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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Could the Stanley Cup Final in Toronto become the next Super Bowl in terms of hype and ticket prices?
The Stanley Cup Final in Toronto might become the next Super Bowl (Imagn Images) For decades, the Super Bowl has been synonymous with outrageous ticket prices and unmatched fanfare. But that era of dominance may be under threat—from the ice rink. As ticket prices for the Stanley Cup Finals soar, hockey is beginning to rival, and in some cases surpass, the NFL and NBA when it comes to fan spending. And if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever make it to a Game 7, we might witness the most expensive ticket in sports history. Ticket prices rising, and the hype is just getting started — CanadaCaniac (@CanadaCaniac) Last year's Stanley Cup Finals showcased just how far hockey has come in terms of market demand. The 2024 series between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers saw prices for upper-level seats start at over $300 and climb to over $1,200 for later games. Game 6 in Edmonton topped the list at $1,279. When Game 7 was confirmed, prices surged, with the cheapest tickets hitting $1,500—and those were in the nosebleeds. Better views demanded over $3,000. Scarcity, fan passion, and the thrill of a do-or-die game pushed demand into overdrive. Why Toronto is the perfect storm for a record-breaking final Toronto isn't just a hockey city—it lives and breathes the sport. The Maple Leafs haven't reached the Stanley Cup Finals in nearly 60 years, yet their fan base remains one of the most loyal (and, yes, most 'annoying') in the league. 'That's something we see across all sports, is the team that hasn't been there for a while really drives that demand,' said StubHub spokesperson Adam Budelli. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of High Power Bills? Plug in This Device elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo With average attendance up by over 2,000 since 2022 and the team's immense popularity, the pent-up demand is explosive. The average Leafs fan isn't just passionate—they're willing to pay. If a Game 7 were to happen at Scotiabank Arena, insiders believe prices could exceed $8,000 per ticket. Also Read: Team Canada sexual assault case: Defence ridicules 'useless' witness as trial spirals into courtroom chaos Darren Rovell may have put it best: 'I still maintain that the most expensive sporting event of all time would be a Stanley Cup Game 7 in Toronto.' At this point, it's not a matter of if—but when. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Ottawa Citizen
25-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
StubHub and ATG Entertainment Partner to Expand Access to Live Theater Across the U.S.
Article content Article content NEW YORK — StubHub, the world's leading ticket marketplace, today announced a new partnership with ATG Entertainment, a world leader in live entertainment. Through this agreement, StubHub becomes an 'Official Resale Ticket Partner' for 16 ATG venues across the United States, expanding access to live theater. Article content Fans will be able to purchase ATG Entertainment tickets directly through StubHub, enjoying a seamless, secure experience backed by StubHub's industry-leading FanProtect Guarantee. The partnership is powered by StubHub's proprietary technology, 25 years of fan behavior insights, and performance marketing that drives fan discovery and conversion. Article content Article content 'This partnership is about opening doors for fans and for the theater industry,' said Adam Budelli, Head of Partnerships at StubHub. 'ATG Entertainment understands that meeting audiences where they are at requires innovation and reach. StubHub brings both, and we're excited to support the growth of live theater with a platform built for today's fans.' Article content ATG Entertainment owns, operates or programs 72 venues globally, including iconic theaters across the U.S. and Europe, and serves over 18 million people worldwide. Tickets for select ATGE events will be available via StubHub in a few weeks. Article content 'This partnership reflects a shared belief in the future of live entertainment,' said Lori Hotz, US CEO of ATG Entertainment. 'StubHub's innovative platform and expansive reach offer new ways to connect with audiences across genres. Together, we're reimagining how fans discover and engage with live experiences across the country.' Article content ATG Entertainment is the latest to join StubHub's expanding network of partners, helping deliver seamless ticket discovery and global distribution across more than 200 countries and territories for some of the world's most iconic events and brands. The company's partner momentum is part of a larger evolution—transforming StubHub from a resale-only marketplace into the fan-first, all-access destination for live experiences. Article content StubHub is the world's leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in over 200 countries and territories in 33 languages and 48 available currencies. With more than 100 million tickets available to events around the world annually — from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater — StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences, with every order backed by our FanProtect guarantee and global customer service. Article content ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, modern live music arenas, studio theatres, cinemas and conference spaces. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 72 of the world's most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Continental Europe, each year entertaining over 18 million audience members. Article content Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with third-party top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances every year. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
StubHub and ATG Entertainment Partner to Expand Access to Live Theater Across the U.S.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StubHub, the world's leading ticket marketplace, today announced a new partnership with ATG Entertainment, a world leader in live entertainment. Through this agreement, StubHub becomes an 'Official Resale Ticket Partner" for 16 ATG venues across the United States, expanding access to live theater. Fans will be able to purchase ATG Entertainment tickets directly through StubHub, enjoying a seamless, secure experience backed by StubHub's industry-leading FanProtect Guarantee. The partnership is powered by StubHub's proprietary technology, 25 years of fan behavior insights, and performance marketing that drives fan discovery and conversion. 'This partnership is about opening doors for fans and for the theater industry,' said Adam Budelli, Head of Partnerships at StubHub. 'ATG Entertainment understands that meeting audiences where they are at requires innovation and reach. StubHub brings both, and we're excited to support the growth of live theater with a platform built for today's fans.' ATG Entertainment owns, operates or programs 72 venues globally, including iconic theaters across the U.S. and Europe, and serves over 18 million people worldwide. Tickets for select ATGE events will be available via StubHub in a few weeks. 'This partnership reflects a shared belief in the future of live entertainment,' said Lori Hotz, US CEO of ATG Entertainment. 'StubHub's innovative platform and expansive reach offer new ways to connect with audiences across genres. Together, we're reimagining how fans discover and engage with live experiences across the country.' ATG Entertainment is the latest to join StubHub's expanding network of partners, helping deliver seamless ticket discovery and global distribution across more than 200 countries and territories for some of the world's most iconic events and brands. The company's partner momentum is part of a larger evolution—transforming StubHub from a resale-only marketplace into the fan-first, all-access destination for live experiences. About StubHub StubHub is the world's leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in over 200 countries and territories in 33 languages and 48 available currencies. With more than 100 million tickets available to events around the world annually -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences, with every order backed by our FanProtect guarantee and global customer service. About ATG Entertainment ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, modern live music arenas, studio theatres, cinemas and conference spaces. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 72 of the world's most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Continental Europe, each year entertaining over 18 million audience members. Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with third-party top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances every year. ATG also operates a leading ticketing platform, with attracting more than 55 million unique visitors annually.
National Post
24-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
StubHub and ATG Entertainment Partner to Expand Access to Live Theater Across the U.S.
Article content Article content NEW YORK — StubHub, the world's leading ticket marketplace, today announced a new partnership with ATG Entertainment, a world leader in live entertainment. Through this agreement, StubHub becomes an 'Official Resale Ticket Partner' for 16 ATG venues across the United States, expanding access to live theater. Article content Fans will be able to purchase ATG Entertainment tickets directly through StubHub, enjoying a seamless, secure experience backed by StubHub's industry-leading FanProtect Guarantee. The partnership is powered by StubHub's proprietary technology, 25 years of fan behavior insights, and performance marketing that drives fan discovery and conversion. Article content 'This partnership is about opening doors for fans and for the theater industry,' said Adam Budelli, Head of Partnerships at StubHub. 'ATG Entertainment understands that meeting audiences where they are at requires innovation and reach. StubHub brings both, and we're excited to support the growth of live theater with a platform built for today's fans.' Article content ATG Entertainment owns, operates or programs 72 venues globally, including iconic theaters across the U.S. and Europe, and serves over 18 million people worldwide. Tickets for select ATGE events will be available via StubHub in a few weeks. Article content 'This partnership reflects a shared belief in the future of live entertainment,' said Lori Hotz, US CEO of ATG Entertainment. 'StubHub's innovative platform and expansive reach offer new ways to connect with audiences across genres. Together, we're reimagining how fans discover and engage with live experiences across the country.' Article content ATG Entertainment is the latest to join StubHub's expanding network of partners, helping deliver seamless ticket discovery and global distribution across more than 200 countries and territories for some of the world's most iconic events and brands. The company's partner momentum is part of a larger evolution—transforming StubHub from a resale-only marketplace into the fan-first, all-access destination for live experiences. Article content About StubHub Article content StubHub is the world's leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in over 200 countries and territories in 33 languages and 48 available currencies. With more than 100 million tickets available to events around the world annually — from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater — StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences, with every order backed by our FanProtect guarantee and global customer service. Article content ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, modern live music arenas, studio theatres, cinemas and conference spaces. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 72 of the world's most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Continental Europe, each year entertaining over 18 million audience members. Article content Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with third-party top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances every year. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
New York Times
19-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How expensive are tickets for the 4 Nations final? Try Stanley Cup Final Game 7 expensive.
In an atmosphere that could rival any Game 7, the United States and Canada are set for a rematch to crown the winner of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. The championship game — scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston — will conclude the four-nation, best-on-best tournament the NHL is staging this year in lieu of its All-Star Game. With the finalists determined after Canada beat Finland 5-3 on Monday and the U.S. secured its spot with a 3-1 win over Canada on Saturday, there is plenty of hype, both among star players and eager fans, heading into the battle between the North American foes. Advertisement That buildup has only skyrocketed the demand for snagging one of TD Garden's 17,850 seats in the days ahead of the final. Ticket prices for the finale have climbed substantially throughout the tournament, two ticket resellers said Tuesday. That's after the Saturday game between the U.S. and Canada featured pregame boos as the U.S. national anthem played at Bell Centre in Montreal, followed by three on-ice fights in the first nine seconds of action. According to one of the resellers, TickPick, the cheapest single ticket available on the site before the tournament began on Feb. 12 was $237 (listed at the all-in price, meaning without added fees). That cheapest single ticket price jumped to $1,222 as of Tuesday afternoon — a 415 percent increase. For comparison, that price was only slightly less than the cheapest single ticket on the site for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., two days before puck drop, listed at $1,235, per TickPick. Additionally, the upcoming 4 Nations final would also rank in the top 10 most expensive NHL games on record for TickPick based on average purchase price, with those records dating back to 2011, the company said. As of Tuesday evening, the cheapest single tickets were listed at $1,043 (without fees) on TickPick, $791 ($1,071 with fees) on StubHub, and $945 ($1,129 with fees) on Ticketmaster. According to StubHub, the average price of tickets sold on their site has also seen a significant jump — from $464 for the first USA-Canada game to $766 for the championship, as of Tuesday evening. The average price of tickets on StubHub for the full tournament is as follows: The company also noted that the 4 Nations championship is its best-selling NHL game of the season so far, outselling two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers: Game 2 in Sunrise, Fla. by 22 percent and Game 3 in Edmonton by 16 percent. It's also outselling the prior two games in the 4 Nations tournament (Sweden-USA and Canada-Finland) combined, by nearly 50 percent, according to StubHub, which did not provide specific sales figures. Advertisement 'All eyes are on the USA-Canada showdown in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, a game that's predicted to be emotional, heated and exciting,' Adam Budelli, a spokesperson for StubHub said in a statement Tuesday evening. 'Fans from both countries are vying for a seat in TD Arena — it's the best-selling NHL game of the season and has surpassed sales for the reigning NBA Champion Celtics home opener against the Knicks by nearly 50 percent.' StubHub also said its ticket buyers for the 4 Nations final are coming from 28 countries, with a majority (66 percent) coming from the United States and 32 percent coming from Canada. Not only is ticketing demand looking strong, but viewership for the tournament has outpaced expectations. The opening Canada-Sweden game had a North American audience of 4.1 million while the U.S. versus Finland matchup delivered a North American audience of 3.4 million — more than double the total viewership the league anticipated before the tournament, league sources told The Athletic's Chris Johnston. Then came the highly charged USA-Canada game Saturday, which averaged a whopping 4.4 million viewers, with viewership peaking at 5.2 million, per ESPN. It was the most-watched NHL game in the U.S. since Game 7 of last season's Stanley Cup Final, which drew 7.67 million viewers. The USA-Canada encore in the 4 Nations final will air in prime time on ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, SN and TVAS.
