SeatGeek $7,750,000 Nevada Ticket Fee Settlement, Who Qualifies, How Much and How to Claim

If you bought electronic tickets to an event in Nevada through SeatGeek’s website or app between November 7, 2020 and May 12, 2025 and were charged fees, you may be able to claim a cash payment from a $7,750,000 class action settlement. The deadline to file a claim is January 5, 2027.

The lawsuit says SeatGeek did not show the full ticket price, including fees, before customers selected tickets, which Nevada law requires. SeatGeek denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. The court granted preliminary approval, and a final approval hearing is set for January 12, 2027.

You must file a claim to get paid. Doing nothing does not preserve your rights: unless you opt out by December 6, 2026, you give up the right to sue SeatGeek over the claims this settlement covers, whether or not you claim a payment.

SeatGeek Nevada Ticket Fee Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	What is known
Case	Carbonell v. SeatGeek, Inc.
Case number	2:24-cv-02087
Court	U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Settlement fund	$7,750,000
Who qualifies	People who bought electronic tickets to Nevada events from SeatGeek’s website or app from Nov. 7, 2020 through May 12, 2025 and were charged fees
Payment type	Pro rata share, based on the fees SeatGeek kept from your purchases
Claim required?	Yes
Claim deadline	January 5, 2027 (11:59 p.m. Eastern online; postmarked by that date if mailed)
Opt-out and objection deadline	December 6, 2026
Preliminary approval	September 9, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 12, 2027, 9:30 a.m. Pacific, Las Vegas, Nevada
Payment methods	PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or check
Settlement administrator	Simpluris
Official website	seatgeekticketfeessettlement.com

What Does the Carbonell v. SeatGeek Lawsuit Claim?

Plaintiff Mars Carbonell sued SeatGeek, Inc. in federal court in Nevada on behalf of ticket buyers. The case was filed in 2024 and claims SeatGeek did not disclose the total cost of electronic tickets to Nevada events, including fees, before the tickets were selected for purchase. Consumer advocacy group Truth in Advertising describes the allegation as failing to include a 35 percent fee in advertised prices.

The claims rely on Nevada’s live-event ticket pricing statutes (Nevada Revised Statutes § 598.397 and following) and the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act (NRS § 598.0915). In plain terms, this is a “drip pricing” claim: the buyer sees one price while browsing, then fees are added later in checkout.

SeatGeek denies it did anything wrong and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. The settlement is a compromise, not a court finding that SeatGeek broke Nevada law. In the September 9, 2026 order, the court preliminarily certified the class for settlement purposes only.

Who Qualifies for the SeatGeek Nevada Settlement?

You are in the class if all three are true:

1. You bought electronic tickets to events in Nevada.
2. You bought them from SeatGeek.com or the SeatGeek mobile app.
3. You bought them between November 7, 2020 and May 12, 2025 and were charged fees.

You do not have to live in Nevada. The class is defined by where the event was held, not where the buyer lives, so a California resident who bought tickets to a Las Vegas concert through SeatGeek in the period can qualify. A Nevada resident who bought tickets to an event in another state does not qualify on that basis.

Purchases from another marketplace, a venue’s own website or a different reseller are not covered. If you are not sure you qualify, the administrator says you can submit a claim to find out.

How Much Could You Get From the SeatGeek Settlement?

There is no fixed amount per person. Your payment is a pro rata share of the fund, based on the total fees SeatGeek kept from your qualifying purchases. Someone who made several purchases or paid more in fees should receive more than someone who made one small purchase. The final amount depends on how many valid claims are filed and on the deductions below.

Where the $7,750,000 Goes

Item	Amount
Attorneys’ fees and costs	Up to one-third of the fund, or about $2,583,333 (the court may award less)
Class representative service award	Up to $5,000 (subject to court approval)
Notice and administration costs	Paid from the fund; amount not stated on the website
Left for class members	Roughly $5.1 million, before notice and administration costs

The number of claims filed is not public. Class counsel says you can call (646) 837-7150 to ask how many claims and exclusion requests have been received so far. Claim rates in consumer cases are often low, which can raise individual payments, but there is no guarantee.

How to File a SeatGeek Ticket Fee Settlement Claim

1. Open the claim portal. Go to the claim form login page and enter the LoginID and PIN from your email notice. They appear at the top left of the email.
2. No notice? Email the administrator with your full name and mailing address to request your LoginID and PIN, or ask about a paper form.
3. Complete the form. You will attest that you bought qualifying tickets and paid fees. The published FAQ does not say you must upload receipts, but keep your order emails in case the administrator asks.
4. Pick your payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or check.
5. Submit by January 5, 2027. Online claims are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Paper claims must be postmarked by that date.

Settlement administrator

SeatGeek Ticket Fee Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25191 Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 Email: [email protected] Toll free, 24/7: (866) 675-2690

Use only the official website. Filing is free, and no one legitimately asks for a payment to file.

Gather before you start: the email address you used on SeatGeek, your order confirmations or ticket emails for Nevada events, and the purchase dates.

SeatGeek Settlement Deadlines and Key Dates

Date	What happens
November 7, 2020	Start of the class period
May 12, 2025	End of the class period
September 9, 2026	Court grants preliminary approval
November 22, 2026	Class counsel files its attorneys’ fee request and posts it on the website
December 6, 2026	Deadline to opt out or object
January 5, 2027	Deadline to file a claim
January 12, 2027, 9:30 a.m. PT	Final approval hearing, Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
About 90 days after final approval	Payments sent to approved claimants

Checks become void 180 days after they are issued. The hearing may be postponed, so check the website, and an appeal could delay payments.

Your Options in the SeatGeek Settlement

Option	What it means
File a claim	You get a pro rata payment if the settlement is approved, and you give up the right to sue SeatGeek over the released claims
Opt out	You get no payment but keep the right to sue SeatGeek yourself. Due by December 6, 2026
Object	You tell the court what you dislike while staying in the class. Due by December 6, 2026
Do nothing	You get no payment and you still give up your right to sue over the released claims

How to Opt Out

Send a signed letter, postmarked by December 6, 2026, to SeatGeek Ticket Fee Settlement, ATTN: Exclusion Requests, P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799. It must include:

1. Your name and address
2. A statement that you bought electronic tickets to Nevada events from SeatGeek’s website or app between Nov. 7, 2020 and May 12, 2025 and were charged fees
3. Your signature
4. The case name and number (Carbonell v. SeatGeek, Inc., 2:24-cv-02087)
5. A statement that you want to be excluded

How to Object

File a letter or brief with the court and mail copies to class counsel and SeatGeek’s counsel, postmarked by December 6, 2026. Explain every reason for your objection, with supporting evidence, and include your name, address, basis for class membership, details of any lawyer helping you, and your signature. If you or your lawyer have objected to class settlements before and been paid to drop the objection, you must say so. To speak at the hearing, include a “Notice of Intent to Appear.” You do not have to attend the hearing to receive a payment.

Who Are the Lawyers in the SeatGeek Settlement?

The court appointed Philip L. Fraietta and Stefan Bogdanovich of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. as class counsel. You do not pay them directly, because their fees come from the settlement fund and must be approved by the court. SeatGeek is represented by Cooley LLP.

Which Laws Apply to the SeatGeek Nevada Ticket Fee Case?

Law	What it covers	Why it matters here
Nevada Revised Statutes § 598.397 and following	Live-event ticket pricing rules, including disclosure of the total price with fees before a ticket is selected	The core claim: SeatGeek allegedly did not show the full price up front
Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act, NRS § 598.0915	Lists deceptive trade practices, including false or misleading statements about prices	The second legal basis for the claim
NRS § 41.600	Civil action for consumer fraud, with damages and attorney’s fees	The route for a private consumer lawsuit under Nevada law
FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464	Requires live-event ticket sellers to show the total price, including mandatory fees, whenever a price is shown	Took effect May 12, 2025, the same day the class period ends
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e) and 23(h)	Court review of class settlements and attorneys’ fees	The purpose of the January 12, 2027 hearing
Class Action Fairness Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)	Federal jurisdiction over larger class actions	Why a Nevada consumer case is in federal court

This lawsuit is based on Nevada law, not the FTC rule. The FTC rule is enforced by the government and does not create a private right to sue, but its timing shows how all-in pricing has become a national standard. Check the current Nevada statute for exact requirements, since legislatures amend these laws.

Other SeatGeek Ticket Fee Cases

SeatGeek has faced similar claims elsewhere. In January 2025, Bloomberg Law reported that a federal judge sent a group of New York customers’ fee claims to arbitration and rejected a class action there, because most plaintiffs had agreed to SeatGeek’s Terms of Use. That ruling does not decide the Nevada case, but it shows why arbitration clauses are a common defense in ticketing cases.

For another ticket-pricing case, see San Francisco Giants Class Action Lawsuit, Hidden Junk Fees Allegedly Added $50+ To Ticket Prices, Case No. 3:26-cv-00849. It is a separate lawsuit with different allegations and eligibility rules.

When Will SeatGeek Settlement Payments Be Sent?

According to the settlement FAQ, if the court grants final approval on or after the January 12, 2027 hearing, approved claimants should be paid about 90 days later. An appeal could delay that. The judge will decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and will review attorneys’ fees, the service award and any objections. Check the official website for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions About the SeatGeek Nevada Settlement

Is the SeatGeek ticket fee settlement real?

Yes. It is a court-authorized settlement administered by Simpluris, and the official site is seatgeekticketfeessettlement.com. Check the address carefully, since copycat sites exist.

Who can claim money from the settlement?

People who bought electronic tickets to Nevada events from SeatGeek.com or the SeatGeek app between November 7, 2020 and May 12, 2025 and were charged fees.

Do I have to live in Nevada?

No. The class is based on where the event was held.

How much will I get?

A pro rata share based on the fees SeatGeek kept from your purchases. There is no fixed or guaranteed amount, and the website states no per-person cap or minimum.

Do I need proof of purchase?

The published FAQ does not require receipts, but you must log in with your ID and PIN and attest to your purchases. Keep your order emails.

What if I bought tickets to a non-Nevada event?

You are not in this class. Other states have their own laws and lawsuits.

What happens if I do nothing?

You receive nothing and give up the right to sue SeatGeek over the released claims.

What if I opt out?

You get no payment but may bring your own claim. The postmark deadline is December 6, 2026.

Are settlement payments taxable?

They may be. Ask a tax professional.

What the Record Does Not Show

• A court finding that SeatGeek violated Nevada law
• The number of class members or claims filed
• The cost of notice and administration
• Final court approval

Sources and Verification Notes

1. Official settlement website: seatgeekticketfeessettlement.com, including the FAQs, claim form page, documents page and contact page
2. Settlement documents: Long-form notice and settlement agreement, linked from the official site
3. Court order: September 9, 2026 preliminary approval order (Justia)
4. Truth in Advertising: Carbonell v. SeatGeek, Inc. case summary
5. Bloomberg Law: “SeatGeek Kicks New York Fees Claims to Arbitration, Beats Class” (January 20, 2025)
6. Nevada law: NRS 598.397 and following; NRS 598.0915; NRS 41.600
7. Federal law: FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464 (effective May 12, 2025); Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23; 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)

This article is general information, not legal advice. Whether to claim, opt out or object is your decision. Consult a licensed attorney about your own situation.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, the settlement website run by the administrator (seatgeekticketfeessettlement.com) and the court’s preliminary approval order, as of October 13, 2026. Last Updated: October 13, 2026.