Ken Hanscom

COO @TicketManager: Olympics, Sports & Sponsorships. Events & Ticketing. Trustee @TeamUSA Foundation. Up next: FIFA World Cup & LA28

[Ben Meisel @TicketsData]

Maybe a bit harsh toward brokers, but it paints an incredibly lucid picture of where the industry is headed.

One thing is clear:
- the marketplace business is tough and it’s only going to get tougher
- consignment shops for broker inventory is a dying business
- brokers can still thrive, but the risk-adjusted returns are declining

https://t.co/ekQalKFR4O

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@paultxyz Through these early phases, the inventory will be dynamic and they many disclose what inventory will be available when. Later drop phases is generally where organizations have disclosed what will be in the drop, for example -- swimming, rugby and tennis.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

LA28 just sold 4M+ tickets in its first drop 🤯
https://t.co/jmsrJoWgMC

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

While I am not responsible for it, would love to better understand what is confusing and unhelpful. Having attended many Olympics, think this has been very clear and well handled compared to previous Games. And admittedly, I may be too close to the ice on it.

I do understand how frustrating having no ticket options for the day you want, but that is a different problem than the process being confusing. There simply are not enough tickets for everyone who wants to go and every event will sell out.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

If you’re even thinking about going to LA28…

Don’t wait

This is shaping up to be one of the most in-demand Olympics ever 🔥

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

If you didn’t get tickets yet:

More drops are coming

Registration is reopening

The next draw will be in June

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

Were you unable to get the tickets you wanted in the first drop of @LA28 tickets? Now that Drop 1 is over, LA28 announced the 2nd drop will happen in August! If you have not registered, you have until July -- if registered, you roll over if you have not purchased your 12+12!

[LA28 @LA28]

Your next moment to get LA28 Olympics tickets is coming!

🗣️ Drop 2 will take place in August with refreshed inventory across all Olympic sports at a range of price points. Registration for the LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw* to get randomly selected for a spot in Drop 2 is open through July 22, 2026.

Register now at https://t.co/vtAy4j9xBF

And if you already registered for the ticket draw earlier this year, you do not need to re-register. You will automatically be entered into the draw for Drop 2 as long as you have not hit your ticket maximums. ​

*NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT REQUIRED. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. TERMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT https://t.co/cTi2aSDgnk FOR OFFICIAL TERMS.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@AGMSports Thank you, greatly appreciated -- love this space!

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

What has been a relatively well known secret, Santa Monica is emerging as a major center for NOC / Hospitality Center as well as other potentials such as a Fan Fest and a satellite broadcast center that would cover both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"The third agreement covers the most ambitious proposal: a 103-day "Nations Village" at Crescent Bay Park and portions of Lot 4 South during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Produced by international firm Hochsitz, the activation would include an International Olympic Committee satellite broadcast center, national Olympic committee hospitality houses, and public engagement zones. Its all-in license fee, covering land use, permitting, public safety, and operational costs, is set at $1.15 million."

https://t.co/LGfi5yRpxg

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

Kevin's been helping fans get tickets for various Olympic Games for more than a decade. He's back for LA28.

[Kevin 🇳🇱🇧🇷 @Kevin_Plsm]

The Olympic Games Ticket Site Tracker is back for LA28.
Want to be notified fast when ticket availability changes on the official Olympic ticket website?
Register here:
https://t.co/c1ql6NzHmk
Track ticket releases and availability changes for Los Angeles 2028.

#olympictickets

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@Tevlar Some were released with the 1st drop and more (nobody knows how many) will be released in subsequent drops. They will go very fast.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

Here’s what people do not want to hear: The first Olympic ticket drops are always limited and there are a lot of disappointments and only a fraction of tickets were sold. Trust me, as someone that LA28 will be my 6th Olympic Games, you are going to have MANY chances over the next two years. LA is the first time I had access to the first drop after skipping the Paris 2024!drop altogether.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@HankHunsell Usually most of them.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@TheFin22 It’ll likely be the luck of the draws.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

@RoadPainter Yes, many of the higher-end hotels will be. But there are over 100k hotel rooms in Los Angeles (similar to Paris), but substantially more short term rental inventory.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

With the LA28 ticket drop happening, those who are traveling are naturally going to being wondering about hotel accommodations, AirBNBs, and other short term rental options. In general, now is not the time to be looking for them...

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

They have secured very nice accommodations for less than $100 / night and in some cases much lower. LA28 is likely to follow that same cycle although waiting last minute takes quite a discipline. Still, waiting until < 12 months before the event will save you and your wallet from frustrations.

[Ken Hanscom @KenHanscom]

The safest advice (and likely cost saving) is to wait until we are within the 12-month window for LA28. I have friends that travel to the Olympic Games, but only book their travel less than a month before the games where invariably prices fall...