Entertainment
StubHub Expands Local Presence Across the U.S. With New Direct Issuance Partnerships in Sports, Music, and Performing Arts
NEW YORK, December 16, 2025--StubHub, the world’s leading marketplace for live event tickets, today announced a new wave of Direct Issuance partnerships that deepen its local footprint across key U.S. markets and expand fan access to some of the year’s most anticipated sports, music, and cultural events.
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