A class action lawsuit against the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Group alleges the organizations used deceptive “drip pricing” to hide mandatory ticket fees from consumers until the final stages of checkout. The complaint also targets the use of countdown timers designed to pressure buyers into completing purchases before they can fully assess the total cost. Track this case at OpenClassActions.com.
What Does the Lawsuit Allege?
The complaint, Campagna et al. v. Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., et al., was filed on January 16, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Plaintiffs allege that when consumers search for Red Sox tickets online, the prices shown do not include mandatory service charges, facility fees, and other surcharges. These additional fees are only revealed at or near the payment page, after the consumer has already selected seats and entered personal details.
The lawsuit further alleges that the checkout interface includes a visible countdown timer that creates artificial urgency, pressuring consumers to complete the purchase quickly rather than pausing to evaluate the true cost of the tickets including all fees.
What Laws Are Allegedly Violated?
The complaint asserts violations of Massachusetts consumer protection statutes, including the state’s prohibition on unfair and deceptive business practices. The case also aligns with the broader federal regulatory push against hidden fees, including the FTC’s 2024 final rule requiring upfront disclosure of total prices in certain industries.
Who May Be Eligible?
Anyone who purchased Boston Red Sox tickets through official online channels and was charged fees that were not disclosed in the initially advertised ticket price may be a member of the proposed class. The lawsuit seeks class certification on behalf of all affected purchasers.
| Detail | Information |
| Case | Campagna et al. v. Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P., et al. |
| Defendants | Boston Red Sox Baseball Club, L.P.; Fenway Sports Group Holdings, LLC |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts |
| Filed | January 16, 2026 |
| Allegations | Drip pricing, hidden fees, pressure-checkout tactics |
| Firms | Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. |
| Status | Filed — class certification pending |
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