"Sitting in a chair on Thursday night as fans came into SoFi Stadium to watch high school football games between Loyola and Gardena Serra and Leuzinger against Palos Verdes, you can hear the different reactions of first-time visitors as they climbed escalators and stairs to reach their seats. Many were in awe. "This is nice." "Wow. This stadium is so different." "I can't believe I paid $80 for a high school game.""
"The games have been put together by Playbook Events. Teams have to give up revenue they would make from hosting their own games. Parking costs $10 while student and adult tickets range from $29 to $71. Usual student tickets are $10 at home sites. It's clear players enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience to play in a prestigious NFL stadium that will host the swimming competition at the 2028 Olympic Games."
Sitting at SoFi Stadium for high school football games created strong reactions from first-time visitors, many expressing awe at the venue and surprise at ticket prices. Playbook Events organized the games, requiring teams to forfeit home-game revenue while setting parking at $10 and tickets between $29 and $71. Players relished the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in an NFL stadium slated to host 2028 Olympic swimming. Fans praised seating and experience but encountered logistical issues: unclear parking directions, credit-card-only payment, online ticket challenges for older attendees, and waiver lines. Organizers ran timely games with plentiful security, but high costs may deter some schools and fans.
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