LA28 Surpasses 5 Million Registrations for Olympic Ticket Draw

Record-setting interest for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games has surpassed 5 million registrations for its ticket draw, officials announced Monday, calling it a 'record-setting surge' of interest. Olympic Games events will be held in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl Stadium and the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center.

Why it matters

The high level of interest in the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket draw demonstrates the excitement and anticipation surrounding the return of the Summer Olympics to the United States for the first time since 1996. This surge in registrations also highlights the potential for strong ticket sales and attendance, which is crucial for the financial and logistical success of hosting the Games.

The details

Registration for the ticket draw opened in January and will remain open through March 18 at tickets.la28.org. Once registered, participants are entered into a random drawing to receive time slots for future ticket purchase windows. Fans will be notified by email between March 31 and April 7 if they have been assigned a time slot, and tickets will be available for purchase beginning in April. LA28 said residents from all 50 states have registered, along with interest from 194 countries.

  • Registration for the ticket draw opened in January 2026.
  • Registration will remain open through March 18, 2026.
  • Fans will be notified by email between March 31 and April 7, 2026, if they have been assigned a time slot.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase beginning in April 2026.

The players

LA28

The organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Reynold Hoover

LA28 chief executive officer.

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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, LA28 chief executive officer (pasadenanow.com)

What’s next

Ticket sales for the Paralympic Games will begin in 2027.

The takeaway

The overwhelming response to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket draw demonstrates the enduring global appeal of the Olympics and the excitement surrounding the return of the Summer Games to the United States. This level of interest bodes well for the financial and logistical success of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.