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New York, United States

About StubHub

StubHub is the global reference for person-to-person resale, with enormous supply in sports, music and entertainment. Its dynamic buyer fees (estimated at ~28%) are among the highest in the sector. For event organisers, it is not the right platform. For buyers of sold-out tickets, it is a common choice — though always check the final price with all fees included.

Data reviewed on 17 August 2026 Every listing is reviewed by hand against the platform's own public sources. If the owner claims it in the partner portal, they take over maintaining it and the date reflects their latest verification.

Platform type

Resale

Verified data

Commission
Buyers: dynamic service fee estimated at ~28% of the listed price (up to 30–35% for high-demand events). Sellers: 10–15% commission on the sale price. Fees are dynamic, calculated at checkout; StubHub does not publish a fixed rate card.StubHub NO publica un baremo oficial de comisiones. Las cifras provienen de una estimación de fuente tercera independiente. Las tarifas reales son dinámicas, varían según el evento, el precio del ticket y la proximidad a la fecha, y se muestran en el proceso de compra/venta. Mercado secundario de reventa entre particulares; los precios pueden superar el valor facial.verified on 2026-08-17

Strengths

  • Largest resale ticket catalogue in the US and wide international presence
  • FanProtect guarantee: refund if the event is cancelled or tickets are invalid
  • Well-optimised interface for quick purchases, popular mobile app
  • Extensive coverage of professional sports in North America

Limitations

  • Resale marketplace: prices can far exceed face value
  • High buyer fees (~28%) not shown until the final checkout step
  • Not a tool for event organisers or primary ticket sales
  • Fees are dynamic and can change between search and checkout
  • European event coverage is smaller than in the North American market

Reputation

StubHub is the reference resale platform in the US and enjoys global recognition. In Europe, its footprint is smaller than Viagogo (sister company). It receives recurring criticism for late disclosure of fees and final prices well above face value.

Frequently asked questions

What is StubHub?
StubHub is the largest ticket resale marketplace in the United States, headquartered in New York and operating internationally through its parent company StubHub Holdings Inc. It functions as a P2P marketplace where individuals and resellers sell second-hand tickets. It is not a primary ticketing platform or a tool for event organisers.
Which countries does StubHub operate in?
StubHub operates in 11 countries: United States, United Kingdom, España, France, Deutschland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Canada, Australia. This is what the platform itself publishes; this directory does not score it.
Where is StubHub based?
StubHub is based in New York (United States).
Who is StubHub a good fit for?
StubHub is the global reference for person-to-person resale, with enormous supply in sports, music and entertainment. Its dynamic buyer fees (estimated at ~28%) are among the highest in the sector. For event organisers, it is not the right platform. For buyers of sold-out tickets, it is a common choice — though always check the final price with all fees included.

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