Ticketmaster’s grip on the live‑events industry is back in the spotlight, as questions mount over whether fans are ever truly competing on a level playing field when buying tickets . In April 2026, a Manhattan jury found that the market dominance of Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, crossed the line into illegal monopoly power. That ruling concluded that Live Nation’s control of ticketing and promotion stifled competition and drove up prices, costing customers an estimated $1.72 extra