“There is no bigger stage for gymnastics in this country than the Olympic Trials,” shared USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leung. With the anticipation building for the Paris 2024 Olympic year, gymnastics enthusiasts eagerly await the spectacle set to unfold in Minneapolis, dubbed “Gymnastics City USA 2024.”

However, as fans geared up for the showdown, hoping to seize every opportunity to witness their favorite gymnasts in action, the price of the showdown went viral. And what was meant to excite fans left many shocked, looking at the extravagant amount.

The prices of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials for gymnastics go viral

A handle on X called N.K. (@arabianDLO) shared how he loves watching gymnastics, and since he couldn’t catch a flight to Paris for the Olympics, he decided to explore the idea of attending the upcoming US gymnastics Olympics trials in Minneapolis. However, the account shared, “OLYMPIC TRIALS TICKET COSTS 1500$?!?!?!?! Are they f***ing insane???” The handle further shared how the ticket prices were even more expensive than flying from Europe to Minnesota, where the trials are happening.

According to Ticket Smarter, prices for the trials at Target Center start as low as $176.40, but the most sought-after tickets for the team trials are fetching prices as high as $1254.40. The website also shared that a single ticket to this event has an average price of around $489.13. In response to the update shared by N.K. (@arabianDLO), many fans rushed to the comment section to further discuss the prices, as the gymnastics community was stirred by the update.

The community left in a frenzy over the prices

Fans were left flabbergasted at the revelation of the prices of the tickets to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. One fan expressed their shock at the price difference between attending the final in Paris, sharing,

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While another person commented, expressing their frustration about the high cost of the tickets, they ultimately decided to attend, stating,

One fan recalled attending trials before and didn’t find them particularly expensive, suggesting

However, not all were fazed by the prices; as one person shared,

While another fan noted,

With the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials scheduled for June 27–30, 2024, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, excitement is at an all-time high. However, the soaring ticket prices add an intriguing layer to the anticipation. Will it be worth it? Share your thoughts below!

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