Los Angeles 2028 Olympics ticket sale plagued by glitches as venues gear up

The second wave of general ticket sales for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games opened on Wednesday, but the online platform suffered error messages and hours‑long queues, leaving many fans unable to secure seats. Prices ranged from $50 for early sessions to more than $2,000 for prime opening‑ceremony tickets. LA28 officials said they are migrating to a new system and apologized for the delays, while noting that resale of purchased tickets is prohibited until 2027.

Meanwhile, preparations for the Games are progressing without building any new permanent venues. The organizing committee will rely on over 40 existing facilities, converting sites such as SoFi Stadium into an Olympic swimming venue with a temporary pool and sharing the opening ceremony between SoFi Stadium and the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. These upgrades aim to limit post‑event abandonment and keep costs down as the event approaches.

Local community groups have expressed concern over ticket pricing and accessibility, calling for more affordable options. The next general ticket sale is expected in early 2027, with further pre‑sales for residents and partners slated to continue.