Ticketmaster is an American ticket sales and distribution company based in Beverly Hills, California, with operations in many countries around the world. It is the world's largest ticket marketplace, partnering with event organizers to make their tickets available through its marketplace, including websites, apps, and fan support centers across 29 countries
. Ticketmaster sells tickets for concerts, sports, arts, theater, and family events, and it also provides a platform for transferring and selling tickets
. The company was founded in 1976 and has since expanded its services, including the acquisition of other ticketing platforms and the development of digital ticketing systems
. Ticketmaster has been the ticketing provider for major sports leagues and entertainment events, such as the NFL, NHL, NBA, and WWE
. After merging with Live Nation in 2010, it became part of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc
