Yes, it's a lottery in the hopes of spending money. This is the world we live in now.

 Yes, it's a lottery in the hopes of spending money. This is the world we live in now. 

Verified Fan registration has already opened at Ticketmaster and windows in which to register will close at different points, depending on your city, with some ending as soon as . . . last Thursday, mere days after the tour was even announced. So, it's a good idea to decide where you hope to see a show and register for that location or locations as soon as possible. Rolling Stone calls Verified Fan "your best bet for getting real, verified Beyoncé tickets for now." 

Registering does not guarantee you tickets. But it gets you a chance to buy tickets via presales. Yes, it's a lottery in the hopes of spending money. This is the world we live in now. 

BeyHive members can register for Live Nation Verified Fan. Citi cardmembers can now register for Citi Verified Fan before the first Citi presale starts on Feb. 7.

Ticket resellers 

If you miss out on tickets in presales or general sales or shows sell out (which they're almost certain to do), some tickets will end up on resellers, including Vivid Seats and StubHub. The disadvantage of resellers is that the prices are often jacked up above face value. Some of my friends recommend waiting until the last minute when sellers are more likely to "dump" their unsold seats before a concert, but this advice may not apply to big ticket shows like this tour.