economy
March 9, 2026
Live Nation Reaches Surprise Settlement With Justice Department in Antitrust Case
Live Nation will pay $280m to states in lawsuit, and Ticketmaster will open parts of platform to rival companies
TL;DR
- Live Nation and Ticketmaster settled an antitrust case with the Department of Justice.
- The settlement includes a $280 million fund for participating states.
- Ticketmaster must allow rival ticketing companies access to parts of its platform.
- Exclusive booking agreements with 13 US amphitheaters will be divested.
- Service fees will be capped at 15% of the ticket price.
- Long-term exclusivity contracts will be limited.
- Some state attorneys general rejected the settlement, vowing to continue their lawsuit.
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