Who founded StubHub and when?
StubHub was founded in 2000 by Eric Baker and Jeff Fluhr, who incorporated the company in San Francisco. Baker developed the idea after struggling to buy a secondhand ticket to a Broadway performance of The Lion King.
Questions about StubHub
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How much did eBay pay for StubHub in 2007?
eBay bought StubHub in 2007 for 310 million dollars. Cofounder Jeff Fluhr sold the company and left it at that time.
Why did Viagogo buy StubHub in 2020?
Viagogo, led by StubHub cofounder Eric Baker, announced in November 2019 it would buy its former rival for 4.05 billion dollars. Baker completed the purchase in February 2020, about 5 weeks before COVID-19 lockdowns began, and became chief executive of the combined company, StubHub Holdings.
What did the UK Competition and Markets Authority investigate about StubHub?
The CMA investigated StubHub, Viagogo, Seatwave, and GetMeIn starting in 2016 over how the platforms shared data with ticket scalpers. It raided StubHub's offices in 2017 and in 2020 said the company still was not adequately disclosing information, such as venue restrictions and exact seat locations, to customers.
Which sports league made StubHub its official ticket reseller?
Major League Baseball made StubHub its official online ticket reseller in 2007, renewing the agreement in 2012 with new terms including a 6 dollar minimum ticket price and all-in pricing.
What was StubHub's NBA jersey patch deal?
StubHub became the first company to buy a jersey advertising patch from one of the big four American sports leagues, signing a three-year, 15 million dollar deal with the Philadelphia 76ers beginning in the 2017-2018 season.
When did StubHub Holdings become a public company?
StubHub Holdings went public through an initial public offering in September 2025, after earlier attempts were delayed in 2022 and early 2024. The company had reported revenue of 1.77 billion dollars in 2024.