Fans dreaming of attending the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will soon have their first real chance to secure tickets. Organizers have officially announced when ticket sign-ups will begin and how the process will work for what is expected to be the largest Olympic and Paralympic Games in history.
When Does LA 2028 Ticket Registration Start?
Ticket registration for the LA 2028 Olympics will open on January 14, 2026, and remain available until March 18. Fans can sign up directly through the official LA28 website.
Registration does not mean immediate ticket purchases. Instead, it enters fans into a random ticket draw that determines who gets access to buying tickets when sales officially begin.
How the Olympic Ticket Lottery Works
Everyone who registers during the sign-up window will be entered into a lottery system. Selected fans will receive assigned purchasing time slots sometime in 2026, when Olympic tickets officially go on sale.
Organizers emphasize that:
- Registration is completely free
- Signing up early does not improve your chances
- The system is random to keep the process fair
This approach is designed to prevent ticket brokers and automated bots from dominating sales.
Who Gets Early Access to Tickets?
Local fans will receive priority. Residents who live near Olympic venues in Los Angeles and Oklahoma City will qualify for the earliest ticket purchasing windows.
While Oklahoma City is not officially listed as a host city, it will stage the softball and canoe slalom events at Devon Park and the Riversport OKC whitewater center. Using existing venues helps organizers avoid expensive new construction.
Olympic Ticket Prices and Affordability
Affordability is a major focus for the LA 2028 Games. Organizers say ticket prices will be accessible to a wide audience.
Key Pricing Highlights
- Every sport will have tickets starting at $28
- At least 1 million tickets will be priced at $28
- About one-third of all tickets will cost under $100
Officials stress that lower-priced tickets will not be limited to poor views but will be available across many events.
How Many Tickets Will Be Available?
LA28 plans to release approximately 14 million tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic Games combined. This is more than the 12 million tickets sold for the Paris Olympics.
The 2028 Games will feature:
- 36 sports
- 11,198 athletes
- Events mainly in Los Angeles
- Additional venues in Carson, Inglewood, Long Beach, and Oklahoma City
Paralympic Tickets: What You Need to Know
Ticket sales for the 2028 Paralympic Games will begin in 2027. Fans who already registered for Olympic tickets will not need to register again to purchase Paralympic tickets.
Why LA 2028 Is Using a Lottery System
Olympic organizers say the random draw is the fairest way to distribute tickets and ensure real fans, especially local residents, have access.
The system is specifically designed to:
- Reduce scalping
- Block ticket bots
- Give everyday fans a fair chance
Conclusion
The road to the LA 2028 Olympics officially begins on January 14 with the opening of ticket registration. With millions of tickets available, affordable pricing, and a fair lottery-based system, fans around the world will soon have a chance to experience Los Angeles hosting the Olympics once again. Registering is free, easy, and the first step toward being part of a historic global event.
