Ticketmaster Adopts All-In Pricing Under Government Pressure

After significant government pressure, Ticketmaster has rolled out all-in pricing.

Why it matters:

• Consumers will see the full ticket price, including fees before taxes, up front.

• As per Digital Music News, the move is in response to pressure from the FTC and Ticket ACT working its way through Congress.

• Critics point out that by grouping the fees into one category it prevents transparency as to who they benefit.

• It also fails to protect the consumer from tacked on fees.

What is the Ticket ACT?

• The Ticket ACT stands for "Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act".

• It was introduced into the Senate on April 29, 2025, and passed.

• It's awaiting approval by the House; if passed it will be sent to the President.

• In addition to all-in pricing it calls for:

  • Itemized fee breakdown (eg. service fee, processing fee).

  • Speculative ticket disclosure (ie. the seller must disclose if they don't have the ticket yet).