The jury determined that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues, according to the New York Attorney General's office. It also found that Live Nation holds a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters and unlawfully requires artists who use its venues to also use its event promotion services. The jury further found that fans were overcharged for concert tickets at major concert venues nationwide.
"This is a landmark victory in our ongoing work to protect our economy and New Yorkers' wallets from harmful monopolies," Attorney General James said. "A jury found what we have long known to be true: Live Nation and Ticketmaster are breaking the law and costing consumers millions of dollars in the process."
Live Nation and Ticketmaster could not immediately be reached for comment.
The case began in May 2024, when James, a coalition of 40 other states, and the U.S. Department of Justice sued Live Nation, alleging its control over venue ownership, event promotion, and ticketing services through Ticketmaster allowed it to raise costs and suppress competition. The trial started on March 2, 2026.
During the trial, DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation, which James and the coalition of 33 states rejected and continued litigating.
The Attorney General's office said New Yorkers were overcharged $1.72 per ticket in higher fees.
The states will now argue for remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial, according to the Attorney General's office.