WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) – A Manhattan jury has found Ticketmaster in violation of antitrust laws, ruling that parent company Live Nation Entertainment operates as an illegal monopoly. The decision could have sweeping consequences on the live entertainment industry.
For expert analysis, consider speaking with William Kovacic, Director of the Competition Law Center and Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy at the George Washington University. A leading authority on antitrust enforcement, Kovacic can speak to the likelihood and timeline of a potential breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, whether consumers may see lower ticket prices or improved access, and how the ruling could reshape competition across ticketing and live events.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Kovacic, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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