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STUBHUB

Illustrated couple holding StubHub tickets at a concert, looking shocked after their seats were downgraded despite the FanProtect Guarantee

StubHub FanProtect guarantee failed. Here’s how one buyer fought back.

April 18, 2026April 16, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

When Jeff Balesh buys tickets to see Eric Clapton in Philadelphia, he believes StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee will give him peace of mind. It doesn’t. Will it ruin his 24th wedding anniversary plans?

Categories Problem Solved
When Paul Avron’s daughter surprises him with Coldplay tickets, he expects a memorable night out. But as the concert approaches, the tickets still haven’t arrived, and StubHub’s FanProtect guarantee seems to vanish. Can they get their money back?

StubHub charged me $3,300 for Coldplay tickets I never received — can I get my money back?

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

When Paul Avron’s daughter buys Coldplay tickets from StubHub, she expects a memorable night out. But as the concert approaches, the tickets still haven’t arrived, and StubHub’s FanProtect guarantee doesn’t work. Can she get her money back?

Categories Destinations
StubHub said it sent my UFC tickets — but I never received them

StubHub said it sent my UFC tickets — but I never received them

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

Roland Nazariyan buys three sets of tickets to a UFC fight through StubHub. But the real battle comes after the event — with StubHub’s customer service department. Two sets of tickets never showed up and were eventually refunded. But the third order, worth $4,605, turned into a heavyweight bout. Who will come out on top?

Categories Problem Solved
Charlene Burgett faces every concertgoer's nightmare when she discovers her expensive StubHub tickets offer no view of Jason Bonham, the drummer she specifically came to see at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Can she get a refund?

Will StubHub’s FanProtect promise protect me when I can’t see Jason Bonham?

February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

Charlene Burgett faces every concertgoer’s nightmare when she discovers her expensive StubHub tickets offer no view of Jason Bonham, the drummer she specifically came to see at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Can she get a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
When Simone Zeno can't attend a j-hope concert because of a family emergency, StubHub agrees to refund her purchase. Then it backtracks and refuses to return the money. Can it do that?

StubHub promised a refund after an emergency — but where’s my $2,561?

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Simone Zeno can’t attend a j-hope concert because of a family emergency, StubHub agrees to refund her purchase. Then it backtracks and refuses to return the money. Can it do that?

Categories Problem Solved
When Christi Barguig's concert is canceled, StubHub offers her a refund. Then it sends the money to the wrong person.

StubHub misled me about my $331 concert ticket refund. What should I do? 

December 9, 2025November 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Christi Barguig’s concert is canceled, StubHub offers her a refund. Then it sends the money to the wrong person. 

Categories Problem Solved
When StubHub sends tickets for the wrong show, it blames the customer for the mistake. The company invents an absurd rule to deny her refund, ignoring its own FanProtect Guarantee and forcing her to fight to get her money back.

StubHub issued tickets for the wrong showtime. Can I get a refund?

November 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Lori McBride buys StubHub tickets for a 1 p.m. show but discovers they’re for 7:30 p.m. StubHub denies her a refund because she didn’t immediately contact the company. But what about StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee?

Categories Problem Solved
uyer gets wrong date Taylor Swift tickets from StubHub, forced to buy pricier last-minute tickets. Should StubHub pay the difference?

Hey StubHub, these Taylor Swift tickets are for the wrong date!

September 29, 2025September 22, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Adrienne Gil paid StubHub $4,799 for tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. StubHub delivered the tickets — for the wrong date.Now Gil wants StubHub to cover the $6,784 she had to pay to get into the show.

Categories Advocacy
Buyer pays for hockey tickets on StubHub but can't use them due to an error, leading to a frustrating fight for a $375 refund.

I paid $375 for hockey game tickets I couldn’t use. Why won’t StubHub refund me?

September 26, 2025September 12, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Angelica Niklowitz gets a recurring error when she tries to access the hockey game tickets she buys through StubHub. Can she get a refund for the replacement tickets she has to buy?

Categories Problem Solved
StubHub charged a seller $747 in fees despite promising a waiver after Adele's show was postponed. See how she fought for her refund.

StubHub charged me $747 in fees after Adele postponed her concert. But it promised not to!

November 8, 2025August 25, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Ellen Kwan-Portal just can’t let go of her Adele tickets.

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