When resale listings show up and when they thin out
Resale listings show up as soon as sellers hold tickets, often months ahead, and thin out in the last week. On event day, the median US concert had 23% as many tickets listed as it had 30 days out, across 2,687 past concerts. Games held up longer: 106% a week out, 49% on game day.
The last 30 days, by category
| Category | 14 days out | 7 days out | Event day | Past events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concerts | 89% | 79% | 23% | 2,687 |
| Sports | 106% | 106% | 49% | 873 |
| Theater | 90% | 80% | 19% | 2,778 |
| Comedy | 85% | 72% | 18% | 496 |
Each figure is the median event's tickets listed on that day as a share of its own count 30 days out. A falling count means listings left the market.
When do resale tickets go on sale?
Resale opens when the first seller lists, and for most events in the sample that came before the first presale. Read our guide to tickets before the presale for those counts.
Why games hold supply longer
Season ticket holders can decide late whether they will go. Game supply stays near its 30-day count until the final week. 55% of past games had more tickets listed 7 days out than 30 days out.
Sample events thinning fastest
- Gary Owen24% of its 30-day count, 7 days out
- Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards24% of its 30-day count, 6 days out
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings30% of its 30-day count, 9 days out
- Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards32% of its 30-day count, 9 days out
- Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings33% of its 30-day count, 12 days out
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