LA28 Launches Initial Ticket Sales for 2028 Olympics

The first tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will become available for purchase tomorrow, April 2nd. This initial sale is limited to a select group of pre-registered applicants from Southern California and Oklahoma City who were chosen through a random drawing.

Who is Eligible for the First Sale?

Eligible residents from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as Oklahoma City, who signed up in advance, are being notified via email if they have been selected for a purchasing window. Selected applicants will receive notification approximately 48 hours before their assigned time slot, granting them a two-day period to complete their online purchases.

Ticket Availability and Limits

Each selected buyer can purchase up to 12 tickets for the Olympic Games, with an additional 12 tickets available specifically for Olympic soccer matches. Purchases for the opening and closing ceremonies are limited to a maximum of four tickets per person.

Public Sale Details

A broader public sale is scheduled for April 9th-19th, making remaining tickets accessible to fans globally. Organizers advise potential buyers to anticipate online queues when accessing the ticketing platform.

Ticket Pricing and Search Options

Ticket prices will vary considerably, ranging from entry-level seats starting at $28 to premium tickets exceeding $1,000. Fans can search for events by sport, venue, or location, though specific seat assignments will be determined at a later date.

Resale Marketplace Plans

LA28 officials announced plans for a verified “Secondary Ticket Marketplace” in partnership with AXS and Eventim, launching in 2027. They have also added Ticketmaster and Sports Illustrated Tickets to their resale program. This aims to provide fans with multiple access points to verified tickets.

Statement from LA28 CEO

“With millions around the globe registered for the LA28 Ticket Draw — and as excitement for LA28 continues to grow, we want fans to have the information they need to shop with confidence as we approach the first ticket drop,” said Reynold Hoover, CEO of LA28, in a statement. He added, “While LA28’s resale platforms will not launch until 2027, having a variety of platforms was critical to providing fans multiple points of access to verified tickets, and we’re thrilled to add Ticketmaster and Sports Illustrated Tickets to our resale program.”

More than 5 million people have registered for the L.A. Olympics ticket draw. Additional ticket releases are planned in the coming months.