Hedera Powers Sports Ticketing Across 54 African Nations

• MINGO Tickets has launched on Hedera to enable digital sports ticket sales in 54 African countries.
• The website operates with verifiable tickets through a web application to minimize fraud and duplication of event access.

MINGO has launched MINGO Tickets, a digital ticketing platform built on the Hedera network, alongside an expansion covering 54 countries across Africa. The company said the rollout will improve how fans access live events while giving organizers stronger tools to manage entry and reduce ticket-related challenges.

Live event ticketing remains vulnerable to fraud in many regions. Organizers often face duplicated tickets, repeated entry attempts, and high service costs. As more fans attend boxing and combat sports events across Africa, promoters have been searching for systems that can verify access reliably across different devices and network conditions.

MINGO has secured an exclusive ticketing deal across 54 African countries.

Through our partnership with African Boxing, MINGO Tickets will roll out at continental scale to address fraud and scalping while improving access for fans and organisers.

Real-world adoption on @hedera…

— MINGO (@mingoapps) January 16, 2026

MINGO Tickets is delivered as a progressive web app (PWA), which allows fans to access tickets through a mobile browser without downloading a separate application. The platform is designed to function across a wide range of smartphones, which is a key requirement in mobile-first markets. 

MINGO said the platform supports high-volume attendance through fast processing and predictable costs, with ticket validation designed to prevent multiple uses of the same pass. The company is rolling out the platform through a partnership with African Boxing and the Yucateco Boxing League, targeting sports events across the continent.

Hedera Curbs Fraud, Enables Mobile Access at Scale

The platform issues verifiable digital tickets intended to make authenticity confirmable during entry checks. Consequently, organizers can reduce disputes at gates and improve control over venue access. MINGO also said the system is structured to keep ticketing fees lower and more predictable for event promoters.

Furthermore, promoters can use digital media to interact with fans, and ticketing activity can assist them in planning events. This will enable them to eliminate the use of fragmented tools that tend to involve more than one provider in terms of sales, validation, and communicating with the audience.

MINGO said it selected Hedera to support ticketing infrastructure built for real-world use, citing the network’s performance, security design, and predictable fees. The company has been active in the Hedera ecosystem for several years and positioned the new product as part of a strategy focused on utility-driven blockchain adoption.

Joe Arthur, CEO of Mingo, said 

“MINGO Tickets is about improving access, reducing fraud, and giving organizers a platform they can rely on, while keeping the experience simple for fans. Expanding across 54 countries is a major step in proving that this model works.”

Leaders involved in African boxing promotions also said integrated digital infrastructure could support the long-term growth of events across the region. CNF recently reported that Hedera also partnered with America250 to support digital experiences for the United States’ 250th anniversary commemoration. America250, a national nonpartisan organization established by Congress, said Hedera will help drive community engagement, storytelling, and technology-based initiatives

At the time of writing, Hedera (HBAR) traded at $0.1184, dipping slightly in 24 hours, with a $5.05 billion market cap and $127.6 million in daily trading volume.