The 2019 Mr. Olympia is approaching fast and seems exciting. However, if early signs are any indication, this year’s event may not be a big seller.
The Mr. Olympia competition this year experienced a shakeup, with last year’s champ Shawn Rhoden being accused of sexual assault. Subsequently, the AMI revoked his ability to compete at this year’s event. So what that means, is that a new king will be crowned. This is evident by the athletes seeming to take a step up in their preparations.
However, this buzz does not seem to be translating well into ticket sales. By checking the available seats online, you can see several spots still open.
Typically the event sells out well in advance of the show, but this year is different. The middle section of mid-level seats is full, but large pockets of seats are still available.
A large reason for this could be the result of who will not be competing at the Olympia this year. The aforementioned loss of Rhoden put a serious damper on things. However, other big stars like Phil Heath are (allegedly) not competing this year either. Despite how hard the other athletes like William Bonac, Roelly Winklaar, and Brandon Curry are working, it does not seem to make a difference.
Additionally, the price could be a factor in this as well. The cheapest tickets alone, are over $100. This is clearly a result of the fact that the competition is offering a higher payout this year, than in previous years. Unfortunately, this has a ripple effect, as fewer people can afford to buy the tickets and make accommodations.
Does this mean that this year’s Mr. Olympia will be a flop? Time will have to tell. Nevertheless, this is not a good sign. This, coupled with the athletes clamoring for people to buy tickets on their social media, paints a dreary picture. In fact, this could end up resulting in repercussions for future competitions?
2019 Mr. Olympia takes place September 11-15. If you would like to buy tickets for the 2019 Mr. Olympia, visit this website.
Published: 8 August, 2019 | 5:09 PM EDT
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this is really interesting. Im visiting Vegas this year for the first time and planned it to be on the same dates as the Olympia. However the ticket prices are so high we are planning to only go to the expo and miss the main event!
I will be there as well. Ticket prices are exorbitant I would love to go, but the fact everything else in Vegas is pricey, this will have to be viewed online.
I have been trying to sell my 2 VIP silver tickets and I have had the most appalling of experiences with the lady os is at the office dealing with the sale of the tickets. Proper information is not released to enable me to sell them on public domain. She has been egging me on since mid May and claims payment has been sent since the 23rd August 2019.
I strongly recommend people to be cautious when going directly to purchase them. They have kept USD 1,470 just like that.
APPALLING