Kid Rock Turns to Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange for 2026 Tour
Kid Rock has confirmed he will work with Live Nation and Ticketmaster on his 2026 “Freedom 250” run, saying he is adopting a stricter resale setup in an attempt to cut down on scalping. The move stands out because it follows recent public criticism of the ticketing ecosystem and his testimony on Capitol Hill about rising concert costs and resale practices.
Kid Rock tried to explain his new backtrack in a new video.
In a social media post outlining the plan, Kid Rock will use Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange policy, meaning tickets can only be resold for the original amount paid—including fees and taxes—and directing fans to Ticketmaster as the only approved resale option for his tour.
Kid Rock also said ticket transfers will be turned off “in most places” to prevent tickets being flipped on third-party sites, while acknowledging there are state-by-state exceptions. He described the approach as “not perfect,” but argued it is a practical step aimed at limiting bots and “bad actors,” even if it creates inconveniences such as groups needing to enter together in some situations.
The announcement comes weeks after his Washington appearance, where he pointed to the long history of artist complaints about ticketing and questioned whether the Live Nation–Ticketmaster merger delivered on promises to lower costs. In other recent headlines, Kid Rock addressed lip-sync accusations in a separate video, underscoring how closely his public statements are being tracked during this new tour rollout.
Kid Rock’s “Freedom 250” itinerary runs from May 1 in Dallas through June 20 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, with various support acts listed on select dates. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. local time, and the tour will serve as an early test of whether face-value exchange and restricted transfer rules meaningfully reduce scalping at large-scale amphitheatre shows.
