Los Angeles Considers 10% Ticket Fee for 2028 Olympics Amid Funding Concerns
Funding worry leads LA to consider adding a 10% fee to Olympic ticket sales

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The Los Angeles City Council is contemplating a 10% fee on Olympic ticket sales starting January 1, 2027, to secure funding for the 2028 Games. This fee aims to ensure that revenue stays within the city, addressing concerns over potential cost overruns and the financial burden on taxpayers.
- 01The proposed fee is intended to create a revenue stream to cover potential cost overruns of up to $270 million for the 2028 Games.
- 02Council member Monica Rodriguez emphasized that the fee would help protect city services from financial impacts related to the Olympics.
- 03A previous proposal for a flat $1 surcharge was abandoned in favor of the percentage-based fee to maintain ticket affordability.
- 04The 1984 Olympics also implemented a 6% tax on tickets to help cover public costs associated with hosting the event.
- 05The motion will be prepared for inclusion on the November 2026 ballot, pending city attorney review.
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The Los Angeles City Council is moving forward with a proposal to impose a 10% fee on all Olympic ticket sales starting January 1, 2027, in light of financial concerns surrounding the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Introduced by District 7 council member Monica Rodriguez, the motion aims to ensure that funds generated from ticket sales, particularly from the resale market, remain within the city to help cover potential cost overruns, which could reach $270 million. The city acts as the financial backstop for the Games, meaning taxpayers could bear the burden of any deficits. Rodriguez stated that this measure, along with a call for an independent audit of the organizing committee, would safeguard city services from the financial demands of hosting the Olympics. Previous discussions considered a $1 surcharge per ticket but shifted to a percentage-based fee to keep tickets affordable for residents. The proposal is reminiscent of the 6% tax implemented during the 1984 Olympics to offset public costs. The city attorney will draft the necessary language for the measure to appear on ballots in November 2026.
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The proposed fee could help secure funding for city services and mitigate taxpayer liability in case of budget shortfalls related to the 2028 Games.
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