Stage 2: Watch out · Events

Your network, data, purchases, and habits make leaving costly or awkward, even as the bargain shifts.

SeatGeek
2

Ticketmaster’s main rival, with exclusive venue deals of its own and lawsuits over late-disclosed fees.

Events Platform Since 2009
Eventbrite
2

Self-serve events and ticketing—easy for organizers until fees, feature tiers, and payout rules become the product.

Events Platform Since 2006
StubHub
2

Secondary ticket marketplace—liquidity and buyer protection on one side, fees and volatile pricing on the other.

Events Company Since 2000