Mergers, Money & the Ticketing Takeover
In this chapter from the International Ticketing Report, Francine Gorman charts the deals driving expansion, innovation, and competition
Feature By IQ | 17 November 2025
The global ticketing landscape has undergone significant shifts in recent years, with innovative startups acquired by major players and independent companies merging with global platforms as a wave of consolidation has taken place throughout the ticketing ecosystem.
“There are major trends taking place – one is the massive sector consolidation, and in macroeconomics terms, this is indicative of a sector that’s maturing,” says ticketing expert Tim Chambers of TJ Chambers Consultancy. “If you go back 20 years, virtually every city…
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