How to Buy Event Tickets on StubHub

StubHub is a trusted resale marketplace where you can find tickets to concerts, sports games, theater, and events when they're sold out elsewhere.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Download the StubHub app
2.Search for your event
3.Filter and sort tickets
4.Review and purchase
5.Access your tickets

Download the StubHub app

~15s

Search for "StubHub" in the App Store or Google Play and install the free app. You can also use stubhub.com on a computer. Create a free account with your email address or sign in with Google or Apple.

Search for your event

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Use the search bar to find the specific event, artist, team, or venue you're interested in. Tap on the event to see all available tickets. You'll see a list of available tickets with the section, row, number of seats, and price per ticket.

Quick Tip

Use the "Interactive Seat Map" view to see exactly where seats are located in the venue. Click on a section to see the price range and available seats in that area.

Filter and sort tickets

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Use the filter options to narrow by price range, number of tickets, section, and amenities (like parking included or accessible seating). Sort by "Best Value" to see options balancing price and seat quality.

Quick Tip

If you need two or more seats together, StubHub will automatically filter for listings with that many consecutive seats.

Review and purchase

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Tap on a listing to see the full price including all fees. StubHub shows the total price before you confirm. Enter your payment information (credit card or PayPal) and confirm the purchase. You'll receive a confirmation email immediately.

Warning

StubHub prices include service fees that can add 10-20% to the ticket price. Always check the "All-in Pricing" view (a toggle in the app) to see final prices from the start, without surprises at checkout.

Access your tickets

~15s

Digital tickets appear in the "My Tickets" section of the StubHub app shortly after purchase — sometimes immediately, sometimes a day or two before the event (depending on the seller). Transfer the ticket to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for easy scanning at the venue.

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StubHub is one of the world's largest ticket resale marketplaces. When events sell out on official sites like Ticketmaster, people who bought tickets but can't attend resell them on StubHub. You can find tickets for concerts, NFL and NBA games, baseball, hockey, Broadway shows, comedy, and more.

Prices on StubHub are set by the sellers — so popular events can be significantly higher than face value, while events with plenty of available tickets may be at or below face value. You can often find good seats at reasonable prices for events that haven't sold out.

Every ticket purchased on StubHub comes with a FanProtect Guarantee: if an event is cancelled, you get a full refund. If tickets turn out to be invalid, StubHub will find replacement tickets or provide a refund.

Most tickets are now delivered digitally. When you buy, you typically receive an e-ticket link or a barcode in the StubHub app — no physical mail required. You present your phone at the venue entrance.

StubHub charges a service fee on top of the ticket price — typically 10-15%. This fee is shown before checkout so you can see the total price before committing to a purchase.

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