LA28 Olympics Tickets: Registration, Visa Presale, Prices & Ticket Drops (2026 Update): Guide on How to Get Tickets for LA28 Including $28 Tickets!

Updated August 8, 2026

If you’re planning to attend the LA28 Olympic Games, here’s what you need to know. This guide explains how LA28 ticketing works, when registration opens, how the ticket draw system operates, confirmed ticket prices, the various ticket drops and all other information as announced.

There’s a NEW section has been added since TICKET DROP #2 details have been confirmed with a special pre-sale for Visa cardholders! (Also have some new posts: LA28 Ticket Price List and Time Slot Ticket Buying Guide)

I also include my experience with the LA28 (woohoo I got a Visa Pre-sale time slot!) and Paris2024 ticket draws (and attending the games for the latter) to help highlight how the process has played out in real life =)

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When Are the LA28 Olympic Games?

• The LA28 Summer Olympic Games will take place from: July 14 – July 30, 2028
  • Technically there will be football matches starting July 10 (at non-LA sites)
  • And in the LA area, there will be group play/prelims events happening July 12 (referred to as Day -2) as well as July 13 (Day -1) but Opening Ceremonies and the Day 0 Events are Friday, July 14!
• The LA28 Paralympic Games will follow from August 15 – August 27, 2028.
• Explore the Olympic competition schedule,  venues, and zones 
• Events will be hosted across Los Angeles and Southern California, using a mix of iconic existing venues such as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, SoFi Stadium, and waterfront venues in Long Beach.
• As shown in the LA28 Map:
  • Oklahoma City will host Softball: at the OKC Softball Park along with Canoe Slalom: at the OKC Whitewater Center
  • And New York City, San Diego, Nashville, St. Louis, Columbus and San Jose will host Football Group and Early Knock Out Round

LA28 Ticket Registration Dates + Ticket Drop Info

• LA28 Ticket Registration
• Ticket registration will opens January 14, 2026 and will remain open until March 18, 2026 – register on the official LA28 site here
• Registering creates your official LA28 ticket account and allows you to participate in the ticket draw, which is required to purchase Olympic tickets.
• Important: Registration is free but does not guarantee tickets and you must be at least 18 years old

• How the LA28 Ticket Draw Works
• LA28 tickets will be sold using a randomized ticket draw system, rather than first-come, first-served sales.

• The Process:
• 1: Register for the LA28 ticket draw during the registration window: register on the official LA28 site here
• 2: After registration closes, randomly assigned purchase time slots are issued
• 3: If selected, you’ll receive a window to buy tickets online
• 4: Fans not selected remain eligible for future ticket draws
• The first official ticket purchasing window occurred in April 2026, with multiple additional ticket drops planned through 2026 and 2027.

What LA28 Has Confirmed about Ticket Price

This is so nice to see especially after seeing the astronomical World Cup tickets! LA28 has confirmed that affordability is a major priority, with a large portion of tickets priced for everyday fans!

• Confirmed Pricing Highlights:
• LA28 tickets start at $28 USD
• At least 1 million tickets will be priced at $28
• Approximately one-third of all tickets will be under $100
• These lower-priced tickets will be available across a variety of sports and sessions, not just limited or restricted-view events.
• Final prices will vary based on: Sport and session (preliminary vs. finals) / Venue / Seating category

What Ticket Prices Really Looked Like on the LA28 site

Prices scale drastically based on the popularity of the sport, the stage of competition, and the venue seating tier. What LA28 has said about pricing (vs what I saw)

• Entry Level: $28 flat across more than 1 million total tickets, found in the upper tiers of preliminary rounds (e.g., beach volleyball, rugby, archery) with tickets being sold out immediately in this price category.
  • I had the earliest time slot for the Visa Presale so I did see some tickets available at this price point but they were quickly snatched up!
• Mid-Tier (Most Sports): Nearly 50% of all tickets are under $200, and over three-quarters are under $400, covering a mix of premium preliminaries and various medal finals.
  • One thing that LA28 has a LOT more categories than Paris or Milan so it was harder to gauge accuracy of this statement. And while it may (hopefully) be true that 75% of tickets are under $400, I take umbrage with that statement since the ticket prices over $400 are significantly higher priced than $400. Ie that Category A tickets to SO many medal sessions are almost $2,500!
• Marquee Events: Finals for high-demand sports like gymnastics, track & field, and swimming range from $100 to well over $1,000
  • The prices are actually way over $1000 and go up to $2500 and that excludes basketball categories A and B that are only available as part of hospitality packages!
• Ceremonies: High-demand opening and closing ceremonies climb into the thousands, with premium seats capping out over $5,000.
  • I didn’t attend either for Paris2024 (or look at pricing) but compared to Milan prices, this was such a dramatic increase
• And if you didn’t know, LA28 implemented a 24% service fee – that is the price you see when you are purchasing tickets and yes that is a doozy!
• Lastly, LA28 has confirmed that ticket prices have remained the same across the ticket drops (so far locals pre-sale, ticket drop #1 and Visa presale) BUT has not ruled out dynamic pricing as the Games near =/

Where to Register for LA28 Tickets

All LA28 ticket registration and sales will be handled exclusively through the official LA28 site.

Once registered, you’ll receive:

• Ticket draw updates
• Purchase window notifications
• Important ticketing announcements
  

Ticket Drop 1 – CONCLUDED

The first LA28 Olympic ticket drop took place from April 9 to April 19, 2026 (after a dedicated local presale)

JUNE 2026 UPDATE!! LA28 Ticket Drop 2 & Visa Presale

LA28 has officially opened Ticket Drop 2, giving fans another opportunity to register for tickets to the 2028 Olympic Games.

One of the biggest additions in this phase is the exclusive Visa cardholder presale. As the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic Games, Visa cardholders will receive early access to purchase tickets before many future public sales.

Registering for LA28 Ticket Drop 2 Info

• Here’s what you should know:
• All LA28 ticket registration and sales will be handled exclusively through the official LA28 site.
• Registration for Ticket Drop 2 is free.
• Registering does not guarantee tickets but is required to receive a purchase invitation.
• Purchase invitations will be sent in waves.
• Popular events including the Opening Ceremony, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and track & field are expected to see the highest demand.

Registering for LA28 Visa Presale

• Here’s how you can enter the draw for the Visa Presale:
• Log in to your LA28 ID account at tickets.LA28.org.
• Update your profile and confirm you’re a qualifying Visa cardholder by selecting the checkbox.
• Finalize your submission by clicking “Save Profile & Submit Registration”.

Key Drop 2 dates:

• July 22: Last day to opt in to the Visa Presale Draw
• July 27: Visa Presale time slot notification
  • If you don’t receive a time slot for the Visa Presale, you’ll automatically be entered into the draw for Drop 2. You will only be notified if you receive a time slot in the Visa Presale.
  • If you don’t hear anything, your next update will be August 6–7 for results of the Drop 2 Draw. Fans who receive a time slot for the Visa Presale are not eligible to receive a time slot in Drop 2.
• July 29 – 31: Visa Presale time slots
• August 6 – 7: Drop 2 time slot notification
• August 10 – 20: Drop 2 time slots

CONGRATS! You’ve Received a Time Slot – Tips for Getting the Best Tickets

Flexibility significantly increases your chances of securing tickets. While you may have your heart set on one or two events/sports, consider getting tickets to any Olympic event you can. Because many events will sell quickly, preparation is key.

Important To Know

• Drop 2 will have tickets for every ticketed Olympic sport, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Athletics (Marathon), Athletics (Race Walk), Cycling Road (Road Race) and Cycling Road (Time Trial) are not ticketed events
• Be aware of the 12-ticket maximum per person across all sports and sessions (including if you buy for friends and family!). There are the following exceptions
  • The Football (Soccer) Exception: Soccer matches are completely separate. You get 12 general tickets PLUS 12 football tickets.
  • The Ceremony Exception: The exception here means ceremonies have a stricter sub-cap. You cannot use your 12-ticket limit to buy 12 Opening Ceremony tickets; you can only buy up to 4 per ceremony per account. Important those 4 still count against your overall 12-ticket maximum
  • REMEMBER your ticket limits are cumulative across all ticket drops. If you already bought 4 tickets during an earlier phase, those 4 tickets remain permanently counted against your 12-ticket Total during the current Visa Presale and the upcoming August Drop 2 windows!
• Tickets are sold by ticket category, not specific seat numbers. Your exact seat assignments will come closer to the Games.
• Tickets are held for 30 minutes from the moment they are added to your cart. If your cart expires or you remove tickets, adding a ticket again will restart the 30-minute hold.
• Considering multiple sessions in a day? Factors you need to account for
  • Travel times between venues (LA traffic compounded by Olympics), delays in entering a venue, and events running beyond their scheduled completion time

Before your purchase window:

• Decide which sports are your priority.
• Have backup event choices.
• Be flexible with sports, dates, and venues
• Consider preliminary sessions especially for popular sports
• Set an alarm for your time slot and log in early.
• Don’t spend too much time deciding once your window opens.

RESEARCH first, be flexible and then be decisive and act right away when your time slot opens. Good luck!

Will There Be More Ticket Releases?

Yes. LA28 has confirmed that additional ticket sales will take place leading up to the 2028 Olympic Games.

Future releases are expected to include:

• Additional event inventory
• Hospitality packages
• Paralympic tickets
• Newly released seating inventory
• Last-minute ticket sales closer to the Games

If you miss Ticket Drop 2, you’ll still have more opportunities before 2028.

FAQs About LA28 Tickets

•  Do I need register for the LA28 Ticket Draw if I want to buy tickets during a ticket drop
  • Yes, you must register for the ticket draw to be eligible to be randomly selected for a time slot to participate in a ticket drop. 
  • No purchase or payment required – restrictions apply.
  • Click here to register for the Drop 2 LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw.
• When I purchase my tickets, will I get to select my seat?
  • When you are purchasing your tickets, you will be able to select your ticket category—not your exact seat. A ticket category refers to a price-tiered section of seating within the venue. You will not know your exact seat location at the time of purchase. Your seat will be assigned to you closer to Games time. IMPORTANT NOTE: from LA28 website, we cannot guarantee consecutive seating when purchasing multiple tickets to a session in the same ticket category, but we will do our best to assign seats made in the same transaction together.
• Do you need tickets for all Olympic sports?
  • Athletics (Marathon), Athletics (Race Walk), Cycling Road (Road Race) and Cycling Road (Time Trial) are not ticketed events. Fans will be able to cheer along sections of these courses for free, subject to space availability. More information to come.
• Will Drop 2 have tickets for all Olympic sports?
  • Drop 2 will have tickets for every ticketed Olympic sport, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that ticket availability will vary based on when during the presale or drop your time slot occurs, and selection for high-demand events may be limited.
• Who is considered a “qualifying* Visa cardholder” for the Visa Presale?
  • A qualifying Visa cardholder is someone who meets all the criteria in the Visa Presale Draw Terms, including being 18+ and as of June 1, 2026 is a holder of an active Visa card in good standing. Visa debit, credit and prepaid cards are accepted
• Are there ticket limits per person or per event?
  • Yes, each person can purchase up to 12 tickets (including for others!) across all sports and sessions with the following exceptions
    • The Football (Soccer) Exception: Soccer matches are completely separate. You get 12 general tickets PLUS 12 football tickets.
    • The Ceremony Exception: The exception here means ceremonies have a stricter sub-cap. You cannot use your 12-ticket limit to buy 12 Opening Ceremony tickets; you can only buy up to 4 per ceremony per account. Important those 4 still count against your overall 12-ticket maximum
  • Your ticket limits are cumulative across all ticket drops. If you already bought 4 tickets during an earlier phase, those 4 tickets remain permanently counted against your 12-ticket Total during the current Visa Presale and the upcoming August Drop 2 windows!
• Is it possible to buy tickets for a friend or relative?
  • Yes, you can purchase up to 12* tickets, which may be used for yourself or transferred to other named ticket holders.
  • *The maximum number of tickets you can purchase may vary for certain sports and is subject to change. 
• What are group tickets and how can I access them?
  • Group tickets allow you to reserve a higher quantity of seats than the allotted ticket maximum so your friends, family, coworkers and more can all enjoy the Games together. For each Olympic Games session, the minimum group size is 50 people, and for each Paralympic Games session, the minimum group size is 20 people. To express interest in purchasing group tickets, visit the group tickets page.

Will There Be an Official LA28 Ticket Resale Platform?

Yes. Like previous Olympic Games, LA28 is expected to operate an official resale platform that allows fans to:

What’s Still Unknown About LA28 Tickets

While several key details have been confirmed, some aspects of LA28 ticketing have not yet been announced, including:

• If LA28 will implement dynamic pricing as the Games near
• Total number of ticket draw phases
• Full pricing tiers for premium seats
• Paralympic ticket pricing and sales details
• Official LA28 ticket resale platform rules

These details are expected to roll out gradually throughout 2026 and 2027.

My LA28 Journey

Ticket Drop #1 was unsuccessful and automatically registered for Ticket Drop #2.

I enrolled in the Visa Pre-Sale the last day and was successful in getting in on the earliest time slots! Due to the price shock, 24% service fee and knowing myself (I change my mind about trips all the time), I opted against buying tickets.

I will acknowledge that some of hesitation may have been residual disgust with FIFA after going to Vancouver to attend a World Cup Match and the FIFA Fan Festival and then to a World Cup Quarterfinal match. Plus I didn’t want to consider the logistics for a big sporting event in a city without a solid public transit system as driving in LA during normal times is a test of fortitude (see how KC did an incredible job as a World Cup host city).

How Does This Compare to Paris2024 (My Personal Experience)

One of the most startling differences is how early the registration period is with the games being 2 1/2 years out and with the Milano + Cortina 2026 not happening until next month! Here’s what my experience was registering for Paris2024

• I missed the original registration period
• A second ticket draw registration period was opened – the single ticket sales phase with winners being notified by email beginning May 9, 2023.
  • I registered for this draw on April 19, 2023
  • On May 12, 2023, I was notified that I was successful in that draw and could start purchasing tickets! There were a variety of tickets to choose from but some events like Women’s Gymnastics were nowhere to be found. Ultimately I decided against purchasing any tickets since I could not find affordable accomodations
  • Honestly, I figured that it was a lost cause at that point and went on planning the rest of my travels. But lucky for me, demand for Paris2024 was less than anticipated which had hotels changing tactics and they began opening up hotel rooms bookable on points. And there were still lots of tickets available so I decided to go only 10 days before I landed in Paris!
  • For more on my Paris2024 experience including what events I went to, how I got tickets and what breakdown of the $733.80 that I spent in TOTAL for Paris2024 events, read this
    • And here’s a comparison between what I paid for my Paris2024 event tickets vs what it would cost at LA28
  • Read about how I was able to do this wanderlist trip here with a breakdown of all the miles and points I spent along with ~$1,550.00 TOTAL in cash for a 13 day trip!

I was hoping that many of these same restrictions would be applied to the LA28 games as they were for Paris2024 and Milano + Cortina 2026 as they would have helped in keeping the games more affordable but that won’t be the case.

• For Paris2024, each account was limited to 30 tickets across all sessions (aka events) with a limit of 4 – 6 tickets per session (high demand/ceremonies were limited to 4 tickets/person)
• Paris2024 charged a 1.5% processing fee for their tickets
• The official resale site only allowed for tickets to be resold at face value (for both Paris and Milan)
• The official resale site set the fees you paid: for buying resale tickets, you paid 10% over the face value / for selling, you paid a 5% fee for having your tickets sold

Final Thoughts: Planning Ahead for LA28 Tickets

This guide will continually be updated as new LA28 ticketing details are released and/or when I have new posts to link – so check back periodically.