Archive · 18 Sep 2025
FTC Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Deceptive Practices
The FTC and several states are suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster, who sell many concert tickets.
They say the companies trick people by showing low prices but then adding lots of extra fees at checkout, making the tickets more expensive.
They are also accused of letting scalpers, who resell tickets at higher prices, buy up lots of tickets, taking them away from regular fans.
The lawsuit claims Live Nation and Ticketmaster are breaking the law to make more money by hiding fees and helping scalpers.
The government wants the companies to stop these practices and pay penalties.
The FTC, joined by several states, sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
The lawsuit alleges deceptive pricing practices, including hidden fees.
It also claims Live Nation and Ticketmaster work with scalpers, going against artists' wishes.
The suit alleges the company allows brokers to exceed ticket limits.
The states are seeking legal action to stop these practices and collect financial penalties.
- Who
- FTC and several states vs. Live Nation and Ticketmaster
- What
- Lawsuit alleging deceptive practices in ticket sales and resale.
- When
- Not specified in article, but case is ongoing
- Where
- Filed in federal court in the Central District of California
- Why
- To stop alleged deceptive practices in ticket sales and resale, including deceptive pricing and working with scalpers.
- Plaintiff
- FTC and seven states (Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia)
- Defendants
- Live Nation and Ticketmaster
- Allegations
- Deceptive pricing, working with scalpers, violating ticket purchase limits
- Financial Impact (2019-2024)
- Consumers spent over $82.6 billion on tickets from Ticketmaster
- Seeking
- Permanent injunctions, monetary relief, and civil penalties