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LA28 Defends Pricing as Global Olympic Ticket Sales Open

Organizers say low-price seats remain to help fund a multibillion-dollar private budget.

Overview

  • LA28’s first global “Drop 1” sales window, which opened Thursday, runs through April 19 for fans selected by a random ticket draw.
  • Listed prices range from $28 to about $5,500, and a 24% service fee at checkout has fueled complaints from buyers who expected cheaper options.
  • LA28 says nearly half of all seats are under $200, more than three-quarters are under $400, and roughly 5% are premium seats priced above $1,000.
  • Officials say no new inventory was added for the global phase after a locals-only presale in Southern California and Oklahoma City claimed many lower-priced seats.
  • More public drops are planned later in 2026 and a verified resale marketplace will launch in 2027, with organizers warning that any resale listings seen now are not LA28-verified.