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Joe Berchtold

President & Chief Financial Officer, Live Nation Entertainment

Search every verified Joe Berchtold interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Joe Berchtold, President and CFO of Live Nation Entertainment, discussed the company's recent arena acquisitions and expansion plans during the Q2 2026 earnings call. He stated that Live Nation had completed the acquisition of three arenas in 2026—the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Forumnet in Milan, and Movie Star in Buenos Aires—and expected to acquire four or five more before the end of 2027. He noted that these additions, combined with new builds, were on track to add capacity for about 15 million fans between 2026 and 2027, with acquired venues typically ramping up quickly while built venues take a couple of years to reach full fan count and sponsorship levels. He also projected double-digit fan growth for the full year, with U.S. growth concentrated in the second half and continued international growth in Q3 and Q4. On the Q4 2024 earnings call, Berchtold commented on the company's growth outlook, comparing the year to 2023 and highlighting stadium volume as a key driver of revenue growth, with Ticketmaster expected to benefit significantly from increased stadium shows. He also addressed the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the company's antitrust matters, stating that the previous administration had shown no interest in settlement discussions and expressing hope that the new DOJ would be open to a more traditional approach, though he noted that no discussions had occurred yet because the relevant official had not been appointed.

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