LA 2028 Olympics Ticket Registration Opens Soon

Fans must enter lottery for chance to buy tickets, with prices starting at $28 per event

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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With the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles less than two years away, ticket registration for the games will open on January 14th. Fans must enter a lottery system to be selected for the opportunity to purchase tickets, which will start at $28 per individual event. The majority of Olympic events will take place near UCLA in Westwood, downtown LA, and Inglewood, so fans are advised to book hotels and travel accordingly, keeping in mind potential high parking costs at venues.

Why it matters

The 2028 LA Olympics will be the first Summer Games held in the United States since 1996, drawing massive interest from sports fans across the country. The ticketing process and logistics around accommodations and transportation will be critical for those hoping to attend the events.

The details

Ticket registration for the 2028 LA Olympics opens on January 14th, but this is just the first step in a lottery system to determine who will be able to purchase tickets. Those selected in the lottery will receive an email later in 2026 with a date to go in and actually buy tickets. Individual event tickets are set to start at $28, up from $26 at the previous Olympics in Paris. With the majority of events taking place in the Westwood, downtown LA, and Inglewood areas, fans are advised to book hotels and travel well in advance, as prices are expected to be higher than normal, though not as extreme as the 3x increase seen in Paris. Parking at hotels and venues will also be an important consideration, with some hotels charging as much as $55 for valet.

  • Ticket registration opens on January 14, 2026.
  • Fans selected in the lottery will receive emails in 2026 with dates to purchase tickets.
  • The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will take place.

The players

LA 28

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

Hotel Association of Los Angeles

The trade association representing hotels in the Los Angeles area.

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What they’re saying

“The majority of events are going to take place near UCLA, so the Westwood area in downtown Los Angeles and then down in Inglewood with some more along the beach in Venice and down in Long Beach.”

— Jessica Roy, Reporter (KCRA)

“Most hotel and airline software doesn't let you book out more than a year in advance. And so I would say register on the 14th, get your tickets hopefully later this year, and then set a calendar reminder for July of 2027.”

— Jessica Roy, Reporter (KCRA)

What’s next

The full list of 2028 Olympic venues in Los Angeles will be published on the LA 28 website.

The takeaway

Fans interested in attending the 2028 LA Olympics will need to act quickly to have the best chance at securing tickets through the lottery system, and should start planning their travel and accommodations well in advance to get the best deals.