Arizona AG Continues Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Case
Summary
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office will continue the state's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, despite a recent DOJ settlement. The state seeks to hold Ticketmaster accountable for monopolizing the live entertainment industry and harming Arizona consumers.
What changed
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has stated her commitment to continuing the state's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, which alleges illegal monopolization of the live entertainment and concert ticketing markets. This action proceeds despite a recent settlement reached by the U.S. Department of Justice, which Mayes believes does not adequately address the harm caused to Arizona consumers and the live music marketplace. The state is pursuing this case alongside a bipartisan coalition of other state attorneys general.
Regulated entities, particularly those in the live entertainment and ticketing sectors, should be aware that this case is actively progressing and may result in significant remedies or penalties for Live Nation/Ticketmaster. While no specific compliance actions are required for other entities at this time, the ongoing litigation signals continued scrutiny of monopolistic practices in the industry. The filing of a mistrial motion by the plaintiff states indicates a robust legal challenge is underway, aiming to restore competition and fairness to the live music industry.
What to do next
- Monitor ongoing litigation developments in the Arizona v. Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust case.
- Assess internal practices for potential monopolistic behavior in the live entertainment and ticketing sectors.
Source document (simplified)
Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
Monday, March 9, 2026
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
In May 2024, Arizona joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the concert ticketing market and using that monopoly power to reinforce its stranglehold over live entertainment venues. For too long, Ticketmaster has extracted billions of dollars from a rigged system - one that has made it harder for fans to see the artists they love and driven up ticket prices for Arizona concertgoers.
The case against Ticketmaster is strong, and I am committed to seeing it through. The settlement recently announced by the federal government does not adequately remedy the harm done to Arizona consumers and the live music marketplace. Arizona is prepared to continue litigating this case alongside our bipartisan coalition of attorneys general to hold Ticketmaster accountable in court and secure real relief for music fans.
I will not stop fighting illegal monopolies that hurt Arizonans. Ticketmaster has operated above the law for too long, and my office will keep pushing until we restore competition and fairness to the live music industry.
Arizona joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia in continuing the antitrust case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster.
A copy of the mistrial motion filed by states is available below.
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