Ticketmaster experienced widespread technical outages on Thursday, July 2, 2026, affecting thousands of users trying to buy tickets.
The disruptions occurred amid ongoing scrutiny over a U. S.
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Justice Department antitrust settlement involving its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment.
According to Downdetector and social media reports, users encountered login failures, checkout interruptions, and errors on both the mobile app and website around 9 p.
m.
This followed a similar multi-region system disruption on June 25, 2026, which left customers unable to access presales or event pages during active sales hours.
Disclosures Reveal Trump Call Before Settlement
Court documents revealed that President Donald Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February 2026, shortly before the Justice Department finalized a surprise antitrust settlement.
The federal government and numerous states originally sued Live Nation in 2024 for allegedly monopolizing the live entertainment industry through anticompetitive venue and ticketing controls.
The March 2026 settlement required Ticketmaster to cap ticketing fees at 15 percent and divest up to 13 amphitheaters.
However, several state attorneys general rejected the deal to pursue independent litigation.
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In April, a jury determined that the company illegally maintained monopoly power and overcharged concertgoers by $1.72 per ticket.
Live Nation issued a statement defending its legal position and expressing optimism about the final resolution. “The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter.
Pending motions will determine whether the liability and damages rulings stand,” the company said.
It emphasized that its independent legal challenges would align with the framework established by federal regulators.
The Justice Department defended the settlement as a superior outcome providing immediate advantages for all stakeholders.
“Through the talent of its trial team, the Antitrust Division reached a settlement on Live Nation that improves upon and exceeds the outcomes of prior Republican and Democrat administrations.
Specifically, this deal has something for fans, artists, and venue owners,” an official said.
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The agency added that avoiding prolonged legal battles was central to protecting consumers from ongoing financial harm.
