LA28 Olympics Tickets Go on Sale Soon

Presale for LA locals starts April 2, general public on April 9

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:00am

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Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will go on sale starting April 9, but Los Angeles residents will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in a presale that begins on April 2. The presale is open to those considered 'locals' in the LA area.

Why it matters

The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles are a major event that will draw visitors from around the world. The presale for local residents aims to ensure that Angelenos have a fair chance at securing tickets before they are made available to the general public.

The details

The ticket presale for Los Angeles locals will begin on April 2, a week before the general public sale starts on April 9. Residents will need to sign up and verify their local status to participate in the presale. Ticket prices and availability details have not yet been announced.

  • The presale for LA locals begins on April 2, 2026.
  • Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 9, 2026.

The players

Paris Barraza

A reporter for USA TODAY who covered the announcement of the LA28 Olympics ticket sales.

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What they’re saying

“Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics go on sale starting April 9, but you may get the opportunity to score tickets sooner if you're considered a local.”

— Paris Barraza, Reporter

What’s next

Residents of the Los Angeles area will need to sign up and verify their local status to participate in the presale that begins on April 2. Ticket prices and availability details will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

The takeaway

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are a highly anticipated event, and the presale for local residents aims to give Angelenos a fair chance at securing tickets before they are made available to the general public.