2026年的一项反垄断审判指控Live Nation和Ticketmaster存在垄断行为，指控其被强迫使用服务进入场馆。 A 2026 antitrust trial accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of monopolistic practices, alleging forced use of their services to access venues.

2026年3月,美国对Live Nations和Ticketmaster案进行了重大反托拉斯审判。 In March 2026, Live Nation and Ticketmaster were the subject of a significant antitrust trial, with the U.S. 司法部和39个州指控该公司在场地经营、购票和音乐会宣传方面维持非法垄断。 The company is accused by the Department of Justice and 39 states of maintaining unlawful monopolies in venue operations, ticketing, and concert promotion. 这场诉讼对2010年的合并提出质疑,声称反竞争行为和独家合同增加了票价,降低了竞争。 The lawsuit contests the 2010 merger, claiming that anti-competitive behavior and exclusive contracts increased ticket costs and reduced competition. 审判的重点是“Live Nation”是否要求艺术家使用其服务,以便接触其两栖表演者,尽管有些主张被驳回。 The trial focuses on whether Live Nation required artists to use its services in order to gain access to its amphitheaters, even though some claims were rejected. 像Kid Rock这样的高管和表演者 预计将出庭作证。 Executives and performers like Kid Rock are expected to testify. 现场娱乐业可能会因一项裁决而发生结构性变化,包括可能的分裂。 The live entertainment industry could undergo structural changes as a result of a ruling, including a possible breakup.