Over 5 Million Register for 2028 LA Olympics Ticket Draw

Fans from all 50 states and 194 countries have signed up for chance to attend first Summer Games in the US since 1996.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:24pm

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With just under a month until the ticket draw registration period closes, the organizers of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles have announced that over 5 million people have already registered to try and secure tickets. The registration surge comes after a successful Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, where Team USA finished second in the overall medal count. LA28 is offering a locals presale for residents of Southern California and Oklahoma ahead of the first public ticket drop in early April.

Why it matters

The high level of interest in the 2028 LA Olympics tickets reflects the excitement around the first Summer Games hosted by the US in 30 years. Despite some recent controversies surrounding the LA28 leadership, fans from across the country and around the world are eager to attend what is expected to be a landmark event for the city of Los Angeles and the Olympic movement.

The details

Fans can register for the 2028 Olympics ticket draw on the LA28 website until March 18. Those selected will receive an email between March 31 and April 7 with a timeslot to either participate in the locals presale from April 2-6 or the first public ticket drop scheduled for April 9-19. Ticket availability and pricing will vary by sport, session, and venue. LA28 has seen an average of 100,000 new registrations per day, with fans from all 50 states and 194 countries signing up so far.

  • The ticket draw registration period is open until March 18, 2026.
  • The locals presale for Southern California and Oklahoma residents will be held from April 2-6, 2026.
  • The first public ticket drop is scheduled for April 9-19, 2026.
  • Additional ticket drops will be announced closer to the 2028 Olympics.

The players

LA28

The organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Reynold Hoover

CEO of LA28.

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What they’re saying

“As a historic Winter Games concludes, we celebrate the incredible athletes and achievements of so many. We are grateful for the millions of people who have expressed interest in joining us in LA in 2028 where more of these stories and dreams will come to life.”

— Reynold Hoover, CEO, LA28 (LA28 press release)

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The takeaway

The high level of interest in the 2028 LA Olympics tickets reflects the excitement around the first Summer Games hosted by the US in 30 years. Despite some recent controversies, fans from across the country and around the world are eager to attend what is expected to be a landmark event for the city of Los Angeles and the Olympic movement.