At a Glance
- Ticket registration for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics starts January 14 at 9 am CT and closes March 18
- Single-event tickets begin at $28, with one million of the 14 million total tickets priced at that level
- Roughly one-third of all tickets will cost less than $100
- Why it matters: Fans must register during the lottery window for a chance to purchase tickets when sales open to the public
The countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles has officially begun with the opening of ticket registration. Organizers announced that fans can sign up starting January 14 at 9 am CT through March 18 at LA28.org.
Registration and Lottery System
Those who register during the window will enter a lottery system. Selected registrants will receive email notifications beginning March 31 if they secured a time slot to purchase tickets. The first purchasing opportunity begins April 2.
The ticket sale process follows a phased approach:
- April 2-6: Reserved for Southern California and Oklahoma City residents near competition venues, organized by zip codes
- April 9-19: General public sales window
Pricing Structure
LA28 organizers confirmed pricing details for the massive sporting event. Single-event tickets will start at $28, with exactly one million tickets available at this entry-level price. Approximately one-third of the total 14 million tickets will be priced under $100.
The Olympic competition schedule has already been published for planning purposes.
Historical Significance
The 2028 Summer Games mark several historic milestones. This will be the first Summer Olympics held in the United States since Atlanta hosted in 1996. Los Angeles becomes the first North American city and third internationally to host three Summer Games.
Paralympic tickets will go on sale in 2027, representing the first time the Paralympics have been held in Los Angeles.
Registration Requirements
All registrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration to participate in the lottery system.
Key Takeaways
- Registration window: January 14 – March 18
- Lottery notifications: Starting March 31
- Public ticket sales: April 9-19
- Entry price: $28 per ticket
- One million tickets available at entry price
