UK Government Proposes Ticket Resale Price Cap to Curb Touting

Public consultation launched to address inflated resale prices and dynamic pricing practices in live events.

The UK government has announced plans to cap resale ticket prices for live events, including concerts, sports, and theatre, to protect consumers from excessive markups.
A public consultation will explore options for capping resale prices, potentially limiting them to the original price or allowing a 10-30% uplift, as well as restricting the number of tickets resellers can purchase and list.
The move follows widespread criticism of dynamic pricing and secondary market practices, with tickets for events like Oasis's reunion tour being resold for up to six times their face value.
Proposals include increasing accountability for resale platforms, banning the use of bots to purchase tickets, and strengthening enforcement against rule violations.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks, with legislation expected to follow in 2026 to create a fairer ticketing system for fans and artists.