The sports ticket market

Forrester Research is reporting that by the end of 2008, 3 billion dollars will be spent in the secondary ticket market online, with 2 billion dollars of that being spent on sports tickets.

With all the growth in the secondary ticket market, becoming an "educated" consumer will be a task that many first time buyers will have to accomplish before they totally feel comfortable transacting business online.

Ticketmaster CEO eyes role of resold tickets

The ticket resale market is expected to grow about 12 percent on average through 2012, when it will approach $4.5 billion, according to data cited by Ticketmaster.

While it now accounts for an estimated 10 percent to 20 percent of ticket sales, Ticketmaster Chief Executive Sean Moriarty sees it as becoming nearly inseparable from the overall business over time.

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The secondary ticket market is growing at an amazing pace. Convience for both the buyer and seller are two factors that are helping to drive the secondary market. Not every season ticket holder has the time to attend every game. Not every sports fan has the financial capital to make the investment in season tickets. The secondary market is where both of those parties are able to meet.

Secondary Ticket Market Growing..

Stubhub recently announced that it was approaching it's 15 Millionth ticket sale. Keep in mind that Stubhub only started in 2000, reached it's 5 million ticket sale in November 2006, and the 10 million mark in sales in December 2007.

What is it with Interleague?

Two National League teams (Atlanta Braves and the New York Met) come into Anaheim to play the LA Angels struggling on the road for one team, and the other team with its managers job in jeopardy yet manage to win. What gives?

An Amazing Comeback!

Heard yesterday that no team has EVER come back being down 3-1 in a NBA Finals. If there ever was a team that had the right people to pull off "something amazing" it's got to be this team. Back in Feb. NOBODY expected the Lakers to even make the playoffs, so things do change!

GO Lakers!

ESPN Sunday Game of the Week

The Atlanta Braves who have the worst road record going into their series with the LA Angels were 7-24 going into Friday nights game. The have managed 2 wins and are going for a potential sweep of the Angels. Joe Saunders goes for his 10th win this season for the Angels, with Jorge Campillo going for the Braves. Should be a great game to watch on the Sunday night ESPN game of the week.

Great site about the Business of Baseball!

I stumbled upon a great site while doing some research for an article on SeasonTicketCentral.com

The Biz of Baseball covers all the information related to baseball and the business of it. Definately work checking out.

Time for the Great games to start!

Both the Editor and Publisher (myself) are going to attending tonights Interleague Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angeles baseball game at Anaheim Stadium.

Mark

MLB Interleague Play begins.....

Interleague Play begins for Major League Baseball this Friday June 13th.

Some of the Matchups include:

Braves at Angels, Friday-Sunday

Marlins at Rays, Friday-Sunday:

Red Sox at Reds, Friday-Sunday:

Yankees at Astros, Friday-Sunday:

Athletics at Giants, Friday-Sunday:

Phillies at Cardinals, Friday-Sunday:

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The Secondary Ticket Market is estimated to be $10 Billion with 30% of the business being done online. Sales are growing @ 25%+ in the online Secondary Ticket Market.

Not only will Season Ticket Central help educate the Season Ticket Holder, but also the buyers of those season tickets.