Some Fans Shy Away from 2016 World Indoor Track and Field Tickets Because of Price

Published by OregonLive on October 5, 2015

Kevin Jones couldn't wait to purchase tickets for the 2016 World Indoor Track & Field Championships.

The meet is being held at the Oregon Convention Center and the Moda Center, March 17-20. It's the second time ever it has taken place in the U.S., and the first time since 1987.

"When they first announced the World Indoor was coming to Portland my heart skipped a beat," said Jones, a Communications Studies professor at George Fox University in Newberg and a lifelong track & field fan.

"It's on my bucket list."

Jones logged onto the Portland 2016 website when tickets went on sale, and was hit with sticker shock.