""I was shocked. Even climbing was all gone," said Pangan, who lives 10 minutes from the Carson Stadium, which will serve as an Olympic venue. "I never really thought I would come out of this presale without getting anything.""
"Typically, tickets that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars are reserved for seats at half court, the 50-yard line or a concert front row. Customers were shocked to find that tickets for LA28, which officials billed as 'affordable' for locals, could cost a small fortune."
"Tickets for a single seat at the opening ceremony were costing between $329 and $5,519, and the cheaper tickets were selling quickly. Some were able to buy up cheap $28 tickets for desired events such as the women's soccer semifinals but others saw comparable prices only for preliminary events and less popular sports such as badminton and judo."
"To add to frustration, some logging on during their time slots last week were booted off and routed to a webpage showing an 'Access Denied' message."
Ticket sales for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles have left many fans disappointed due to high prices and limited availability. Andie Pangan, a local resident, was unable to secure tickets for tennis or climbing events, despite her enthusiasm for the games. Prices for tickets have reached exorbitant levels, with some seats costing over $5,000. Many customers experienced technical issues during the purchasing process, further complicating their attempts to buy tickets. The excitement of hosting the Olympics has been overshadowed by sticker shock and accessibility concerns.
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