2028 Olympic Trials speculation

[RedBirdie]

18,000 is comparable to your typical NHL/NBA arena. The Target Center in Minneapolis holds just about that number.

 

[MaryClare]

That seems really small

 

[rlayt]

St.. Louis filled their 22,000 seat arena and turned people away. They sold 65,000 tickets.

St. Louis had scheduled The Enterprise Center and the event was moved to the larger inAmerica’s Dome. https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports...rials/63-f401c149-f56b-447c-9b57-294029fe2b40

Some said it was due to ongoing Covid so seats would be skipped between parties. Then restrictions were mostly gone and every seat was open for purchase. It looked full from the first 8 rows.

Minneapolis numbers aren’t a direct comparison but they say 67,000 people attended over the 4 days. Economic impact: https://extension.umn.edu/community...c-team-trials-and-associated-events-minnesota

It appeared to be full. Some pass holders didn’t show up for men’s events though.

 

[Hatsumomo]

I would love for Trials to come to D.C. and be at the MCI CenterCapital One Arena. The Metro stop is literally right by the arena.

 

[KathySantoni]

I doubt Birmingham will trials but they should totally put their name out there for 2029 worlds.