Status of record
DOJ settled mid-trial (Mar 2026, court approval pending); a jury found for 33 states and DC (Apr 2026); remedies pending, with the states seeking a break-up
The alleged harm
- /Jury (Apr 2026): Ticketmaster monopolised ticketing at major concert venues and Live Nation large amphitheatres; overcharge of $1.72 a ticket
- /Eras Tour presale (Nov 2022) collapsed; Ticketmaster blamed bots and record demand; Senate hearing, Jan 2023
- /Some 2022 Bruce Springsteen tickets passed $1,000 through dynamic "Official Platinum" pricing
On the record
4 sources of public record behind this case.
| Source | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. DOJ v. Live Nation Entertainment | S.D. New York | 23 May 2024 |
| Jury verdict for the states: $1.72 a ticket overcharge | S.D. New York | 15 Apr 2026 |
| DOJ settlement: Competitive Impact Statement | justice.gov | 29 Jun 2026 |
| UK CMA: Ticketmaster undertakings after the Oasis sale (no evidence of dynamic pricing found; no admission) | gov.uk | 25 Sep 2025 |
Cite this page
Spyrou, Sotiris. "Live Nation / Ticketmaster: Monopoly and dynamic pricing." Grift, Inc. case files. https://griftinc.com/cases/live-nation-ticketmaster
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