Who owns Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster is owned by Live Nation (the United States, NYSE: LYV), which has owned the brand since 25 January 2010.[1] Ticketmaster was founded in 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona and was independent until 2010.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1976–2010)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Beverly Hills, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Phoenix, Arizona
- Founded
- 1976
- Category
- Media & entertainment › Live & sport › Live events & ticketing
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: LYV
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster sells the large majority of concert tickets in the United States and its fees have drawn complaint for decades, from Pearl Jam's 1994 Justice Department filing to congressional hearings after a failed Taylor Swift on-sale in 2022. Live Nation argues the fees are set by venues and artists rather than by the platform, an explanation that has not satisfied legislators in either the United States or Britain.
Ownership timeline of Ticketmaster
- 2010 – present Live Nation [1] verified
Where Ticketmaster sits in Live Nation
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ticketmaster?
The parent company of Ticketmaster is Live Nation, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ticketmaster American?
Yes. Ticketmaster originated in the United States in 1976 and its owner, Live Nation, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Live Nation owned Ticketmaster?
Live Nation has owned Ticketmaster since 25 January 2010.
Who owned Ticketmaster before Live Nation?
Ticketmaster was an independent company from its founding in 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona until Live Nation acquired it in 2010.
Is Ticketmaster still owned by Live Nation?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Ticketmaster is still owned by Live Nation. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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