Overview

• The Los Angeles finale was canceled after poor ticket sales and a high-cost lease deal at UCLA made the event economically unsustainable.
• Organizers expect to save about $3 million in prize money and travel expenses by scrapping the season-ending meet.
• Johnson described the move as a strategic business decision aimed at preserving the league’s long-term viability.
• Grand Slam Track raised roughly $30 million for its inaugural season and will unveil new investors and partnerships next week.
• USA Track and Field also dropped its Los Angeles Grand Prix earlier this month, highlighting broader financial pressures on U.S. track events.