeles-based TV tapings
• Audiences Unlimited: A long-running audience services company for LA television tapings
• ABC.com: The network's official website may list ticket availability directly

Tickets are free — the production wants a full, enthusiastic studio audience. Popular taping dates with recognizable celebrity panelists fill quickly, so check platforms early and often.

What to Expect at a Match Game Taping

• Arrive early: Ticket holders typically arrive 1–2 hours before taping. Audiences are overbooked to ensure a full house, so early arrival matters
• Multiple episodes per day: Expect 3–5 complete episodes filmed back-to-back (a 3–5 hour commitment)
• Dress nicely but comfortably: You may appear in background shots — avoid logos, bright whites, and busy patterns
• No phones during taping: Electronics must be turned off and stored — strictly enforced
• Energy is encouraged: The warm-up comedian and production staff will coach audience reactions — your enthusiasm genuinely affects the show's energy

The Studio Experience

The Match Game set is more compact than it appears on television — the celebrity panel, host podium, and contestant area are all close to the audience. Martin Short's between-take interactions with the audience and panelists are a major highlight; many attendees report the off-camera moments are even funnier than what airs. Celebrity panelists are often more relaxed and spontaneous between takes than during recording.

The Alec Baldwin Era (2016–2021)

During the previous ABC revival, tapings followed the same general format in Los Angeles studios. Tickets were distributed through the same platforms (1iota, On Camera Audiences, Audiences Unlimited). The current Martin Short version continues this tradition of making the studio audience experience as entertaining as the broadcast.

Tips for a Great Taping Experience

1. Create platform accounts in advance on 1iota.com and On Camera Audiences so you can claim tickets instantly
2. Follow ABC Entertainment and Match Game on social media for taping announcements and celebrity panel reveals
3. Be flexible on dates — less popular weekday tapings are easier to secure
4. Bring a light jacket — studios can be cool, and you'll be seated for several hours
5. Leave valuables at home — you'll go through security, and storage options are limited