An LA2028 sign in front of a blazing Olympic cauldron at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. The cauldron was lit early Wednesday morning at the stadium that was the site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel/LA Sentinel)
Tickets for the 2028 Olympic Games go on sale in August, but fans must register by July 22 to enter a random draw for access to purchase them. Selected participants will receive an email with a designated time slot to access the ticket sale when it opens in August.
The upcoming sale is the second ticket release, following an initial presale that ran April 2–6 for residents in the Greater Los Angeles area and Oklahoma City, with tickets then opening to the global market from April 9–16.
“The response to our initial on sale was nothing short of historic,” said Reynold Hoover, CEO of LA28. “Fans from near and far have spoken: the world wants to be part of the LA28 Games.”
Despite the early success, some residents raised concerns about pricing, fees and ticket availability. In response, LA28 officials said they are monitoring feedback and emphasized that nearly half of all Olympic tickets are priced under $200, with more than three-quarters under $400.
Organizers also noted that more than 1 million tickets will be available for $28, while only about 5% of tickets, primarily premium seats for marquee events, exceed $1,000.
Additional ticket releases are expected in the coming months. Registered users will also have future opportunities to purchase tickets for the Paralympic Games, with a separate draw scheduled to begin in 2027.
Officials said fans who do not find their preferred events in this round may have another chance in future releases, depending on availability and purchase limits.
To enter the ticket draw, fans must register by July 22 at tickets.LA28.org.
