LA28 Announces Verified Multi-Platform Ticket Resale Program Opening in 2027 Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) has announced the launch of its verified multi-platform ticket resale program, set to begin in 2027. The initiative will allow fans to purchase verified resale tickets through multiple platforms, including Ticketmaster, Sports Illustrated Tickets, AXS, and Eventim. This move aims to provide greater accessibility and security for fans as the Games approach their first ticket drop in April 2027. The program’s announcement comes as LA28 prepares for its first ticket draw, with millions of global registrants eagerly awaiting access to tickets for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover emphasized the importance of ensuring fans can shop with confidence, stating that the multi-platform approach was critical to offering diverse access to verified tickets. “While our resale platforms will not be launched until 2027, having a variety of platforms was essential to providing fans multiple points of access to verified tickets,” Hoover said. Under the program, verified resale tickets for LA28 will only be available through LA28’s Official Secondary Ticket Marketplace, AXS, Eventim, Ticketmaster, and Sports Illustrated Tickets. These platforms will not make LA28 tickets available for resale until 2027, and fans are urged to avoid any resale listings before that date, as those tickets will not have been verified by LA28. AXS Chief Executive Officer Bryan Perez highlighted the role of AXS in providing a secure resale infrastructure, ensuring fans can engage with confidence. Similarly, EVENTIM Chief Executive Officer Greg Klippert noted the company’s commitment to delivering a secure and transparent experience for fans.#ticketmaster #axs #la28 #reynold_hoover #eventim
AXS is losing fans among Minnesota concertgoers Music fans in Minnesota are growing frustrated with AXS, the ticketing service used at major venues like First Avenue and the Target Center, as technical glitches and security measures disrupt their ability to purchase tickets. Concertgoers report issues such as apps failing to load tickets, credit card errors, and last-minute cancellations, leaving them stranded in long lines or unable to secure seats. These problems have sparked complaints among regular attendees, who argue that AXS’s security protocols, while intended to combat bots, are complicating the ticket-buying process for real fans. Rosei Skipper, a Rochester-based live-music enthusiast, described her experience with AXS as “literally stuck outside” during a show at St. Paul’s Turf Club. She and a friend were unable to access their tickets on the app, forcing them to wait in freezing weather. “He hasn’t been able to buy tickets from AXS for years,” Skipper said, explaining that her friend’s credit card address was repeatedly flagged as invalid. Similar stories emerged from other fans, including Colleen Sheehy, who missed out on affordable seats for Bruce Springsteen’s March 31 concert at Target Center, and Cyndie Lind, who abandoned her attempt after encountering an unspecified error. AXS representatives attributed many of these issues to their efforts to block bots and resellers, which often scoop up tickets and resell them at inflated prices. Dean DeWulf, head of North American Venues at AXS, defended the company’s security measures, stating that they “work hard every day to fight bad-actor abuse and ensure fairer access for fans.#first_avenue #rochester #axs #target_center #turff_club
