What is Fanimal suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for?

Fanimal is suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for allegedly using monopolistic practices to force it out of the ticketing business.

Has Live Nation and Ticketmaster faced other lawsuits?

Yes, the Department of Justice and consumer class actions are also pursuing antitrust claims against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

When was Fanimal founded and when did it shut down?

Fanimal was founded in 2018 and shut down, being sold in 2024, due to alleged anticompetitive practices.

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Fanimal Lawsuit: Live Nation Monopoly Crushes Rival

6 Jan

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Summary

New lawsuit alleges Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly forced Fanimal out of business.
Fanimal, a ticketing startup, claims anticompetitive practices led to its closure.
The DOJ is also pursuing a major antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Fanimal Lawsuit: Live Nation Monopoly Crushes Rival

A lawsuit filed on December 30, 2025, in federal court alleges that Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s market dominance forced the ticketing platform Fanimal out of business. Fanimal, founded in 2018 with a focus on transparent pricing and group ticket splitting, ceased operations and was sold in 2024, citing the defendants' anticompetitive conduct.

According to the complaint, Fanimal possessed venture capital backing and a user base of over 250,000, but was unable to scale due to Ticketmaster's exclusive contracts with major venues. These alleged exclusive agreements prevented Fanimal from competing for key ticketing opportunities, ultimately hindering its growth and ability to secure further funding.