You'll likely first see SafeTix in use during the NFL's 2019 season, although it'll also be used for a number of concert tours. It should be in use with 500 venues by the end of the year. It should also support NFC tickets later in 2019, and will also allow Apple Wallet ticket scans.

This won't be great news if you prefer paper tickets. It could, however, reduce the likelihood of scammers selling you bogus tickets that give you a rude surprise at the event gate. This is ultimately about improving Ticketmaster's bottom line (it ensures that you buy tickets through official channels), but it could be good news if you've been burned by fraudsters in the past.