Can You Resell Tickets on Ticketmaster? Fees and Alternatives in 2026
TL;DR (as of July 2026):
Yes, you can resell many Ticketmaster tickets through Ticketmaster's fan-to-fan resale, but not every event or ticket is eligible. In the UK, Ticketmaster resale is more controlled than open resale marketplaces: sellers may not list tickets above the price they paid, although resale prices can include service charges. Some events use Face Value Exchange, where tickets are resold at the original price and Ticketmaster does not charge resale fees. TicketHunter charges 13% all-in (11% platform + 2% processing) to buyers and 0% until 2027 (1% thereafter) to sellers, so it is worth comparing when Ticketmaster resale is unavailable, when the event is outside Ticketmaster, or when standard resale fees apply.
How Ticketmaster resale works in the UK
Ticketmaster offers fan-to-fan resale on many UK events, letting a ticket holder relist a ticket they can no longer use. Two models sit underneath that, and they work differently.
Standard fan-to-fan resale. On these events, Ticketmaster says resale service fees may apply to both buyer and seller. Ticketmaster does not publish a fixed fee percentage, and the fees can vary by event. In the UK, sellers may not list resale tickets above the price they paid, according to Ticketmaster's Ticket Exchange Policy, although the resale price seen by the buyer can still be higher than the original face value because it may include service charges. Both sides pay into the fee structure, so the total cost of a ticket changing hands can be meaningful even though the transaction happens inside the official platform.
Face Value Exchange. On some events, organisers and artists choose to run resale through Face Value Exchange. Here tickets are resold at their original face value, and Ticketmaster says it does not charge resale fees on these tickets. This is a genuinely fan-friendly model, and where it is available it is one of the cleanest ways to resell.
The practical takeaway: "resale on Ticketmaster" is not one thing. Whether you pay resale fees, and how much, depends on which model the specific event uses. Always check the event page before listing or buying.
Ticketmaster Resale vs TicketHunter at a glance
| Feature | Ticketmaster Resale | TicketHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Can you resell tickets? | Yes, if resale is enabled for that event | Yes, across supported events worldwide |
| Event eligibility | Only selected Ticketmaster events | Events across categories worldwide |
| Buyer fee | Event-specific resale fees may apply | 13% all-in (11% platform + 2% processing) |
| Buyer fee breakdown | Shown in Ticketmaster purchase flow | 11% platform fee + 2% processing |
| Seller fee | Event-specific resale fees may apply | 0% until 2027 (1% thereafter) |
| Seller fee from 2027 | Event-specific | 1% |
| Face Value Exchange | No Ticketmaster resale fees where enabled | Not the same model |
| Price cap | Sellers may not list above the price they paid | No — sellers set their own price |
| Seller payout | Typically within 17 working days after sale | 7 days after the event |
| Ticket validity | Managed inside Ticketmaster's own system | Verified ticket resale |
| Best for | Ticketmaster-issued tickets, especially Face Value Exchange events | Lower-fee resale where Ticketmaster resale is unavailable |
Fee information reflects publicly available Ticketmaster documentation as of July 2026. Fees vary by event and resale model. See sources below.
Standard resale fee examples
The tables below use an illustrative 15% buyer fee and 15% seller fee for standard fan-to-fan resale, to show how costs can add up when both sides are charged. Ticketmaster says resale service fees may apply but does not publish a fixed percentage, so treat these as examples, not exact figures. These do not apply to Face Value Exchange events, where Ticketmaster does not charge resale fees.
What the buyer pays (illustrative standard resale)
| Listed ticket price | Ticketmaster example at 15% buyer fee | TicketHunter at 13% all-in | Buyer saves with TicketHunter |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 | £57.50 | £56.50 | £1 |
| £100 | £115 | £113 | £2 |
| £300 | £345 | £339 | £6 |
| £500 | £575 | £565 | £10 |
| £1,000 | £1,150 | £1,130 | £20 |
What the seller keeps (illustrative standard resale)
| Listed ticket price | Ticketmaster example at 15% seller fee | TicketHunter seller payout until 2027 | Seller keeps more with TicketHunter |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 | £42.50 | £50 | £7.50 |
| £100 | £85 | £100 | £15 |
| £300 | £255 | £300 | £45 |
| £500 | £425 | £500 | £75 |
| £1,000 | £850 | £1,000 | £150 |
Total fees taken from both sides (illustrative standard resale)
| Listed ticket price | Ticketmaster example at 15% buyer + 15% seller | TicketHunter at 13% buyer + 0% seller | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 | £15 | £6.50 | £8.50 |
| £100 | £30 | £13 | £17 |
| £300 | £90 | £39 | £51 |
| £500 | £150 | £65 | £85 |
| £1,000 | £300 | £130 | £170 |
On this illustrative standard-resale model, TicketHunter's buyer-side fee is only slightly lower than the Ticketmaster example. The bigger difference is on the seller side: TicketHunter charges sellers 0% until 2027, so the seller keeps more of the listed price.
Face Value Exchange: when Ticketmaster wins
Face Value Exchange is Ticketmaster's most fan-friendly resale model. Where it is enabled, tickets can only be resold at the original price, and Ticketmaster says it does not charge resale fees. For eligible events, this can be the best resale route available.
| Scenario | Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange | TicketHunter |
|---|---|---|
| £100 ticket | Buyer pays £100, seller receives £100 | Buyer pays £113, seller receives £100 |
| £300 ticket | Buyer pays £300, seller receives £300 | Buyer pays £339, seller receives £300 |
| £1,000 ticket | Buyer pays £1,000, seller receives £1,000 | Buyer pays £1,130, seller receives £1,000 |
If your event is eligible for Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange, that may be the most fan-friendly route. TicketHunter is more relevant when Ticketmaster resale is unavailable, when the event was not originally sold through Ticketmaster, or when standard resale fees apply.
Where Ticketmaster Resale genuinely wins
A fair comparison credits the real advantages of reselling on Ticketmaster:
- Face Value Exchange on some events. Where artists and organisers enable it, tickets resell at face value with no resale fees. This is one of the cleanest resale routes available.
- Integrated and convenient. If you bought from Ticketmaster, reselling through the same account is simple. The ticket is already there, and the relisting flow is built in.
- Lower risk of invalid tickets. Because the ticket moves within the official platform, the transfer is managed by the issuer, reducing the chance of a void or duplicate barcode.
- Trusted, well-known brand. As the primary issuer for many events, it is a familiar, established platform with customer support.
- Barcode and delivery handled by the issuer. Ticket validity and delivery are controlled end-to-end by the same system that issued the original ticket.
These are real strengths, especially on Face Value Exchange events. The thing to watch is that standard resale may still charge both sides, so "official" does not automatically mean cheapest.
Where TicketHunter differs
- Fee visibility. TicketHunter shows the fee position on every listing (13% all-in (11% platform + 2% processing) to buyers, 0% until 2027 (1% thereafter) to sellers). On Ticketmaster, resale fees are shown in the purchase flow and may vary by event.
- Coverage. Ticketmaster resale only covers events listed on Ticketmaster. TicketHunter covers events worldwide across all categories, so it can be used for events sold through other channels.
- Seller economics. On standard Ticketmaster resale, seller fees may apply. TicketHunter's seller fee is 0% until 2027 (1% thereafter).
- Payout and guarantee. TicketHunter's seller payout timing is 7 days after the event and its buyer protection is a full refund if the ticket is invalid, not delivered, or materially different from the listing (payments held in escrow until after the event).
For events outside Ticketmaster, or when standard resale fees apply, TicketHunter is one of the best Ticketmaster alternatives worth comparing on the all-in cost.
How to resell tickets on Ticketmaster (and alternatives)
To resell on Ticketmaster:
- Check whether resale is enabled for your event and which model it uses (standard resale or Face Value Exchange).
- Open the ticket in your account and choose the resale or "sell" option where available. If the Sell button does not appear, Ticketmaster resale is not available for that ticket.
- Set your price (or accept face value on a Face Value Exchange event) and confirm any fees shown before completing the listing.
Looking for Ticketmaster alternatives with lower ticket resale fees? To compare with TicketHunter:
- Check the model. If your event is a Face Value Exchange, that route may have no resale fee. If it is standard resale, note the fees on both sides.
- For sellers, list via the sell page and confirm the on-listing fee and payout terms.
- For buyers, review the on-listing price including the buyer fee at checkout.
See how it works for the full flow and pricing for current fee detail.
FAQ
Can you resell tickets on Ticketmaster?
Yes, but only if resale is enabled for your event and the ticket is eligible. If the Sell button does not appear, Ticketmaster resale is not available for that ticket.
Are Ticketmaster resale prices capped?
In the UK, Ticketmaster's Ticket Exchange Policy says sellers may not list resale tickets above the price they paid. Some Face Value Exchange events are more strictly capped at the original price.
Does Ticketmaster charge resale fees?
Ticketmaster says resale service fees may apply, but Face Value Exchange tickets do not carry Ticketmaster resale fees. Fees depend on the event and resale model.
What is Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange?
It is a resale model where eligible tickets can only be resold at the original price paid. Ticketmaster says it does not charge resale fees on those tickets.
Is Ticketmaster resale safer than other resale sites?
For Ticketmaster-issued tickets, resale inside Ticketmaster can reduce ticket-validity risk because the ticket transfer is handled inside the official platform.
When is TicketHunter better than Ticketmaster resale?
TicketHunter is worth comparing when Ticketmaster resale is unavailable, when the event is not on Ticketmaster, or when the seller wants to avoid seller fees.
Is TicketHunter cheaper than Ticketmaster?
It depends. TicketHunter can be cheaper on standard resale examples, especially for sellers. But if Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange is available with no resale fee, Ticketmaster may be cheaper for that event.
Sources and disclaimer
- Ticketmaster UK Ticket Exchange Policy
- How do I buy resale tickets?
- How does Face Value Exchange work?
Trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. TicketHunter is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any platform named on this page. Fee figures are illustrative and based on each platform's publicly available information as of July 2026. Fees vary by event and may change. Always check the platform's own fee page before transacting. Worked examples are illustrative.
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