Ticket prices for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are surging to unprecedented levels, with some fans paying thousands of dollars to attend events—fueling debate over affordability, resale practices, and the growing financial burden of hosting the Games. Compared to the 1984 Summer Olympics, where tickets started at just $3 (around $10 today with…
Construction has officially started on the cricket stadium that will host matches during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, marking a key milestone for cricket’s long-awaited return to the Olympic programme after more than a century. The venue, located at the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, will have a capacity of over 10,000 spectators and will…
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly close to finalising an agreement to join the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) TOP sponsorship programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, according to multiple individuals familiar with the discussions cited by the Financial Times and specialist outlet Inside The Games. The move would mark a major commercial win for…
Early ticket sales for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics got off to a rocky start, with fans reporting high prices, rapid sellouts, and technical issues during the initial release phase. The presale, opened for users who had registered in an early draw, marked the earliest ticket launch in Olympic history. Prices for available events…
LA28 Organizing Committee and the City of Los Angeles are still working to finalise a key agreement governing the delivery and funding of public services for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, more than six months after an initial deadline passed. The Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement, intended to define which “extraordinary†services the city…
The National Football League (NFL) has officially launched its first community outreach program in Fiji, marking a major milestone in its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. This initiative aims to establish a permanent footprint for Flag Football in the Pacific region ahead of the sport’s highly anticipated Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Establishing the…
Following the conclusion of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the LA28 Organizing Committee has announced a record-shattering 5 million registrations for its initial ticket draw. This surge represents an unprecedented global appetite for the 2028 Summer Games, which will be the first Olympics held in the United States since Atlanta 1996. Record-Breaking Ticketing Demand The…
In a historic decision at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, basketball legend Pau Gasol has been elected as the new Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC). The announcement, made on February 20, 2026, marks the first time a Spaniard has held this influential position, further solidifying Gasol’s legacy as a global leader in…
As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfold, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a pivotal moment for its premier commercial vehicle, The Olympic Partner (TOP) programme. Despite a recent drop in total revenue and a smaller roster of partners, Olympic officials remain adamant that the program—the “most successful sports marketing program in the world”—is…
