LA28 Olympics Tickets Go on Sale with Local Applicant Priority

First round of ticket purchases limited to pre-registered Southern California and Oklahoma City residents.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:49am

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Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will go on sale this Thursday, with the initial round of purchases limited to a pool of pre-registered local applicants in Southern California and Oklahoma City who were selected through a random drawing. A broader public sale will follow from April 9-19, when remaining tickets will be made available to fans worldwide.

Why it matters

The LA28 Olympics organizers are prioritizing local access to tickets in the initial sale, aiming to ensure residents in the host region have the first opportunity to secure seats before the global public sale. This strategy aims to balance local community engagement with broader international fan interest.

The details

Selected local applicants will be notified by email and allowed to purchase up to 12 tickets, plus an additional 12 tickets for Olympic soccer matches. Purchases for the opening and closing ceremonies will be capped at four tickets per person. Organizers cautioned that buyers may encounter online queues when accessing the ticketing platform.

  • Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • The initial local applicant sale window runs from April 2-6, 2026.
  • The broader public sale opens from April 9-19, 2026.

The players

LA28 Olympics Organizers

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

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What’s next

The LA28 ticketing platform is expected to experience high demand during both the local applicant and public sale windows, so organizers advise fans to be prepared for potential online queues and delays.

The takeaway

By prioritizing local access to Olympic tickets, the LA28 organizers are aiming to foster greater community engagement and excitement around hosting the Games, while still allowing for broader international fan participation during the public sale period.