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Over 3.25 million Paris 2024 tickets snapped up in first sales phase

Paris 2024 organisers have revealed that 3.25 million tickets were sold during the first ‘Make Your Games’ pack sales phase.

Paris 2024 tickets viewed as too expensive according to recent poll

Roughly four out of five French people believe tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics are too expensive, according to a recent poll.

Paris 2024 president defends ticketing pricing after criticism

Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet has responded to criticism over ticket prices for the Olympic Games, arguing that they are in line with London 2012.

Paris 2024 and On Location launch hospitality programme

Paris 2024 and On Location, which is acting as the official and exclusive hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, have launched an e-commerce platform offering customisable hospitality packages to the public.

Paris 2024 eyes record-breaking ticket sales for Paralympics

Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet has revealed plans to sell a record-breaking three million tickets for the Paralympic Games in…

Tokyo 2020’s emotional apology as ban on spectators is confirmed

A Tokyo 2020 official broke down in tears at a press conference today (Friday) as he apologised to ticket-holders who…

Tokyo 2020 caps crowds at 10,000

The Japanese Government has today (Wednesday) announced that it plans to permit up to 10,000 spectators for major events in…

Tokyo Olympics to confirm fan attendance in June

Organisers of the rescheduled 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo have today (Wednesday) confirmed that a final decision on…

Full refunds in doubt for overseas ticketholders for Tokyo Olympics

Many overseas ticketholders for this summer’s rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo will not receive full refunds. The news…

Tokyo 2020 bans overseas fans

Overseas spectators will not be permitted to attend this summer’s rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, it has been…

Event capacities limited as Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo

Cinemas, museums and other events have been asked to reduce attendance in Tokyo and three nearby areas as Japan today…

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Exit Festival links up with NFT-TiX as part of multi-year collaboration

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

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President Biden calls for limits on concert and sporting ticket fees

US groups form ‘Break Up Ticketmaster’ coalition

Lyte to acquire Event Genius assets as parent company Festicket set to fall into administration

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