MenPlayPHX was built with one mission in mind: to protect and empower our local LGBTQ+ nightlife, performers, and promoters.
When corporate ticketing platforms can disappear your listings overnight or turn their backs on queer events without warning, we knew it was time to take matters into our own hands.
We created this ticketing system as a local, independent, and unapologetically queer alternative—one that’s rooted in community, not corporate profit margins.
For many of us, these events are more than just parties—they’re a livelihood, a gathering place, and a lifeline. Drag shows, leather nights, pool parties, kink socials, fundraisers, and everything in between deserve a stable, safe place to thrive. With MenPlayPHX, our community doesn’t have to rely on platforms that have repeatedly proven they’ll drop us the moment things get controversial.
No surprise fees. No corporate overhead. Just support that stays local.
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We’ve kept our system simple and transparent:
- If a ticket is $20, your guest pays exactly $20.
- Stripe takes their standard 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
- MenPlayPHX takes 2.1% + $1 per ticket.
Example: Two Tickets at $40
- Stripe: $40 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $1.46
- MenPlayPHX: $40 × 2.1% + (2 × $1.00) = $1.84
- Net payout to the host: $36.70
That’s it. No hidden fees, no corporate markup. Just enough to keep the servers running and the lights on—so the platform stays community-owned and reliable.
Every other dollar goes back to the people creating safe, inclusive spaces for our community.
This is a system built by us, for us.