State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Case

CT Attorney General Press Releases

Filed March 9th, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

Multiple state Attorneys General, led by Connecticut AG William Tong, announced they will continue litigation against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry. The states are proceeding independently of the federal government, seeking stronger remedies than a recently announced settlement.

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What changed

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, joined by 24 other states and the District of Columbia, has announced the continuation of an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster. The states allege that Live Nation illegally monopolizes the live entertainment and concert ticketing markets, stifling competition, harming artists, and increasing ticket prices for consumers. This action follows a previous multistate lawsuit filed in May 2024, and the states have opted to proceed with litigation independently of the U.S. Department of Justice, stating that a recently announced settlement does not adequately address the harms caused by Live Nation's alleged monopolistic practices.

Regulated entities, particularly those in the live entertainment and ticketing sectors, should monitor this ongoing litigation closely. While specific compliance deadlines are not provided in this announcement, the states' commitment to litigating the case suggests potential for significant future remedies, which could include structural changes to the market or substantial financial penalties. The states aim to restore competition and protect consumers, indicating a continued focus on antitrust enforcement in this industry.

What to do next

Monitor ongoing litigation regarding Live Nation and Ticketmaster antitrust case.
Assess potential market impacts of continued litigation and potential remedies.

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The Office of the Attorney General William Tong

Press Releases

03/09/2026

Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate 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, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Live Nation for monopolizing the market for ticketing and using its monopoly power in the concert venue market to reinforce and protect that monopoly. For too long, Live Nation has raked in billions from a monopoly that has made it harder for consumers to see the artists they love, stifled artists, and increased the price of tickets for countless music fans.

“The case against Live Nation is strong, and the state coalition is committed to holding the company accountable for its illegal behavior, protecting consumers, and restoring competition to this market. The settlement recently announced does not adequately remedy the harms to the marketplace for live music and to concertgoers caused by Live Nation. We are willing and able to stand with other partner states to continue litigating this case without the federal government so that we can hold Live Nation accountable in court and secure appropriate relief in this case.

“As state attorneys general and antitrust enforcers, we are fully committed to protecting our citizens from illegal monopolies and restoring competition to the live music marketplace.”*

States continuing the case against Live Nation include Arizona, 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.
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