Ticketmaster Adopts Upfront Pricing to Boost Transparency

Monday, May 12, 2025, 3:21 pm

Ticketmaster has declared its commitment to transparency by showing full ticket prices—including fees—from the start. This all-in pricing move comes as the company aligns with regulatory mandates and responds to growing criticism over hidden charges, aiming to restore consumer trust in ticket sales.

gizmodo.com / Do Prices on Ticketmaster Suddenly Seem Much Higher? You’re Not Alone.

Death to junk fees.

engadget.com / Ticketmaster proudly announces it will follow the law and show prices up-front

Ticketmaster wants you to know it's "all in" on up-front pricing. In a blog post published on Monday, the company triumphantly declared that it's "putting fans first" and including fees in the first price you see for a ticket. Not mentioned in Ticketmaster's announcement: An FTC rule requiring that…

theverge.com / Ticketmaster will finally show the full price of your ticket up front

Ticketmaster will now show how much you’ll pay for tickets — fees included — before checkout. The company announced the “All In Prices” initiative on Monday as part of its efforts to comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on junk fees, which goes into effect on May 12th. Now, when you’re…

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