2028 LA Olympics Ticket Registrations Top 5 Million

New record for Olympic ticket sign-ups as lottery process begins

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Online registrations for tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles have surpassed 5 million, setting a new record. Since registration opened in January, people from all 50 U.S. states and 194 countries have signed up to enter a random drawing for future ticket purchase time slots. The registration portal will remain open through March 18th, with winners notified by email between March 31st and April 7th to begin the ticket buying process.

Why it matters

The overwhelming demand for 2028 Olympics tickets in Los Angeles reflects the city's excitement to host the global sporting event for the third time. The high registration numbers indicate strong interest from both local residents and international fans, which could lead to challenges in meeting ticket supply for the most popular events.

The details

In the first 24 hours after registration opened in January, 1.5 million people signed up. Since then, the organizers have been receiving an average of 100,000 new registrations per day. The online registration portal will remain open through March 18th, after which a random drawing will be held to assign ticket purchase time slots. Those selected will be notified by email between March 31st and April 7th, with the first window for ticket sales opening in April.

  • Registration for 2028 Olympics tickets opened in January 2026.
  • 1.5 million people registered in the first 24 hours.
  • An average of 100,000 new registrations are coming in each day.
  • The registration portal will close on March 18, 2026.
  • Winners will be notified by email between March 31 and April 7, 2026.

The players

2028 Olympics Organizing Committee

The group responsible for planning and executing the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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What’s next

The first window for ticket purchases for those selected in the random drawing will open in April 2026.

The takeaway

The overwhelming demand for 2028 Olympics tickets in Los Angeles demonstrates the city's excitement to host the global sporting event, but also raises questions about how the organizers will meet the high level of interest and ensure equitable access to the most popular events.