Live Nation Court Loss Leaves Breakup of Ticketer to Judge (1)

April 16, 2026, 1:37 PM UTC

Live Nation Entertainment Inc.’s loss in a landmark antitrust trial follows years of regulatory scrutiny of its dominance in the live events business and sets the stage for a possible breakup of the largest US concert promoter and ticket seller.

After a six-week trial in Manhattan, which featured testimony from high-profile figures in the music industry and Live Nation Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino, a federal jury on Wednesday ruled the company illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans for tickets to music performances.

The verdict marked a major win for a coalition of 33 states ...

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