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 who register early secure the best chance at prime seats for the third L.A. Olympics
The countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins in earnest Wednesday when registration opens for the ticket draw, offering fans the first shot at 14 million tickets starting at $28.
How the Ticket Lottery Works
Prospective buyers must first register for a lottery that assigns random purchase time slots. Registrants receive their assigned slot via email, and only then can they buy tickets.
Key steps:
- Register starting Wednesday and create a profile
- Receive a randomly drawn purchase time slot by email
- Buy tickets when your slot opens
Full public sales begin later in 2026; the organizing committee has not announced exact dates or purchase limits.
Locals Get Early Access
Residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, plus Canadian and Cleveland counties in Oklahoma, can enter a special early-access window. To qualify, registrants must:
- Sign up by March 18
- Use a credit card billing address matching an eligible zip code
The locals-only purchase period runs April 2-6.
Competition Schedule Highlights
The Games run July 14-30, 2028, with the Paralympics following August 15-27. Key dates include:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 12 | First competitions in field hockey, basketball, rugby sevens, water polo, handball, cricket |
| July 14 | Opening Ceremony at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium |
| July 15 | First medals awarded in triathlon at Venice Beach |
| July 29 | Busiest medal day with 35 total events |
Track and field will occupy the first week at the Coliseum, while swimming shifts to the second week at SoFi Stadium.
New Sports and Expanded Program
The LA28 program adds 22 medal events compared to Paris 2024, reaching 351 total. New mixed-gender events include:
- Artistic gymnastics team competition
- Athletics 4×100 relay
- Golf, archery, coastal rowing, table tennis
Additional changes:
- Flag football and lacrosse join the lineup
- Baseball, softball, and cricket return
- Women’s soccer and water polo fields expand
- New women’s boxing weight class added
Venue Plan
The Opening Ceremony will be split between two iconic venues:
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony will be held at SoFi Stadium, with the Closing Ceremony at the Coliseum.
Registration details are available at the LA28 tickets page.
