Archive · 24 Jan 2026
US Seeks Live Nation Breakup Over Monopoly Claims
The US government is suing Live Nation, a big company that owns Ticketmaster and many concert venues, saying it's acting like a monopoly.
They claim Live Nation punishes venues that don't use Ticketmaster by taking away concerts, which costs these venues a lot of money.
The government also says artists earn less when they perform at Live Nation's venues.
Live Nation denies these claims and says the government doesn't have enough evidence.
A judge will decide if the case should go to trial.
US Justice Department accuses Live Nation of maintaining a monopoly in the live events industry.
Venues that switch from Ticketmaster lose about five concerts a year, costing them around $300,000 per event.
Live Nation controls 87% of the concert ticketing market and 65% of the concert promotion market.
The company denies allegations and argues the government lacks evidence of harm.
A trial is scheduled for March 2, with the judge yet to rule on Live Nation's request to dismiss the case.
- Who
- US Justice Department vs. Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
- What
- Antitrust lawsuit alleging illegal monopoly and anti-competitive practices
- When
- Case filed in 2024, trial scheduled for March 2
- Where
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- Why
- Allegations of Live Nation freezing out venues that don't use Ticketmaster, leading to revenue loss and reduced artist earnings
- Company
- Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
- Market Control
- 87% of concert ticketing market, 65% of concert promotion market
- Venues Controlled
- 265 concert venues in North America
- Artists Managed
- 400 musical artists
- Revenue Loss per Venue
- $300,000 per event
- Court Case
- US v. Live Nation, 24-cv-3973
- Court Location
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- Trial Date
- March 2 (scheduled)