Ticketmaster is owned by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., a large U.S.-based live entertainment and ticketing company.

Who owns Ticketmaster right now?

  • Ticketmaster operates as a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which became its parent company after the Live Nation–Ticketmaster merger that created the combined group.
  • Live Nation Entertainment is publicly traded, so no single person “owns Ticketmaster”; instead, control is spread across major corporate and institutional shareholders in Live Nation.

Major owners behind Ticketmaster

Because Ticketmaster is part of Live Nation, its effective owners are Live Nation’s biggest shareholders.

  • Liberty Live Holdings (stemming from Liberty Media’s live entertainment assets) is reported as the largest single shareholder, with around 30% of Live Nation’s common stock as of late 2025.
  • Large investment managers and index-fund providers like Vanguard, BlackRock, State Street, and Principal Global Investors also hold notable minority stakes in Live Nation.
  • Live Nation’s long‑time CEO Michael Rapino personally owns a small but meaningful stake (under 2%) through millions of Live Nation shares.

Simple takeaway

If you’re asking “who owns Ticketmaster,” the practical answer is:

  • Corporate parent: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Ticketmaster is a subsidiary).
  • Largest controlling block: Liberty‑related holdings with roughly 30% of Live Nation’s shares, plus a mix of big institutional investors and retail shareholders.

Information gathered from public internet sources and may change as shareholdings are updated over time.