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D.C. Defends Ticket Resale Cap Amid Lawsuit from SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, TickPick & Gametime
Washington, D.C., is defending a law that caps ticket resale markups at 10% above face value, after SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, TickPick, Gametime and their trade group sued to stop it. The district says the measure protects consumers and the live entertainment industry, while the companies argue the cap is unconstitutional and could push sales to riskier informal markets.
The RESALE Act is due to become enforceable in 2027, and a hearing on the companies’ request for an injunction is scheduled for 19 November in federal court. D.C. disputes claims that requiring marketplaces to display a ticket’s original price violates free-speech rights, saying that information helps buyers make informed decisions. Similar resale caps have passed in Maine and Vermont, while proposals are under consideration in several other states.
In short
- D.C. is defending a 10% cap on ticket resale markups.
- Ticketing companies say the law is unconstitutional and could raise risks for fans.
- A federal court hearing on an injunction is set for 19 November.