Prominent Sportscaster Calls Out 'NOT Fair' Service Fees for LA28 Tickets
Summary
ESPN broadcaster Holly Rowe criticized the high service fees for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying the fees were nearly 25% of the ticket price and unfair to fans. Some tickets cost $3,300 with $793 in service fees, leading to complaints that fees should be charged per ticket, not as a percentage of the price. Organizers say the prices help avoid using taxpayer money.Key Facts
- Holly Rowe bought track and field final tickets for about $3,300 with a $793 service fee.
- The service fee was about 24% of the ticket price.
- Rowe said the fee should be the same flat amount per ticket, not a sliding scale based on price.
- There were some cheaper tickets for $28 for local residents, but they sold out quickly.
- Many fans face a choice between paying large sums for popular events or attending less popular, more affordable ones.
- Fred Rosen, former Ticketmaster head, said the prices help prevent taxpayer funding of the Games.
- The Los Angeles Olympic Committee sets prices based on demand and value to cover costs.
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