LA28 Olympic Tickets Now Available Worldwide After Record Local Sales

Hundreds of thousands of Southern Californians secured tickets before global release, with millions registering interest.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the energy and excitement of the LA28 Olympics ticket sales, with overlapping planes of gold, red, and blue shapes representing the high demand and diverse pricing options.The LA28 Olympics ticket sales have generated record-breaking enthusiasm, with a unique pricing structure aimed at making the Games accessible to fans around the world.Los Angeles Today

Tickets for the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games went on sale globally on April 9, following a record-breaking presale to local residents in Southern California. The LA28 organizing committee says the local presale exceeded first-week sales for any previous Olympic Games, with millions of locals registering interest and hundreds of thousands securing tickets before they were offered to the rest of the world.

Why it matters

The strong local demand for LA28 Olympic tickets highlights the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Games, which will be the first Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles since 1984. The high level of interest from Southern Californians also suggests the LA28 Games could set new attendance records, providing a major economic boost to the region.

The details

LA28 says nearly 50% of all Olympic tickets are priced under $200, more than three-quarters are under $400, and more than 1 million tickets will be available for $28. Only about 5% of tickets — prime seats to marquee events — exceed $1,000. Fans can purchase tickets through a random draw system that runs through April 19, with additional ticket drops planned in the coming months. LA28 is privately funded, with the $7 billion-plus operation principally funded through ticket sales, hospitality, and sponsorship.

  • Tickets for the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games went on sale globally on April 9, 2026.
  • The initial ticket draw system runs through April 19, 2026.
  • Additional ticket drops will continue in the coming months.
  • LA28's verified ticket resale program launches in 2027.

The players

Reynold Hoover

Chief Executive Officer of LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.

LA28

The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, which is privately funded and principally financed through ticket sales, hospitality, and sponsorship.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled by the level of interest and enthusiasm in tickets to the Games, and we're ready to welcome millions of others to Los Angeles in 2028.”

— Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer of LA28

What’s next

Additional ticket drops will continue in the coming months, and registered participants will be eligible to purchase Paralympic Games tickets through a separate draw beginning in 2027.

The takeaway

The strong local demand for LA28 Olympic tickets underscores the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Games, which could set new attendance records and provide a significant economic boost to the Los Angeles region. The organizers' focus on affordability, with nearly 50% of tickets priced under $200 and over 1 million tickets available for just $28, also suggests the LA28 Games will be accessible to a wide range of fans.