Gametime vs StubHub

Gametime and StubHub serve different buying styles. Gametime is mobile-first and built around last-minute deals; StubHub is the deep-inventory incumbent.

	Gametime	StubHub
Buyer fees*	All-in (bundled) 0%Fee bundled in the shown price40%	~15–30%*+ 0%About 15 to 30%, sometimes more40%
All-in pricing	Yes, "Includes Fees" pricing.	Yes, though its rollout drew a finalized FTC settlement.
Guarantee	Ticket Coverage	FanProtect
Delivery	Mobile-first, mobile transfer and e-tickets	Mobile transfer, e-tickets, instant download
Best for	Last-minute, mobile-first deals	Finding a ticket to almost anything
Operating since	2013	2000
On Tixplorer	Compared live on Tixplorer	Not compared live

*Buyer fees are third-party estimates and float with demand. Facts current as of 2026.

The key difference

Gametime’s prices often drop in the final hours before an event and you can buy up to ~90 minutes after start, great for spontaneity. StubHub is better for buying in advance or locking in a specific, hard-to-get seat.

Which should you use?

For a same-day, last-minute seat on your phone, Gametime is hard to beat and can undercut everyone as the event nears. For planning ahead or premium/specific seats, StubHub’s inventory wins. If your event is soon, comparing both can surface a late Gametime deal.

See which is cheaper for your event

Prices move by the hour and the cheapest site changes per event. Tixplorer compares live prices across TickPick, Gametime, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and other trusted marketplaces so you see the lowest total in one search.

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Gametime vs StubHub: FAQs

Is Gametime cheaper than StubHub?

For last-minute purchases, often yes, Gametime’s prices tend to fall as the event approaches. Further out, StubHub’s larger inventory may offer more (and sometimes better-priced) options. Compare the all-in total close to the event.