Tickets for the 2028 Olympics Now Available for Local Applicants
Los Angeles to Host the Olympics for a Historic Third Time in 2028
The Olympic Games will return to Los Angeles in 2028, marking the city’s third time hosting the prestigious event. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 14, with competitions running until July 30. The LA28 Paralympic Games will commence on August 15 and conclude on August 27.
In a notable feature of the upcoming games, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will jointly host the opening and closing ceremonies, showcasing a dual-venue celebration.
Early ticket sales will launch this Thursday, offering pre-registered residents from Southern California and Oklahoma City, where some events will take place, the opportunity to purchase tickets. Selected individuals who entered a random drawing will receive notifications via email regarding their purchasing window from April 2 to April 6.
Those chosen will have a two-day window to complete their purchases online, with a broader public sale set to follow from April 9 to April 19. Organizers allow selected buyers to purchase up to 12 tickets, with an additional 12 tickets available for Olympic soccer matches. However, purchases for the opening and closing ceremonies will be limited to four tickets per person.
Organizers have warned participants to expect online queues when accessing the ticketing platform. Fans will be able to search for events by sport, venue, or location, but specific seat assignments will be confirmed later. Ticket prices are expected to vary significantly, starting at $28 for entry-level seats and exceeding $1,000 for premium options, with approximately half of the tickets priced above $200 and around 5% above $1,000.
Eligibility for the pre-sale ticketing phase is limited to purchasers with billing addresses linked to specific ZIP codes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Additional ticket releases are anticipated in the coming months, along with a resale market set to launch in 2027.
Earlier this week, LA28 provided details on its verified ticket resale program, further enhancing accessibility for Olympic fans.
Key Dates for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The competition will commence on July 12, two days ahead of the opening ceremony. Field hockey, basketball, rugby sevens, water polo, handball, and cricket will be among the first sports to kick off. The first full day of competition is designated as July 15, with track and field and swimming swapping their traditional schedules—track and field will take place in the first week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, while swimming will move to the second week at SoFi Stadium.
The first medal will be awarded in the triathlon on Day 1 at Venice Beach, with July 29—Day 15—projected to be the busiest day on the podium, featuring 16 events in team sports alongside 19 individual medal events.
New Features for the 2028 Games
The LA28 program includes 22 more medal events than those scheduled for the Paris 2024 Olympics, totaling 351 events. Notable additions include mixed team events in artistic gymnastics, athletics (4×100 mixed-gender relay), and golf, as well as expansions in women’s soccer and water polo, among other sports.
In a significant development, flag football will make its Olympic debut, while lacrosse returns to the lineup after more than a century. Additionally, baseball and softball are set for their Olympic comeback, alongside the inclusion of cricket.
For a comprehensive overview of medal events, refer to the official program.
