StubHub Fees, Buyer Guarantee & How It Compares
| Typical buyer fees | ~25% buyer fees (approximate; verify at checkout) |
|---|---|
| How TixPanda uses it | Search link |
| Buyer guarantee | FanProtect Guarantee — valid tickets delivered in time for the event, or comparable replacements / a refund. |
| Best for | Hard-to-find or international events; the widest selection of seats for a sold-out show. |
| TixPanda trust rating | 92 / 100 |
StubHub is the largest and longest-running ticket resale marketplace, and for many buyers the first name that comes to mind when a show is sold out. It is owned by the same group as Viagogo, which gives it an unusually deep international catalogue: concerts, sports, theatre and festivals across North America, Europe and beyond. StubHub does not own inventory; listings come from professional brokers and individual fans, and StubHub stands between buyer and seller with its FanProtect guarantee.
Its biggest strength is breadth. If a seat exists for an event, StubHub probably has it, and sellers who list on only one marketplace often choose StubHub. Its main weakness is price display: buyer fees are among the highest in the industry and have at various times been shown only at checkout. Always confirm whether fee-inclusive pricing is switched on before you compare, and read the payment page before deciding.
Things to watch for
- Buyer fees are high and may be shown only at checkout depending on your region and settings.
- Mobile tickets for rotating-barcode venues may not be transferred until shortly before the event — this is normal.
- Listings are seller-entered; read seat notes such as "obstructed view" carefully.
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