The first opportunity for fans to purchase tickets to the highly anticipated 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles begins this week. Starting on March 6, 2024, prospective buyers can register online at la28.org for a chance to access the initial ticket sales scheduled for this spring.
Organizers have announced that tickets will be available for all sports, offering a variety of price points. This marks the first time attendees can secure their place at an event that will showcase over 800 competitions across more than 40 venues in Southern California and Oklahoma City. The event will be the third time Los Angeles has hosted the Summer Olympics, following successful Games in 1932 and 1984.
Ticket Registration and Sales Process
To participate in the first round of sales, interested fans must register online and create a profile, a process that is entirely free. Those who register will receive an email in the spring, indicating whether they have been assigned a time slot to purchase tickets. Additional registration periods and ticket drops will occur later in the year. It’s noteworthy that tickets for the Paralympic Games, which will take place shortly after the Olympics, will go on sale in 2027.
The Olympic Games will feature 36 sports, while the Paralympics will include 23. Fans looking for a premium experience can opt for hospitality packages, which provide access to private suites with deposits ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Event Locations and Local Access
The competitions will span a wide range of locations across Southern California, with many events hosted in Los Angeles and nearby cities. Notable venues include the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for track and field events, Dodger Stadium for baseball, and Crypto.com Arena for boxing. Additionally, events like tennis and rugby will take place in Carson, while volleyball will be held in Anaheim. In a unique arrangement, two events—softball and canoe slalom—will be hosted in Oklahoma City, supporting the commitment to avoid constructing new permanent facilities.
Residents of Los Angeles and Oklahoma City will have the opportunity for early ticket access through a presale window from April 2 to April 6, 2024. To qualify, fans must enter their postal codes from designated counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura in California, as well as Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland in Oklahoma.
The opening ceremony for the Olympics is set for July 14, 2028, and will be unprecedented, taking place at both the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The closing ceremony is planned for July 30 at the Coliseum, while the Paralympic Games will follow, commencing on August 15 and concluding on August 27.
While excitement builds for the upcoming Games, preparations are still underway. Critical infrastructure projects, such as the People Mover at the Los Angeles International Airport, are behind schedule, with completion now expected in late 2026. The Olympic Village will primarily be located on the campus of UCLA, with accommodations for athletes set to begin after the university’s semester concludes.
Organizers remain confident that all necessary arrangements will be finalized in time for the Games, ensuring a successful event for both participants and spectators alike.
