AEW Were Giving Away Free Tickets to House Rules Australia Ahead of Weak Turnout

AEW’s ticket situation in Australia is drawing attention again — and this time it’s about free tickets given across both shows this week.

After fans at AEW Grand Slam Australia in Sydney reported free seat upgrades inside Qudos Bank Arena, even more tweets surfaced on February 15, 2026 confirming that AEW was also giving away free tickets for AEW House Rules in Brisbane.

Several fans took to Twitter to confirm they either received complimentary tickets or were upgraded at no cost. One fan revealed:

“AEW giving away free Brisbane tickets tonight for House Rules #AEWHouseRules”

Whether this was a strategic crowd-management decision, a promotional push to fill sections, or simply a goodwill gesture, fans in attendance are clearly noticing — and in some cases celebrating — the unexpected perks.

Do you think giving away free tickets and upgrades is smart crowd management, or does it signal deeper ticket sales concerns? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.