Major League Baseball (MLB) and resale platform StubHub have renewed their partnership, extending a relationship that first started in 2007. As part of its new model, MLB has created authorised ticket marketplaces where fans are able to purchase and sell tickets for baseball games. StubHub has been announced as the first MLB authorised ticket marketplace. …
Queen + Adam Lambert attempt to tackle scalpers with restricted resale
Queen + Adam Lambert have attempted to limit ticket scalping ahead of their North America tour later this year. Tickets for the latest stops on the Rhapsody Tour are set to go on sale today (Monday) via Ticketmaster. The Rhapsody Tour was launched just under four years ago in July 2019, with dates in the …
Ticket resale bill advances in Florida
A bill that would require ticket sellers in Florida to let buyers sell or transfer their tickets after purchase has advanced. Members of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted 6-3 earlier this week for SB 388, which would mean ticket-holders would be able to donate, transfer or resell tickets to a live event. As …
Vivid Seats wraps up first full year as public company with increased revenues
Vivid Seats wrapped up 2022 with a 35% increase in revenues, as well as an improved net income compared to a COVID-19-interrupted 2021. The ticketing exchange and resale company posted $600m (£500m/€563m) in revenues across 2022 compared to $443m the year prior, while marketplace GOV amounted to $3.2bn compared to $2.4bn in 2021. Net …
StubHub criticises Live Nation Entertainment’s calls for FAIR Ticketing Act
Resale platform StubHub has slammed Live Nation Entertainment’s calls for a FAIR Ticketing Act, arguing that it would strengthen its “control over the industry and consumers”. Last week, Live Nation revealed strong financial results for 2022 and its support for a new ticketing act, which calls for artists to be able to decide on resale …
SeatGeek chosen as MLB’s official ticket marketplace
SeatGeek has announced today (Monday) that it is set to become the official ticket marketplace of Major League Baseball (MLB). Not only has MLB made some changes on the field with new rules for 2023, including a pitch timer, shift restrictions and larger bases, but it has also made the decision to partner with SeatGeek …
Georgia bill on ticketing resale moves forward
A bill that would restructure the resale ticket market in the US state of Georgia moved forward through a Senate committee in the state legislature last week. The proposed legislation would give more power to consumers purchasing tickets for events in Georgia and would allow holders to resell or transfer their tickets more easily. The …
New Zealand court told 90% of Viagogo tickets sold by scalpers
Roughly 90% of event tickets sold through resale platform Viagogo in New Zealand were being sold by scalpers, according to reports from the High Court in Auckland. The platform is currently embroiled in a month-long civil trial in New Zealand, which began on Wednesday, as part of its long-standing battle with the country’s market watchdog. …
Arsenal tackles bot and touts
English Premier League club Arsenal is attempting to crack down on bot traffic and touts as some members have found it difficult to secure tickets. The club added that it is also experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for tickets. “We are working extensively to address these issues and clamp down on this illegal activity,” a …
SeatGeek signed up by Paciolan as official secondary marketplace
SeatGeek has been named as the official secondary marketplace of Paciolan, expanding its college athletics reach and relationship with Paciolan-powered live entertainment venues. The platform’s secondary ticketing services will be directly integrated with Paciolan’s primary ticketing system, with an expected start date in July. Kim Damron, president of Paciolan and president of digital and technology …