No, ticket scalping in Belgium is prohibited under the 2026 Economic Code amendments, which classify resale at excessive prices as unfair commercial practice. The FSMA and local market surveillance units enforce penalties up to €50,000 per violation, targeting both primary and secondary market actors.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Belgium
- Price Caps: Resale prices must not exceed 10% of the original ticket value, enforced by the FSMA under Article 101 of the Economic Code.
- Authorized Platforms: Only licensed brokers registered with the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) may facilitate resales, with mandatory transparency on seller identities.
- Event-Specific Bans: Cultural and sports events designated as “high-risk” by local authorities (e.g., Tomorrowland, Jupiler Pro League) prohibit secondary market transactions entirely.
Violations trigger administrative fines and potential criminal charges under the 2023 Market Practices Act, with repeat offenders facing license revocation. The 2026 enforcement shift prioritizes digital monitoring, including AI-driven price tracking across platforms like StubHub and Viagogo.