Prices have been falling, which might have something to do with the teams: Both franchises have been in a Super Bowl lately, so well-heeled fans could be sitting this one out.
The Judiciary Committee, responding to the bungled sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, heard the company apologize and its critics trace the problem to the industry’s lack of competition.
The company’s grip on ticket sales, and its move last year to cancel sales for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour, will be a big focus of an antitrust-focused hearing.
The concert giant has long been the target of consumer complaints and artists’ ire. Recent incidents involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have renewed focus on problems in the live marketplace.