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6 million Olympic tickets sold — and your next shot isn't until 2027
The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in January ahead of ticket registration. The IOC's new policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games.
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Damian Dovarganes
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More than 6 million tickets have been sold for the L.A. Olympics, according to organizer LA28.
Why now: The second ticket drop closed yesterday — it was the last chance regular folks could buy Olympic tickets this year.
What’s next: Ticket sales will reopen to the public next year on a first-come, first-served basis. Unlike this year’s ticket drops, there will be no cap on the number of tickets people can buy for more sports.
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