At a Glance
- Registration for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ticket draw opens Wednesday
- Tickets start at $28, with 14 million total tickets available
- Locals in L.A. and Oklahoma City get early-access window April 2-6
- Why it matters: Fans worldwide can secure seats for the first Summer Olympics in the U.S. since 1996
The countdown to July 14, 2028 begins now. Los Angeles will host its third Summer Olympics, and registration for the ticket draw opens Wednesday at LA28’s website. About 14 million tickets will be released for Olympic and Paralympic events, topping the 12 million sold for Paris 2024.
How the Ticket Lottery Works
Fans must first register for a random draw that assigns purchase time slots. Starting Wednesday, create a profile at the LA28 tickets page. You’ll receive an email with your assigned slot.
Key steps:
- Register by March 18 to qualify for the locals-only early window
- Tickets start at $28 across all sports
- Full public sales begin later in 2026 (date not yet announced)
Locals Get First Crack
Los Angeles-area residents and those near Oklahoma City-host of softball and canoe slalom-can enter a special early-access window from April 2 through April 6. To qualify, your credit-card billing zip code must match:
- California: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura counties
- Oklahoma: Canadian or Cleveland counties
Competition Schedule Highlights
Competition runs July 12-30, 2028, with the Paralympics following Aug. 15-27.
Notable tweaks:
- Track and field moves to week one at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Swimming shifts to week two at SoFi Stadium
- First medal: triathlon at Venice Beach on Day 1 (July 15)
- Busiest podium day: July 29 with 35 medal events
Dual-Venue Ceremonies
The Opening Ceremony will be split between the historic Coliseum in Exposition Park and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Paralympic Opening Ceremony will be at SoFi, with its Closing Ceremony returning to the Coliseum.
New Sports and Expanded Events
The 2028 program adds 22 medal events versus Paris 2024, totaling 351.
Fresh additions:
- Flag football makes its Olympic debut
- Lacrosse returns after a century-long absence
- Baseball, softball, and cricket rejoin the lineup
New mixed-team events:
- Artistic gymnastics
- Athletics (4×100 mixed-gender relay)
- Golf
- Archery (compound bow)
- Coastal rowing beach sprint
- Table tennis
Women’s competitions expand in soccer, water polo, boxing, 3×3 basketball, swimming, and sport climbing.
What Comes Next
LA28 has not released final purchase limits or the exact date for general sales in 2026. Fans should monitor the official tickets page for updates.
Key Takeaways
- Register now for a chance at $28 tickets
- Locals have until March 18 for early-access eligibility
- Expect 14 million total tickets across Olympics and Paralympics
- New sports and venue swaps promise a fresh L.A. Games experience
