Top Online Event Ticketing Companies

Global Online Event Ticketing Market size was valued at USD 58.75 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 61.57 Billion in 2024 to USD 89.59 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.8% in the forecast period (2025-2032).

The global online event ticketing industry is highly competitive, with key players focusing on technological advancements, strategic partnerships, and user-friendly platforms to enhance customer experience. Major companies such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster (Live Nation Entertainment), StubHub, and See Tickets dominate the market, leveraging AI-driven personalization, mobile ticketing, and blockchain-based security solutions to streamline transactions and prevent fraud. The growing demand for virtual and hybrid events has intensified competition, prompting companies to expand their offerings beyond traditional ticketing services. 'Cubic Corporation (United States)', 'NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands)', 'HID Global Corporation (United States)', 'Gemalto NV (Netherlands)', 'Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)', 'Giesecke+Devrient GmbH (Germany)', 'Xerox Corporation (United States)', 'CPI Card Group Inc. (United States)', 'Rambus Inc. (United States)', 'Oberthur Technologies (France)', 'Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (Germany)', 'Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (Hong Kong)', 'Conduent Inc. (United States)', 'Atos SE (France)', 'Indra Sistemas, S.A. (Spain)', 'Vix Technology (Australia)', 'Parkeon (France)', 'Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. (South Korea)', 'Confidex Ltd. (Finland)', 'Siemens AG (Germany)', 'Thales Group (France)', 'Telvent GIT, S.A. (Spain)'

Digital transformation in transportation networks is fueled by increasing digitization and improved connectivity. The transformation is taking place in urban areas across the globe to provide superior services, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance customer satisfaction. Public transportation networks, sports, and entertainment industries are significantly adopting electronic ticketing systems to attract customers, owing to their fast, secure, and user-friendly features. The ticketing system offers a cost-effective and efficient way for passengers to manage their journey on public transport.

Growing Adoption of Advanced Technologies in Smart Ticketing Solutions: Smart ticketing systems are largely used in the public transportation network, concerts, stadiums, and similar events. The incorporation of advanced technologies, such as near field communication (NFC), plays a vital role in enhancing the performance of the ticketing system. NFC technology enables two electronic devices, including NFC card and a card reader, to communicate with each other with a range of around 4cm. Furthermore, the use of NFC technology helps to make payments with a wave or place a contactless smart card near smart card readers to purchase tickets quickly.

North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 36.2% in 2024, due to higher per capita income and increased proliferation of the Internet in countries such as the U.S. and Canada. Mobile movie ticketing services are expected to emerge as a key revenue-generating segment over the forecast period in North America due to consumer convenience and accessibility associated with purchasing movie tickets. The market in the United States is expected to experience substantial growth during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing number of tech-savvy individuals in the country with higher disposable incomes. The U.S. is also renowned for its thriving entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, which fuels greater demand for convenient ticket-purchasing methods. As a result, the online ticketing sector has witnessed a surge in popularity as consumers seek easy and efficient ways to purchase tickets for various events.