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Garth Brooks has unveiled his 2026 Blame It All On My Roots: The Arena Tour, opening with a two-night stand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Aug. 21–22; tickets go on sale July 17 via Ticketmaster. The tour aims to revive the intimate, “retro arena era” feel of Brooks’ iconic 1996–1998 World Tour, with more dates to be announced.
A court filing reveals that President Trump spoke directly with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February about the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, though no substantive settlement terms were discussed. White House lawyers were involved in ongoing talks, and the federal settlement included a cap on certain service fees and new ticketing options for promoters and venues, following a jury verdict that found monopolistic practices.
The Spurs are restricting Game 5 ticket sales to customers within a 150-mile radius of Frost Bank Center (based on billing address), with a four-seat limit and cancellations for orders outside the radius. The restriction is imposed via Ticketmaster, not other marketplaces, and tickets can be transferred or resold later. Tickets already purchased won't be revoked, and Knicks fans are expected to travel to San Antonio as New York leads the series 3-1.
A last-minute geographic ticket restriction for a Spurs game sparked panic among Knicks fans, but officials confirmed all tickets would be honored and Knicks supporters could attend, noting residency is based on billing address and that such geographic restrictions are a common practice.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James condemned Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs for blocking out-of-area Knicks fans from buying tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Ticketmaster says the 150-mile radius rule applies only to new orders, with existing tickets unaffected, while Spurs say the policy prioritizes local fans; Madison Square Garden says Knicks tickets aren’t revoked. The controversy mirrors earlier location-based sales rules, but comes as the Knicks lead the series 3-1 and high-profile attendees are in the arena.
The Green Bay Packers announced that Packers Family Night, presented by UW Health Kids, will take place Friday, Aug. 7 at Lambeau Field, featuring a full practice, a family-friendly atmosphere, thunderstick giveaways and a fireworks show; tickets go on sale June 15 for $10 plus fees ($12.42 all-in) with mobile only tickets and a $5.16 mobile parking pass that supports hunger-relief programs, and a statewide TV telecast will air for fans unable to attend.
Following a jury ruling that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live-music market, a coalition of states asks a federal judge to impose structural remedies, including divesting Ticketmaster and selling large venues, to restore competition. They also seek future-merger restrictions and damages, while Live Nation opposes a breakup and says changes previously agreed with the DOJ should suffice.
Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady testified at a House Judiciary forum on the DOJ settlement with Live Nation/Ticketmaster, arguing the company’s monopoly harms artists and fans, and urging transparency on fees, resale caps near face value, and remedies that could separate Ticketmaster/Live Nation from venues and artist management.
Mexico’s BTS shows triggered a high-profile government intervention after tickets sold out in hours: President Claudia Sheinbaum requested more dates from South Korea, the issue spurred calls for transparency in ticketing, and authorities cited an estimated economic impact of about $107.5 million for Mexico, with HYBE and Ticketmaster involved in the discussions.
Ticketmaster voided VIP inventory for BTS World Tour’s Las Vegas show after Allegiant Stadium staff inadvertently released production-held tickets, leaving fans with canceled orders and nonrefundable travel costs; refunds are promised within 5–7 days, as fans renew criticisms of Ticketmaster amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny and broader debates over ticketing practices during BTS’s North American run.
A coalition of more than 30 state attorneys general won a landmark monopolization case against Live Nation (Ticketmaster); the DOJ initially led the case but withdrew in March, and the Manhattan trial proceeded on short notice with the states prevailing. The author, Gail Slater, recounts the extensive discovery and testimony, including Slack messages that suggested price gouging, as central to the victory. She frames the win as a common-sense, bipartisan application of antitrust law that protects consumers and markets, and credits the DOJ team for laying the foundation. The piece argues this outcome shows Americans’ intuitive grasp of fair competition and calls for continued antitrust enforcement to keep capitalism fair.
Renowned antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler led a states’ team to a landmark verdict finding Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly after the DOJ settled early in the case. With just eight days to prep, Kessler adapted the DOJ plan, using witness testimony and key internal documents (including incriminating Slack chats) to present a clear monopolization story to the jury. The ruling, described by Kessler as a ‘total victory,’ could lead to remedies hearings and Tunney Act review, and Live Nation plans an appeal, meaning the case may continue for years and reshape the live-entertainment landscape for fans, venues, and competitors.
A New York federal jury ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over major U.S. concert venues, potentially leading to penalties and divestitures. The verdict also notes fans were overcharged by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states and could trigger a remedies phase with possible structural changes, following a DOJ/state lawsuit that challenged the companies’ dominance.
A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolize ticketing at major venues and overcharge fans, with about $1.72 per ticket in excess fees identified across 22 states. Damages and other remedies will be decided in a separate proceeding, and while a six-state settlement offered up to $280 million in penalties, 33 states continued pursuing broader antitrust remedies, including possible structural changes such as a breakup. Live Nation says it will appeal and notes the verdict covers only a subset of tickets and venues.
A Manhattan federal jury ruled that Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary maintained a harmful monopoly over large concert venues, accusing them of using market power to stifle competition and overcharge fans—about $1.72 per ticket—with total damages to be determined. Live Nation plans to appeal, and the trial followed a government-led action with a separate DOJ settlement that did not force a split from Ticketmaster. The case spotlighted long-standing fan and artist concerns about fees and access to ticketing.