Sept. 3, 2008 SEATTLE - StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, has been selected by the University of Washington as the secondary ticketing partner for the institution's athletic program. The agreement will further enhance the visibility and adoption of StubHub's industry leading ticket marketplace, designating StubHub as the Preferred Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace of University of Washington Athletics. With this addition, StubHub now boasts 15 collegiate partners and a combined total of nearly 60 sponsorship partners across professional leagues and the NCAA ranks. The Washington Huskies are the fifth team in the Pacific-10 Conference to partner with StubHub, joining a roster already consisting of the USC Trojans, Arizona Wildcats, Oregon State Beavers and Stanford Cardinal. Husky fans looking for the widest selection of event tickets will benefit from the expansive availability. In addition, those with extra tickets will be able to recoup their investment for tickets they cannot use. This football season in particular will see UW tickets in high demand as the Huskies entertain Notre Dame, as well as three preseason top-25 teams at Husky Stadium. "StubHub's fan-centric approach aligns with the same commitment we have to our loyal season ticket holders and other Husky supporters," said Leslie Wurzberger, UW's associate athletic director for marketing. "This new partnership will give more fans the opportunity to attend Washington Athletics events with the peace of mind that comes from shopping at StubHub." Under both partnerships, StubHub will benefit from varied online and offline marketing components, including on-site pick-up locations at respective venues. "We are excited to add an elite athletic program such as Washington into our family of collegiate partners," said Danielle Maged, head of partnerships & sports business development for StubHub. "Fans of UW can feel confident using StubHub, as their transactions will be managed by our best-of-class solution and protected by our industry leading FanProtect Guarantee." About StubHub StubHub is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). For more information on StubHub, visit www.stubhub.com. |
