How to buy LA 2028 Olympics tickets: you buy them only through LA28’s official channel at tickets.la28.org. Sales run in draw-based “drops” — you register, get a randomly assigned purchase time slot, then buy up to 12 tickets. Two drops already happened in 2026 (more than 6 million tickets sold), and the next phase — a first-come, first-served sale in 2027 with no per-transaction purchase limits, plus the first Paralympic Ticket Drop — is your next chance. Prices start at $28.
There is no general public sale on Ticketmaster or resale sites for face-value Olympic tickets. Everything below covers the phases so far, what 2027 looks like, pricing, and how to position yourself before the next sale.
How LA28 Ticket Sales Work: The Phases So Far
LA28 abandoned the old first-come, first-served crash-fest in favor of staggered registration-and-draw sales, similar to how Paris 2024 sold its tickets. Here is the timeline as announced by organizers:
| Phase | Dates | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Registration (Draw 1) | Jan 14 – Mar 18, 2026 | Fans registered at tickets.la28.org. No payment or event selection needed. Over 1.5 million people registered in the first 24 hours alone. |
| Local presale | Apr 2 – 6, 2026 | Early access for selected counties in Southern California and Oklahoma. |
| Drop 1 | Apr 9 – 19, 2026 | Registered fans with assigned time slots (notified Mar 31 – Apr 7) could buy up to 12 tickets, including opening and closing ceremony tickets (max 4 per account for the Opening Ceremony). Soccer tournament tickets — up to 12 — didn’t count against the limit. |
| Drop 2 | Summer 2026 | A second draw-based drop. By the end of it (Aug 21, 2026), LA28 reported more than 6 million tickets sold to buyers in 129 countries and territories — over 700,000 of them at the $28 price point. |
| First-come, first-served phase | 2027 (dates TBA) | No registration draw and no limits on tickets per transaction. This phase also includes the first Paralympic Ticket Drop. Exact dates have not been announced as of October 2026. |
The Games run July 14–30, 2028, with the Paralympic Games August 15–27, 2028. The Opening Ceremony is set for the LA Memorial Coliseum. Roughly 14 million tickets are planned across both events combined.
LA28 Ticket Prices
LA28 has been unusually transparent about its pricing philosophy: at least one million tickets at $28, and roughly one-third of all tickets priced below $100. Verified figures so far:
| Price tier | What we know |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $28 — more than a million single-event tickets were offered at this price across all sports. |
| Budget tier | About one-third of all Olympic tickets are expected under $100; by August 2026, nearly a quarter of all tickets sold were under $100. |
| Ceremonies | Premium pricing. Some third-party outlets reported Opening Ceremony tiers of $50/$100/$200 at Drop 1, but LA28 has not published an official per-session price list — treat ceremony price lists from unofficial sources as unconfirmed. |
| Premium sessions | High-demand finals (gymnastics, swimming, track) carry the highest prices; official per-session pricing has only been revealed inside each buyer’s purchase window. |
Payment: Visa is the official payment partner — plan on having a Visa card ready for the 2027 phase. Like major-event ticketing generally, hidden fees are a known pain point across the industry (see how the FTC junk-fees rule affects ticket pricing), but LA28’s advertised prices have included its own charges up front.
What to Do Now (October 2026)
If you didn’t score in the 2026 drops, you’re not out of options — the 2027 phase is explicitly designed for fans who missed the draws. Here’s your checklist:
- Sign up for LA28’s newsletter/alerts. LA28 has said future sales will be announced through its mailing list — this is currently the only official way to hear about the 2027 phase first.
- Don’t buy from third-party “LA28 ticket” sites. Unauthorised resellers can’t guarantee valid Olympic tickets, and LA28 tickets are tied to its own platform. If a deal looks too good or too early, it is.
- Budget per session, not per ticket. With roughly a third of tickets under $100, a realistic plan is one or two marquee sessions plus a couple of $28–$60 preliminary sessions.
- Consider the Paralympics. The first Paralympic Ticket Drop arrives in 2027, and Paralympic tickets historically offer world-class sport at far lower prices with much less competition.
- Think about travel early. If you’re coming from out of town, the Super Bowl 2027 ticket-buying playbook covers the same hotel-and-flight logic that applies to any mega-event trip to LA.
LA28 Resale and Transfers
LA28 has said an official verified resale/transfer program is in the works, with details expected closer to the 2027 sales phase — the exact mechanics (price caps, transfer windows, fees) have not been confirmed as of October 2026. Until that program launches, there is no safe way to resell or transfer LA28 tickets, and tickets bought outside the official channel may not be honored.
Once the official resale opens, expect rules similar to other Olympic Games: resale at or below face value through the official platform only. If you get shut out of the sessions you want in 2027, the verified resale is the only legitimate fallback — and our guide to getting tickets to sold-out events explains the general patience-and-alerts strategy that works for official resale drops too.
Tips for the 2027 First-Come, First-Served Phase
- Log in early and stay in the queue. Without per-transaction limits, the 2027 phase will attract everyone who missed the draws — demand will be enormous.
- Have your payment method ready and verified before the sale opens. A declined card or expired Visa during a first-come sale usually means losing your spot.
- Decide your priorities in advance. Rank your must-see sessions now; when the sale goes live you won’t have time to debate gymnastics vs. swimming.
- Check the full session list before buying. Some sports have many preliminary sessions at low prices — great value if you just want to be at the Games.
- Watch out for fees at checkout and confirm the all-in total before paying — new federal pricing rules mean mandatory fees must be shown up front.
FAQs
How do I buy LA 2028 Olympics tickets?
Only through LA28’s official channel at tickets.la28.org. Register for updates now; the next sale is a first-come, first-served phase in 2027 (dates TBA) with no per-transaction ticket limits, including the first Paralympic Ticket Drop.
How much do LA28 Olympics tickets cost?
Prices start at $28, with over a million tickets at that price and roughly one-third of all tickets under $100. Ceremony tickets and premium finals cost more; LA28 hasn’t published a full official per-session price list.
When is the next LA28 ticket sale?
LA28 has announced a first-come, first-served sales phase in 2027 that removes previous purchase limits and includes the first Paralympic Ticket Drop. Exact dates haven’t been announced as of October 2026 — sign up for LA28’s alerts to be notified.
Can I buy LA28 tickets on Ticketmaster or StubHub?
No — face-value Olympic tickets are only sold through LA28’s official platform. Third-party listings are unauthorized, may not be honored at the venue, and should be avoided until LA28’s official verified resale program launches.
How many tickets could I buy in the 2026 drops?
Registered buyers could purchase up to 12 Olympic tickets per account, with a maximum of 4 Opening Ceremony tickets; up to 12 soccer tournament tickets were allowed on top of that. The 2027 phase removes per-transaction limits.
Are LA28 Paralympic tickets on sale yet?
Not yet. The first Paralympic Ticket Drop is scheduled for 2027 as part of the next sales phase. The Paralympic Games run August 15–27, 2028.
What payment method do I need for LA28 tickets?
Visa is the official payment partner of LA28, so a Visa card is the safest bet for checkout. Make sure your card is current and verified before the 2027 sale opens.
