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StubHub’s CEO Built a Hedge Fund to Scalp Tickets and Resell Them to His Own Platform – Lawmakers Declare ‘Buying Tickets Has Gotten Outrageously Expensive’

Congress has raised new questions about StubHub's business model, and the answers to those questions may impact more than just StubHub's share price.

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StubHub CEO Eric Baker is under scrutiny for enabling mass scalpers on his ticket reselling platform

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World Cup Fan Buys Tickets That Didn't Exist: What to Know About Resale Markets

Many fans flocked to third-party vendors to buy FIFA World Cup tickets, and some have missed out – not because of poor planning, but because of resale market risks.

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StubHub accused of ruining World Cup dreams in new lawsuit filed by ticket holders

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The Independent UK

StubHub sued by World Cup fans who say ticket cancellations crushed their dreams

The Americans behind the lawsuit want StubHub to be banned from selling World Cup tickets

The Independent UK

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup

The Independent UK

USA World Cup Fan 'Ripped Off by FIFA's Ticket System'; Calls Resale Platform 'A Chaotic Mess'

Challenges of reselling FIFA World Cup tickets amid high fees and dynamic pricing. Discover how FIFA's resale system affects ticket holders for 2026.

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Here’s what to do if your StubHub World Cup resale ticket is canceled

World Cup StubHub ticket mess shows how weak consumer protections are in the US, but there are steps fans can take

The Guardian - US

“Be transparent on costs or risk action”: Are you one of StubHub's 50,000 customers due a ticket refund?

Platform tried to sneak through hidden fees

MusicRadar

Online ticket reseller StubHub UK fined £900,000 over illegal ‘drip pricing’, 50,000 customers to get refunds

StubHub UK has been fined £889,200 and ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers after the UK’s competition watchdog found it had failed to clearly disclose the full cost of tickets upfront,The Guardian reported

The Times of India

Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers who paid hidden fees

The watchdog discovered that the ticket resller was employing an unlawful method known as ‘drip pricing’

The Independent UK

StubHub ordered to refund 51,000 customers over hidden ticket fees

The live event ticket marketplace has been fined £889,200 following an investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog

Evening Standard

StubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket fees

Reseller is also ordered to refund more than 50,000 fans, while its rival Viagogo remains under investigation

The Guardian - UK

World Cup ticket chaos leaves fans stranded outside stadiums as Fifa and resale sites trade blame

World Cup ticket prices have been a major talking point at this year’s tournament

The Independent UK

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AAP

World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA's ticketing system and outside resale platforms

The Economic Times

Fans are fuming after FIFA World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

World Cup fans face major ticket troubles. Many are missing games after buying from resale sites like StubHub. Tickets are not transferring to FIFA's app. Some sellers may not have had tickets. FIFA blames resale platforms, while StubHub points to FIFA's technology. Fans are left disappointed and out of pocket.

AAP

Fans are fuming after World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

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Long Island mom accidentally buys $8,100 parking pass on StubHub while purchasing FIFA World Cup tickets as a gift for her son

One wrong click, thousands of dollars gone.

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International Business Times UK

2026 World Cup Tickets: How Much Do They Cost and Can You Still Buy Them?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, with ticket prices varying widely. Fans can explore official and third-party platforms for availability, with strategic purchasing essential for securing seats.

The Independent UK

Mom buying World Cup tickets hit with massive extra charge

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The Independent UK

Mom tried to buy World Cup tickets for her son — and ended up with an $8,000 parking pass

This year’s FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday in Mexico City

AAP

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

The Independent UK

Can you still get World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices and availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Fortune

FIFA says 'market rates' explain World Cup prices. Economists say the market was rigged by design

FIFA launched its own resale marketplace and collects 30% on every ticket resold. Economists say it was designed to extract revenue at every stage.

The Independent UK

StubHub has a new rewards program to help music festival fans with their biggest complaints

Fans can now submit their StubHub FestProtect claims on the program’s landing page

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