Side by side
| Measure | StubHub | Ticketmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fee | 10% | Shown when you list |
| You keep on $100 | $90.00 | Shown when you list |
| You keep on $250 | $225.00 | Shown when you list |
| Buyer fee | Not published | Not published |
| Paid | 5 to 8 business days after the event | Within 7 business days after the event |
Lowest all-in prices at real events
At 68 popular upcoming events listed on both, StubHub had the lower all-in price at 34 and Ticketmaster at 34. The all-in price is what a buyer pays, fees included. The price before fees is the number you set when you list, and what you keep is worked from it.
| Event | StubHub lowest all-in | You keep on StubHub | Ticketmaster lowest all-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neighbourhood | $101.58 | $70.60 | $103.75 |
| Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens | $40.53 | $27.42 | $40.78 |
| Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets | $18.30 | $11.38 | $20.00 |
| Hamilton | $74.84 | $53.62 | $103.75 |
| Rod Wave | $186.09 | $141.03 | $184.84 |
| Sombr | $79.19 | $55.93 | $85.86 |
| Kentucky vs Indiana Men's Basketball | $70.27 | $51.07 | $67.97 |
| Rutgers at Penn State | $6.40 | $2.65 | $5.83 |
| Stevie Wonder | $420.44 | $315.90 | $596.25 |
| Ye (Kanye West) | $329.45 | $243.00 | $444.80 |
| Steve Lacy | $199.87 | $144.23 | $155.03 |
| Katseye | $187.88 | $137.70 | $319.59 |
| Doja Cat | $104.38 | $74.97 | $107.33 |
| Usher and Chris Brown | $63.42 | $44.76 | $59.63 |
| Rush | $165.87 | $117.45 | $166.95 |
| Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues | $75.95 | $48.80 | $69.90 |
| Michigan at Ohio State | $310.73 | $238.95 | $361.15 |
| Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets | $56.31 | $37.95 | $38.16 |
| Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $55.99 | $37.43 | $55.92 |
| Brent Faiyaz | $246.75 | $180.00 | $250.43 |
Which pays you more
Two cases tip it to Ticketmaster. On a Face Value Exchange event, Ticketmaster charges no resale fee, which beats any percentage. And when the organizer blocks transfers, Ticketmaster resale is the only place those tickets can go.
StubHub wins on reach and payout choice. It lists events from any primary seller and pays to a bank account or PayPal 5 to 8 business days after the event. Ticketmaster pays within 7 business days after the event, to a debit card or a verified bank account.
Try your own price in the calculator, which shows StubHub, Ticketmaster and four more marketplaces at once.
Both fees, in the marketplaces’ words
StubHub
If your tickets sell, we'll charge a 10% fee.
Source: StubHub sell page (stubhub.com).
Ticketmaster
when your tickets are sold, a service fee is collected from the total selling price of your tickets.
Source: Ticketmaster help, How do I sell tickets? (help.ticketmaster.com).
Questions sellers ask
Is it better to resell on Ticketmaster or StubHub?
Compare Ticketmaster's payout on its listing screen with $90 per $100 on StubHub. Pick Ticketmaster when the event uses Face Value Exchange (no resale fee) or when its payout beats StubHub's. Pick StubHub when Ticketmaster resale is off for your event and your tickets can be transferred.
Why do people sell on StubHub instead of Ticketmaster?
StubHub states its seller fee (10%), lists tickets for events from any primary seller and pays to a bank account or PayPal. Ticketmaster resale works only for events where Ticketmaster is the primary seller, and only when the organizer allows it.
Can you sell Ticketmaster tickets on StubHub?
Yes, when Ticketmaster lets you transfer them. You list on StubHub, and after the sale you send the tickets to the buyer from your Ticketmaster account. Our guide to selling Ticketmaster tickets on StubHub walks through it.
Sources
- StubHub sell page (stubhub.com)
- StubHub newsroom, Understanding ticket fees (newsroom.stubhub.com)
- StubHub help center, selling fees (support.stubhub.com)
- Ticketmaster help, How do I sell tickets? (help.ticketmaster.com)
- Ticketmaster help, How are ticket prices and fees determined? (help.ticketmaster.com)
- Ticketmaster help, How and when do I get paid? (help.ticketmaster.com)