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Fair Practices for the Ticketing Industry.
We advocate for transparency, consumer protection, and fair access to live events. Your support helps us fight ticket scalping, hidden fees, and anti-competitive practices.
Fans Deserve Fairness in Ticketing.
Live events should be about fans having the freedom to enjoy their experiences starting with how and where they purchase tickets and continuing with what they do with them afterward. Ticketing systems should empower fans, not limit them. To build a fairer marketplace, we believe in four key principles:
Transferability
Consumers have the right to freely transfer tickets to friends and family. Unreasonable restrictions on ticket transfers harm consumers and create opportunities for price gouging. We advocate for laws that protect the right to transfer tickets at face value or less.
Anti-Bot Legislation
Automated bots that purchase tickets in bulk create artificial scarcity and drive up prices. We support comprehensive legislation that prohibits the use of bots to circumvent security measures, purchase limits, and other consumer protections implemented by ticket sellers.
Disclosure
Full transparency in pricing and fees is essential for fair ticketing. Consumers deserve to see all fees upfront, understand refund policies, and know the true total cost before making a purchase. Hidden fees and last-minute charges should be prohibited by law.
Competition & Open Ballots
A competitive ticketing marketplace benefits consumers through lower prices and better service. We oppose exclusive venue contracts that eliminate competition and support lottery systems that give all fans a fair chance to purchase tickets at face value.
Featured Event
2026 Annual Conference
Join the CTF and industry professionals for an unforgettable conference
When
March 10th - 13th 2026
Where
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Join industry professionals for incredible panels, cocktail parties, and a dinner event not to be missed. This is the premier gathering for fair ticketing advocates, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Latest Legislation
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April 2025
2025 TICKET Act
(House, H.R. 1402)
(House, H.R. 1402)
Requires primary and secondary ticket sellers and exchanges to clearly disclose the total ticket price up front and to itemize all fees before purchase, including in ads and listings.
January 2025
New York 2025 Ticket Resale Bill (S276)
Imposes civil penalties for using ticket‑purchasing software (“bots”) and adds enhanced penalties for second offenses and for entities that know of bot use and fail to report it to the attorney general.
December 2024
FTC Junk Fees Rule
Requires businesses selling live‑event tickets to clearly disclose the full price, including mandatory fees, whenever they offer or advertise a price, targeting bait‑and‑switch “drip pricing.”
Your generous donation will fund the mission.
Funding Frontline Advocacy
Your contributions directly fund grassroots campaigns to educate consumers about their rights and mobilize support for fair ticketing legislation at the state and federal level.
Demanding Zero Margin
Every dollar goes toward our mission. We maintain complete transparency in our operations and are committed to maximizing the impact of your contribution in the fight for fair ticketing.
Powering Strategic Outreach
Donations enable us to reach more fans, artists, and venues with our message. We create educational content, host community events, and build coalitions to amplify our impact.
Supporting Legislative Research
We provide policymakers with data-driven research and policy recommendations. Your support helps us analyze market trends, study international best practices, and draft model legislation.
What's New
March 16, 2025
“Common Sense” Rep. Bilirakis Touts Ticket Act in CTF Keynote
When first introduced, the TICKET Act was viewed as something of a compromise and common sense bit of legislation. Rather than bringing significant new regulations against ticket resale such as the Live Nation-backed “Fans First Act” also introduced during the last Congress, TICKET focused on reforms that were largely supported by consumers and businesses alike.
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March 17, 2025
Crackdowns on Bots, Ticket Holdbacks Headline New York Ticketing Bill
A proposed state Senate bill aimed at preserving and strengthening New York’s expiring ticket regulations could reshape how fans buy and resell tickets to concerts and sporting events.
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March 18, 2025
Elevating the Consumer Experience is the Future of Ticketing for CTF Panel Leaders
There is no question that competition for the consumer dollar is fierce. Market conditions and continued inflation of ticket prices at the box office mean higher expectations.
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May 8, 2024
Advocating for Fairness: Our Legislative Outreach Recap
We recently had an enlightening presentation about the significance of building relationships with local and state legislators. Here's a recap of our key strategies and insights that can empower you to advocate effectively for consumer rights in the ticketing market.
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The Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) is a coalition that has come together to promote fair practices in the ticket industry designed to protect fans and season ticket holders. We are comprised of many small and medium-sized businesses involved in the sale of tickets for live music and events, as well as individual fans and sports and music enthusiasts.
