general admission

American  

noun

1. an admission charge for unreserved seats at a theatrical performance, sports event, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of general admission

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

For Stagecoach, there are multiple screens set up in the field for the general admission areas — and usually a feed with a screen over by the Beer Barn, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Data from Uefa's annual European club finance and investment landscape report shows that - including both general admission and hospitality - Liverpool make an average of £74 per fan from every ticket they sell.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Even general admission grants access to bustling food halls, secret speakeasies and pop-ups from viral brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

For the Friday, there will be 31,000 general admission tickets at £34.50 each up for grabs, and another 2,960 VIP tickets at £86.00 each.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

As I was specially favoured by a general admission, I asked to be permitted to see some nuns' cells.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson