Published
May 28, 2026
Updated
August 16, 2026
If you paid Ticketmaster or Live Nation service fees on concert tickets since 2010, you are automatically in this certified nationwide class — the only decision is whether to opt out by July 6, 2026.
What Is the Ticketmaster Fee Class Action About?
Did you buy a concert ticket directly from Ticketmaster or a Live Nation company at any point since 2010 and pay service fees on top of the ticket price? A federal court has certified a nationwide class action that may cover you. The case, Popp, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC, claims that Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold monopoly power over primary ticketing at large concert venues and used that power to charge fees higher than buyers would have paid in a competitive market.This is not a settlement, and there is no money available right now. The court has not decided whether the companies did anything wrong, and the two sides have not agreed to settle. What the court has done is allow the lawsuit to move forward as a nationwide class action and set it for trial. Because of that, anyone who qualifies as a class member has one decision to make before July 6, 2026: stay in the class and do nothing, or exclude yourself so you can pursue your own lawsuit later.
The case, Case No. 22-cv-00047-GW-KES, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. It was previously captioned Heckman, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster L.L.C. The court appointed Luis Ponce, Jeanene Popp, and Jacob Roberts as class representatives.
Status
Class Certified — Pre-Trial
not a settlement · the court has not decided who is right
Deadline
July 6, 2026
opt-out (exclusion) deadline if you want to sue on your own · trial set for July 6, 2027
Payout
None Yet
no money is available now and there is no guarantee any will be recovered
Claim Form Required?
No — Nothing to File
staying in the class requires no action · the only optional step is opting out by July 6, 2026
What Does It Mean That the Class Was Certified?
In a class action, one or more people (called the class representatives) sue on behalf of a large group of people who have similar claims. That whole group is the class, and the companies being sued are the defendants. Certifying the class means the court has decided the case can move forward on behalf of everyone in the group at once, instead of forcing each person to file a separate lawsuit.Everyone in the certified class is bound by the result of the case, whether the outcome is favorable or unfavorable, unless they formally remove themselves before the deadline. Certification is not a ruling that the plaintiffs are right or that the defendants did anything wrong. It only means the case is now structured to proceed as a group toward trial.
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Who Is in the Class?
You are a class member if all of the following apply to you:• You are an individual located in the United States
• You purchased a primary ticket and paid fees for primary ticketing services
• Your ticket was for a concert at what the plaintiffs call a major concert venue, defined as the top 500 United States concert venues by ticket sales according to Pollstar in any year from 2010 to the present
• You bought the ticket directly from Ticketmaster or an entity owned, directly or indirectly, by Live Nation
• The purchase happened at any point since 2010
Excluded from the class: the defendants and their officers, directors, and employees; any entity in which a defendant has a controlling interest; any affiliate, legal representative, heir, or assign of the defendants; federal, state, and local government entities; the judge presiding over the case and the judge's immediate family and staff; any juror assigned to the case; and any purchaser found to be bound by an enforceable arbitration agreement with Ticketmaster or Live Nation that governs these claims.
What Are the Allegations?
The plaintiffs allege that Ticketmaster and Live Nation have monopoly power in the market for primary ticketing services at major concert venues, and in the market for concert promotion services at those venues. They claim the companies used anticompetitive tactics including exclusive dealing, coercive tying arrangements, and the use of economic threats and coercion. As a result, the plaintiffs say class members were overcharged by the difference between the inflated fees they actually paid and the lower fees they would have paid in a competitive market.Live Nation and Ticketmaster deny all of the claims and deny any liability. The court has not decided who is right, and by certifying the class it is not suggesting which side will win.
Is There Any Money Available Now?
No. Because the court has not decided the case and there is no settlement, no money or benefit is available at this time, and there is no guarantee that any money will ever be recovered. There is no claim form to file right now. If the class wins at trial or the case settles later, class members will be notified about how to ask for a share of any money or benefits.What Are Your Options?
As a class member you have two choices, and the deadline to act is July 6, 2026.| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing (Stay in the Class) | You remain a class member, keep the possibility of getting money or benefits if the class wins at trial or settles, and are bound by the court or jury's decision. You give up the right to sue the defendants separately about these same claims. | No action needed |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | You remove yourself from the class. You will not be bound by the outcome and will not receive any money from the case, but you keep the right to sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation on your own about these claims, at your own expense. | Postmarked by July 6, 2026 |
How Do I Exclude Myself (Opt Out)?
If you want to keep the right to sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation on your own about these claims, you must opt out in writing by July 6, 2026. A valid exclusion request generally must make clear that you want to be excluded from the class in Popp v. Live Nation, include your full name and contact information, and include your handwritten signature and the date. The request must be mailed and postmarked on or before July 6, 2026. The official class action website provides the exact instructions and the current mailing address for exclusion requests.If you do nothing, you stay in the class automatically. You do not need to send anything, sign anything, or register to remain a class member.
Key Ticketmaster Class Action Deadlines
• Opt-out (exclusion) deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026 (postmarked if mailed) — only if you want to keep your right to sue separately
• Trial date: Tuesday, July 6, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, First Street U.S. Court House, Los Angeles, Courtroom 9D, 9th Floor
• Class period: ticket purchases at any point since 2010
Note: these dates can be moved, canceled, or otherwise modified. Check the official class action website for the most current information before relying on any specific date.
When Will the Court Decide?
The case is scheduled for trial on July 6, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific in Los Angeles. At trial, a jury will hear the evidence and reach a decision about whether the plaintiffs or the defendants are right about the claims. You do not need to attend the trial; Class Counsel will present the case for the plaintiffs and the defendants will present their defenses. You or your own lawyer are welcome to attend at your own expense.If the plaintiffs obtain money or benefits through the trial or a future settlement, class members will be notified about how to submit claims to receive a portion. There is no way to know now how long that process would take.
Who Are the Lawyers and How Are They Paid?
The court appointed two firms to represent the class, together called Class Counsel:• Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (Los Angeles)
• Keller Postman LLC (Washington, D.C. and Chicago)
You do not need to hire your own lawyer, because Class Counsel is working on behalf of the entire class. You will not be individually responsible for paying any attorneys' fees or costs to Class Counsel, whether or not there is any recovery. If you prefer, you may hire your own lawyer at your own expense to appear for you in court.
If Class Counsel eventually recovers money or benefits for the class, they may ask the court to approve fees and expenses, which would be paid out of any recovery rather than billed to individual class members.
Watch Out for Ticketmaster Class Action Scams
High-profile cases attract scammers who impersonate administrators or law firms. Because this case has no settlement and no claim form yet, any message asking you to "claim your Ticketmaster payout" or "verify your account to release funds" is a red flag. A few rules:• No one can collect a Ticketmaster settlement payment right now because there is no settlement. Anyone promising an immediate payout or a claim link is almost certainly running a scam.
• Never pay a fee to "process," "release," or "expedite" any class action payment. Legitimate class actions are free for class members.
• Never share your bank password, full card number, or login credentials with anyone claiming to handle a class action.
• Use the official class action website only: TicketmasterFeeClassAction.com. Type the address directly and be cautious of links from other domains.
Other Related Class Actions
Membership in one class action does not affect your eligibility for any unrelated case. More OCA coverage:• Ticket fees display class action settlement — related case over how ticketing fees are shown to buyers
• Sony PlayStation Store antitrust settlement — another consumer antitrust class action
• OCA database of open class action settlements — current list of active consumer cases
• Latest class action news and updates
Official Website: TicketmasterFeeClassAction.com
Visit Official Website — Opt-Out Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ticketmaster Fee Class Action
What is the case about?The plaintiffs allege Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold monopoly power over primary ticketing at large concert venues and used it to charge fees higher than a competitive market would allow. The companies deny the claims, and the court has not decided who is right.
Am I included?
You are likely included if you are a United States individual who bought a primary ticket directly from Ticketmaster or an affiliated Live Nation entity for a concert at one of the top 500 United States venues by ticket sales, paid primary ticketing fees, and did so at any point since 2010.
Is there any money now?
No. There is no settlement, no payout, and no claim form. If the class wins at trial or settles later, members will be notified about how to request a share.
What is the deadline?
July 6, 2026 to exclude yourself, but only if you want to keep the right to sue separately. Staying in the class requires no action.
Can I opt out?
Yes. You may exclude yourself in writing, postmarked by July 6, 2026. The official website has the instructions and current mailing address.
When is the trial?
July 6, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific in the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Dates can change, so check the official website.
Sources
• Official Class Action Website: TicketmasterFeeClassAction.com• Popp, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster L.L.C., Case No. 22-cv-00047-GW-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (formerly captioned Heckman v. Live Nation)
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of California docket (PACER)
• Class Counsel: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and Keller Postman LLC
• Trial Date: July 6, 2027, 9:00 a.m. Pacific, Courtroom 9D
About This Page
This page summarizes the Ticketmaster fee class action in Popp v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC, 22-cv-00047-GW-KES (C.D. Cal.). OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the Notice Administrator, Class Counsel, the court, or a law firm. We do not process opt-out requests or payments. The official class action website (TicketmasterFeeClassAction.com) and the Court-Approved Notice are the authoritative sources for eligibility, your options, and deadlines. If you are unsure whether you are a class member, you can get free help through the official website or by contacting Class Counsel.
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Case Title
Popp, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC
formerly captioned Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Case Number
22-cv-00047-GW-KES
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Official Website
Ticketmaster Fee Class Action.com
