Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Case on All Claims
Summary
A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on all antitrust claims after a seven-week trial, holding that the companies illegally monopolized the ticketing and large amphitheater markets for live entertainment events. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 33 other state attorneys general in bringing the case, which will proceed to a second phase where the judge will determine remedies to break the company's monopoly hold on the live entertainment industry.
What changed
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 33 other state attorneys general secured a unanimous jury verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, finding both companies liable on all counts for illegally monopolizing the ticketing and large amphitheater markets for live entertainment. The seven-week trial concluded with the jury affirming the antitrust claims that the merged entity had used its market power to harm consumers and artists through supracompetitive ticket pricing.
For Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the verdict sets the stage for significant remedies in phase two proceedings, where the court may impose structural changes including potential divestiture requirements or behavioral restrictions to restore competition in the ticketing and live event markets.
What to do next
- Monitor for remedies in phase two of the antitrust case
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Live Nation/Ticketmaster Case on All Claims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH – After a seven-week trial, a jury found in favor of Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 33 other attorneys general, holding Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on all counts for illegally monopolizing the ticketing and large amphitheater markets for live entertainment events. Attorney General Jackson shared the following statement:
“The verdict’s in. We just won our case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on all claims, and we’re closer to breaking down their illegal monopoly over the live entertainment industry.
“This was one of the biggest antitrust cases in years. When the United States Department of Justice announced in March that it had cut a deal with Live Nation and Ticketmaster behind the backs of the attorneys general, I rejected their secret deal because it failed to address sky-high ticket prices for concertgoers. We wanted the jury to hear the evidence and see what consumers have known for years.
“Every fan who’s watched prices pile up on a concert ticket just got proof they were right to feel mistreated by a monopoly. That’s exactly what was happening.
“Today’s verdict confirms that Live Nation has been running an illegal monopoly in the ticket market, abusing concertgoers and artists. The case will now head to a second phase where the judge will decide the appropriate remedies to break Live Nation’s hold on the live entertainment industry and restore competition, and our office will stay on the side of bringing prices down for consumers.”
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