StubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket fees
StubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices. Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamyView image in fullscreenStubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices. “So it’s good to see the CMA using its new powers to secure hard-earned money back for consumers and issue a significant fine.”The CMA said its investigation into Viagogo was continuing and it expected to issue an update in the summer.
- ▪StubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices.
- ▪Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamyView image in fullscreenStubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices.
- ▪“So it’s good to see the CMA using its new powers to secure hard-earned money back for consumers and issue a significant fine.”The CMA said its investigation into Viagogo was continuing and it expected to issue an update in the summer.
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StubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices. Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamyView image in fullscreenStubHub was one of eight companies investigated by the CMA over online pricing practices. Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamyTicket pricesStubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket feesReseller is also ordered to refund more than 50,000 fans, while its rival Viagogo remains under investigation Business live – latest updates Mark SweneyTue 23 Jun 2026 03.57 EDTFirst published on Tue 23 Jun 2026 03.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe online ticket reseller StubHub UK has been fined almost £900,000 and ordered to make payments to more than 50,000 fans for not showing the full price of tickets at the time of booking, an illegal practice…
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