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Paris’s Louvre says its immense size makes fraud statistically inevitable as prosecutors detail a decade-long ticket-fraud scheme that may exceed €10 million, with nine suspects detained; the case involves tour guides reusing tickets and some Louvre staff, and the museum has tightened ticket validation and checkpoint controls.
All-Star Saturday at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome drew a sparse crowd despite a reported sellout, as an early 2 p.m. start and bright sun kept fans away and traffic lingered; attendance hovered around 15,067 of 18,300 capacity, with the stands filling only later for the dunk contest. The weekend’s ticketing dynamics—scarce face-value seats, high resale prices, and owners relying on resale portals—underline accessibility issues even as Sunday’s USA vs. World game offered more competitive excitement.
WrestleMania 42 ticket sales lag behind expectations, prompting Allegiant Stadium to offer a 25% discount. Inside WWE, morale is affected and some frustration is directed at perceived weak creative direction that could help ticket movement. Talent ticket comps have tightened, with some wrestlers negotiating comps into their contracts; the situation indicates ongoing internal scrutiny of the WrestleMania build as promoters test pricing and creative changes to spark demand.
Rome began charging a two-euro entry fee to access the Trevi Fountain area to curb overcrowding and fund upkeep and nearby museums. Ticketed visitors can enter 9:00–22:00 (Mon and Fri open at 11:30), with proceeds supporting staff and local institutions. The move drew mixed reactions from locals and tourists, and accessibility for disabled visitors remains a concern.
The January 30 SmackDown in Riyadh announced 18,000 fans but wide shots showed many empty seats, blamed on ticketing mismanagement and a booming secondary market that priced out local fans; resale prices reportedly jumped from 80 Riyals to over 1,012 Riyals, prompting calls for WWE to intervene before the Royal Rumble.
FIFA has received more than 350 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup lotteries, vastly outstripping the roughly 7 million tickets available across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The surge comes as critics warn dynamic pricing could price out average fans, even as officials note the tournament’s massive global demand (and viewership, with the draw drawing about 800 million viewers and the final about 1.6 billion).
LA28 outlined its ticketing plan for the 2028 Los Angeles Games: registration runs through March 18, with ticket purchases starting April 2. A locals-only presale runs April 2–6 for residents near venue cities in Southern California and Oklahoma City, followed by a general sale April 9–19. Local ZIP codes must be used for billing to access the presale; buyers can purchase up to 12 tickets. Email notices for assigned time slots begin March 31. About 14 million tickets are available, with 1 million priced at $28 and roughly one-third under $100, with more pricing details due in April. The Olympics run July 14–August 2028 across L.A. and Oklahoma City, with Paralympics starting August 15.
D23 members can reserve tickets for Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary celebration, with specific terms for ticketing, age, and conduct. Tickets are limited, non-transferable, and require proper identification. Attendees must follow event rules, including restrictions on recording and attendance, with all photos and recordings potentially used by Disney for promotional purposes.
Ticketmaster U.K. has agreed to implement new measures to improve transparency and communication with fans during ticket sales for Oasis's reunion tour, following public outrage over pricing practices and misleading information, with the Competition and Markets Authority overseeing the changes.
StubHub, a ticket reseller backed by Madrone Partners, is planning an IPO in the US with a target valuation of up to $9.2 billion, seeking to raise up to $851 million. The company aims to list on the NYSE under the ticker 'STUB' and is part of a recovering IPO market driven by strong tech earnings and buoyant equity markets. Despite a lower target valuation compared to previous estimates, investor interest remains high amid a booming live events industry and recent successful market debuts.
FIFA announced that ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup will use dynamic pricing based on demand, with initial prices ranging from $60 to $6,710. Fans can register for a presale draw from September 10-19 using a Visa card and FIFA ID, with selected fans able to purchase tickets starting October 1. The tournament will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with tickets available in multiple phases leading up to the event.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have partnered with Jump to become the first professional sports teams to offer a fully integrated, direct-to-consumer fan experience and ticketing platform, enhancing fan engagement and personalization starting with the 2025-2026 seasons.
Fever has acquired ticketing company Dice, continuing its expansion in live-events technology. Dice will operate as a standalone app, offering access to Fever’s extensive audience across over 40 countries. The deal aims to accelerate growth, enhance ticket sales, and strengthen Fever’s position in the global live entertainment industry. Dice, with over 10 million monthly users and significant revenue growth, has a history of funding and strategic moves, including recent layoffs and industry advocacy. Fever, backed by substantial funding and high valuation, is expanding its influence in live events and sports.
The 2024 Olympic opening ceremony in Paris will be scaled back in terms of capacity and ticketing due to security concerns, with 104,000 paying ticket holders and 222,000 free spectators along the Seine River. The free tickets will be invitation-only, with quotas for select residents, sports federations, and others. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin cited various potential threats, including from Islamic extremist groups, and emphasized the need for security measures. The event, featuring a floating parade, is set to take place on July 26 and will be the first Summer Olympics to open outside a stadium.
The French government announced that tourists won't have free access to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River due to security concerns, with only invitation-only access available. The decision was made to manage crowd movement and address potential security threats, including terrorist and cyberattacks. Around 300,000 spectators, including 104,000 paying ticket holders and 222,000 free viewers, will be accommodated, with access allocated via quotas to select residents, sports federations, and others. The unprecedented open-air event will see about 10,500 athletes parading through Paris on boats, with stringent security measures in place, including the closure of airspace and deployment of 45,000 security force members.