Olympics 2028 ticket registration: How to buy, key lottery dates, prices and more for LA28 draw

The 2028 Olympics are coming to Los Angeles, and LA28 tickets will be one of the hottest buys of the decade. As the U.S. prepares to host its first Olympics since 2002, fans from across the country will be looking for the best way to buy Olympic tickets for Los Angeles and plan their trip out West.

Over a few unforgettable weeks, the world’s greatest athletes will compete for gold across Southern California — with Oklahoma City hosting select events. Here’s what to know about getting tickets and tracking official sale info as it becomes available.

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The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics may seem far away, but time flies. That's why ticket opportunities are dropping now.

So, whether you're a Los Angeles native or just want a shot at gold yourself, here's how you can register for the LA28 Olympic ticket draw.

How to register for LA28 Olympic ticket draw

To get tickets to the LA28 Olympics, fans must enter through the official ticket lottery.

Passes will be sold in multiple sessions. First, you must register for the ticket draw, which is now open. The first registration of the Games, it closes March 18.

From there, entries will be randomly selected for the ticket draw and notified of a time slot to purchase tickets during the drop, which occurs in April. LA and OKC locals will be entered to the Local Presale.

Once registered, participants will be automatically entered in future draws. 

Entries are allowed up to 12 ticket purchases. You must be 18 years or older at the time of registration.

How much do tickets cost for 2028 Olympics?

Ticketing prices for LA28 Olympics will be revealed during the initial drop. 

However, LA28 has confirmed that General Tickets will start at just $28. Exact costs will vary based on seats, sports and event. Hospitality Package pricing has not yet been confirmed.

LA28 Olympic ticket draw & lottery schedule

The first ticket drop for the 2028 Olympic Games is here.

Below is a breakdown of key dates for the lottery. More registration opportunities will be added as available.

• Registration Period – Jan. 14-March 18, 2026
• Time Slot Notification – March 31-April 7, 2026
• LA & OKC Locals Presale – April 2-6, 2026
• Ticket Drop 1 – April 9-18, 2026

LA28 Olympics dates

The 2028 Olympics will be here before you know it! 

The Olympic Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, while the Paralympic Games are scheduled for August 15-27, 2028.

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LA28 Olympics sites, venues

Curious where every event will be held? It's all finalized.

Below is where each sport at LA28 will take place in California and Oklahoma City.

DTLA Zone

• DTLA Arena – Artistic Gymnastics. Boxing, Trampoline Gymnastics, Wheelchair Basketball
• LA Convention Center Hall 1 – Fencing & Wheelchair Fencing, Taekwondo & Para Taekwondo, Taekwondo
• LA Convention Center Hall 2 – Boccia, Judo & Para Judo, Wrestling
• LA Convention Center Hall 3 – Table Tennis & Para Table Tennis
• Dodger Stadium – Baseball
• Peacock Theater – Boxing, Goalball, Weightlifting

Exposition Park Zone

• LA Memorial Coliseum – Athletics & Para Athletics
• Exposition Park Stadium – Flag Football, Lacrosse
• Galen Center – Badminton & Para Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Wheelchair Rugby

Port of Los Angeles Zone

• Port of Los Angeles – Sailing

Riviera Zone

• Riviera Country Club – Golf

Universal City Zone

• Comcast Squash Center at Universal Studios – Squash

Valley Zone

• Valley Complex 1 – BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding
• Valley Complex 2 – Modern Pentathlon, Skateboarding
• Valley Complex 3 – 3x3 Basketball
• Valley Complex 4 – BMX Racing

Venice Zone

• Venice Beach – Triathlon & Para Triathlon
• Venice Beach Boardwalk – Athletics & Para Athletics, Cycling Road

Carson Zone

• Carson Field – Hockey, Para Archery
• Carson Stadium – Archery, Rugby Sevens
• Carson Courts – Tennis & Wheelchair Tennis
• Carson Velodrome – Cycling Track & Para Cycling Track

Inglewood Zone

• Intuit Dome – Basketball
• 2028 Stadium – Swimming

Long Beach Zone

• Marine Stadium – Canoe Sprint & Para Canoe, Rowing & Para Rowing
• Belmont Shore – Open Water Swimming, Rowing, Coastal Beach Springs, Sailing
• Long Beach Arena – Handball, Sitting Volleyball
• Long Beach Target Shooting Hall  Shooting & Shooting Para Sport
• Long Beach Aquatics Center – Artistic Swimming & Para Swimming, Water Polo
• Alamitos Beach Stadium – Beach Volleyball, Blind Football (Soccer)
• Long Beach Climbing Theater – Sport Climbing & Para Climbing

Pasadena Zone

• Rose Bowl Aquatics Center – Diving
• Rose Bowl Stadium – Football (Soccer)

Anaheim Zone

• Honda Center – Volleyball

Arcadia Zone

• Santa Anita Park – Equestrian & Para Equestrian

City of Industry Zone

• Industry Hills MTB Course – Mountain Bike

Pomona Zone

• Fairgrounds Cricket Stadium – Cricket

Trestles Beach Zone

• Trestles State Beach – Surfing

Whittier Narrows Zone

• Whittier Narrows Clay Shooting Center – Shooting

OKC Zone

• OKC Softball Park – Softball
• OKC Whitewater Center – Canoe Slalom