Excitement over 'affordable' L.A. Olympics turns to angry sticker shock over high-priced tickets
latimes.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Many locals, including tennis fan Andie Pangan, were shocked and disappointed to find most tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics sold out or priced beyond $1,000 during the initial presale, despite promises of affordability for residents.
- Technical issues on the LA28 ticketing website, such as "Access Denied" errors, further frustrated buyers, limiting access during their designated purchase windows and contributing to scarce ticket availability.
- LA28 stated that affordable tickets will be released in future drops and defended the 24% ticket service fee as standard industry practice, but many fans remain concerned about high prices and limited access to popular events.
- Ticket purchase rules are complex, with a maximum of 12 tickets per fan across all events and additional allotments for soccer, but reaching the maximum limits eligibility for future ticket drops.
- Critics highlight that Olympic ticket prices and service fees are notably higher than in past Games and European venues, raising concerns about accessibility and transparency for local fans eager to attend the Games.
