How does renting a seat work?

Find the Happy Seats tent near the entrance, pick your pass, and tap your card. We hand you a padded seat with a real backrest and you're on your way. When your rental ends, drop the seat at any marked return bin or back at the tent. The whole thing takes about a minute.

How much does it cost?

Pricing varies by venue and event. Current prices are always posted at the tent and shown before you tap your card, tax included.

Do I have to leave a deposit?

No deposit and no hold. We keep a card on file so we can charge the late, non-return, or damage fees below if a seat doesn't make it back. If you return your seat on time in good shape, the card is never charged again.

Can I buy a pass online?

Not yet — rentals are handled in person at the tent. Once you've rented, your pass, receipt, and return deadline live at happyseats.co/account, and you can get there any time with the link we send you.

How many seats can I rent?

Up to 6 seats at a time, all on one pass. Bringing more people than that? Let us know at the tent and we'll sort it out.

How do I return my seat?

Drop it at any marked Happy Seats return bin or bring it back to the tent. Seats are due back when your pass ends — the end of the game for a single-game pass, or when the venue closes for a day pass. Your pass page shows the exact return deadline.

I'm on a day pass and want to leave for lunch. What do I do with my seats?

Check them in at the tent and they're held on your pass. When you're back, grab the same seats or fresh ones. Swaps and re-checkouts are free and unlimited while your pass is active.

What happens if I'm late returning a seat?

You get a 60-minute grace period after your return deadline. After that, a $10 per-seat late fee is charged automatically to the card on file. If the seat is still out 3 hours past the deadline, a second late fee of $25 per seat is charged. Each fee is charged once per seat, not per hour.

What if I never return a seat?

A seat that's still out a day after the deadline is marked missing, and the replacement fee — $75 per seat, capped at $450 per pass — is charged to the card on file about two days after that. Once the replacement fee is charged, the seat is yours; if it turns up later, bring it to any event and we'll refund the replacement charge.

What if a seat is damaged?

Every seat is inspected on return. Damage fees are charged to the card on file with a photo attached to the record: $15 for minor damage (scuffs beyond normal wear), $25 for moderate damage (stains, bent but still safe), and $75 for a seat that's torn, broken, or unusable — that last one is treated as a non-return. Staff can waive any damage fee at their discretion.

Are the seats clean?

Yes. Every seat is wiped down and sanitized before it goes back out.

What if the game is cancelled or rained out?

Talk to us at the tent. Refunds for cancelled events are handled by Happy Seats staff and are pro-rated by unused days on a weekend pass or remaining games on a season pass.

Will I get text messages?

Only if you opt in when you rent. Texts are limited to your pass link, return reminders, and any fee notices — no marketing. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to cancel or HELP for help. Opting in is never a condition of renting. See our SMS consent page and Privacy Policy for details.

Which events are you at?

We set up at youth and high school sporting events around the Wichita area. Look for the Happy Seats tent near the entrance — if we're there, you'll see us.

How do I get in touch?

Stop by the tent at any event, or text us at the number on your pass confirmation. Full rental terms are in our Terms of Service.