Archive · 24 May 2025
FTC Warns StubHub Over Ticket Pricing Before NFL Schedule Launch
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on hidden fees.
They sent a warning to StubHub, a popular ticket-selling website, because StubHub isn't showing the total price of tickets right away.
The FTC has a new rule: all fees must be included in the first price shown, except for taxes or optional extras.
This is happening just before the NFL releases its 2025 schedule, when many people will be buying tickets.
If StubHub doesn't fix its pricing, they could get fined or face other consequences.
The FTC warned StubHub for not complying with new pricing rules.
The warning was issued before the 2025 NFL schedule release.
The FTC's rule requires the full ticket price to be displayed upfront.
StubHub allegedly failed to include all fees in the initial ticket price.
Non-compliance may lead to fines and reputational damage.
- Who
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and StubHub.
- What
- The FTC warned StubHub for allegedly violating rules on transparent ticket pricing.
- When
- A few days before the 2025 NFL schedule release.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To enforce the new rule on transparent pricing and protect consumers.
- Company
- Ticket resale site
- FTC Rule Effective Date
- May 12, 2025
- FTC Rule
- Full price disclosure for tickets, excluding taxes and voluntary add-ons
- StubHub Alleged Violation
- Failing to include service and fulfillment fees in original prices
- Event Timing
- 2025 NFL season schedule release