Live Nation reaches settlement with US Govt in antitrust trial

Numerous changes to LN and Ticketmaster operations but some US states vow to fight on

News By IQ | 9 March 2026

Live Nation has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice in its antitrust case, the company announced today. Alongside numerous changes to ticketing and promoting arrangements, the company has created a pool of $280 million to address states’ damages claims.

But while the proposed deal could bring to an end the DOJ aspect of the case, some of the states involved in the suit have reacted with anger to the terms of the settlement. New York Attorney General Letitia…

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