Ticket resale payout calculator

Most ticket resale sites pay sellers after the event takes place. This helps prevent fraud, chargebacks, and delivery issues. Depending on the marketplace, payouts usually arrive within a few business days after the event — for example, SeatGeek often within 5 days; StubHub 5–8 days; Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster Resale around 7 days; TickPick up to 14 days.

Sites hold funds until after the event so they can confirm the buyer received and used the tickets. If there's a problem (wrong tickets, no-show, etc.), they can resolve it before releasing payment. That reduces fraud and chargebacks for everyone.

Seller fees typically range from about 10% to 15% on major marketplaces, but it varies by site, event, and sometimes ticket price. Some marketplaces use a fixed percentage; others use variable fees. That's why this calculator exists — so you can compare and see an estimate before you list.

The marketplace deducts a seller fee from your list price. What you get is the list price minus that fee. List price is what you set; your payout is what you actually receive.

Yes. Some marketplaces use a fixed percentage (e.g. 10% or 15%); others change fees based on ticket price, time until the event, and demand. Fees can also differ by event. Always check the site's current seller terms and the payout preview when you list.

Buyer fees vary widely by marketplace and event. They can range roughly 10%-40%, and the exact amount often depends on demand, price, and timing. That's why this calculator focuses on seller payouts - always check the marketplace checkout for the buyer's total.

Use the Advanced section on this calculator to enter an assumed fee percentage. We'll show an estimated take-home for marketplaces that don't publish a single rate (e.g. StubHub, Ticketmaster Resale). For exact numbers, list on the site and check the payout preview before you confirm.