Summary
Many people in Southern California are upset because the ticket prices for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are much higher than expected. Tickets were advertised as starting at $28, but people who got early access saw prices much higher, sometimes reaching thousands of dollars for certain events.
Key Facts
- The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are facing criticism over high ticket prices.
- Organizers promised tickets starting at $28 but added a 24% service fee.
- Early access buyers saw ticket prices reaching thousands of dollars.
- One buyer paid $1,230 for a swimming event ticket and $1,600 each for the decathlon finals.
- Some tickets, like the Opening Ceremony, were priced over $5,000.
- Certain popular events had no tickets available during the presale.
- The general public can buy tickets from April 9-19 with specific purchasing limits.
- Buyers can only purchase 12 tickets total and four for main ceremonies.
