StubHub is a resale marketplace where fans buy and sell tickets to sports, concerts, theater, comedy and festivals.
StubHub isn't the seller: sellers set the prices, and some ask more than face value, so comparing listings for the same seats is the first way to pay less.
StubHub works in both directions: anyone holding a spare ticket can list it for sale, and the account area keeps track of listings, completed sales and payouts. The company presents itself as the main place worldwide for people buying and reselling tickets.
Events are grouped by category and league, with pages for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS games next to touring musicians, stage shows and stand-up comedians. Shoppers can follow favourite teams and performers, filter events by location and date, and browse sections for trending events, where some listings show how far prices moved that week, and for last-minute listings. StubHub also sells gift cards.
When shoppers look for StubHub coupons
StubHub coupon searches stay fairly even all year: November leads, January trails.
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US Google searches, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Search interest, not sales.
How long does StubHub shipping take?
Mobile transfer, PDF e-tickets, mobile tickets, paper tickets shipped with tracking, or venue pickup, depending on the listing.
More about shopping at StubHub
Who sets prices
Individual sellers, not StubHub, and some listings sit above face value.
Arrival
Each order shows an estimated arrival date, and "instant download" tickets can still take up to 15 minutes.
FanProtect
StubHub says this 100% guarantee covers every order; the guarantee's refund terms weren't among the pages read, so read them on StubHub before buying.
On a resale marketplace, the cheapest seat for an event comes from comparing seller prices, since some listings sit above face value.
A StubHub gift card, linked from the site's menu and footer, is another way to cover tickets for someone else.
StubHub questions, answered
Who sets ticket prices on StubHub?
Sellers set the prices on StubHub, which is a resale marketplace rather than the ticket seller. Some prices are above face value.
How long do StubHub instant download tickets take?
Tickets marked "instant download" can take up to 15 minutes to arrive. Other orders show an estimated arrival date.
What is StubHub FanProtect?
FanProtect is StubHub's guarantee, and the site says it covers every order with a 100% guarantee. The detailed terms for cancelled events or invalid tickets are on StubHub's own pages.
How are StubHub tickets delivered?
Delivery depends on the ticket type: mobile transfer, PDF e-tickets, mobile tickets, tracked paper tickets or venue pickup.
Does StubHub sell gift cards?
StubHub links to gift cards from its menu and footer.