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The road to the 2028 Summer Olympics officially kicked off this week as registration opened for the first Olympic ticket draw — and excitement was high. Some fans logging on Wednesday morning encountered long virtual lines and technical hiccups, prompting LA28 organizers to urge patience while navigating the online waiting room.

If you’re hoping to score tickets to the Games, here’s what you need to know.

How the Olympic Ticket Draw Works

Fans around the world can register for the ticket draw now through March 18. Registration doesn’t guarantee tickets, but it does enter you into a random selection process that assigns time slots to purchase tickets online.

Those selected will receive a designated window during “Drop 1,” which runs from April 9 through April 19. Notifications will be sent by email between March 31 and April 7, letting registrants know whether they’ve been assigned a purchase time.

Tickets for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are expected to go on sale in April as well.

Ticket Prices and Presales

Single-event tickets will start at $28, with a variety of options available for individuals and groups.

A special local presale will run from April 2 to April 6 for select regions. Residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties will have early access, along with residents of Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland counties in Oklahoma. (Softball and canoe slalom events will be held in Oklahoma City to avoid building new venues in Southern California.)

General ticket purchase windows officially begin April 9.

Who’s Handling Ticket Sales?

LA28’s official ticketing partners AXS and EVENTIM are managing the ticketing process. Fans interested in premium, ticket-inclusive hospitality packages can explore curated experiences offered by On Location, though registration through the LA28 ticketing website is still required.

A Global Stage — With a Local Heart

The 2028 Games will showcase elite athletes from around the world, including many with Southern California ties. For Paralympian Scout Bassett, Los Angeles represents more than just a host city.

“I found my people here. I found a place that I belong,” Bassett said. “There are very few cities where you’ll find people who share similar walks of life and journeys. That’s what makes this place so special — and the perfect place to host a diverse and exciting Paralympic Games.”

Tickets for the Paralympic Games are expected to go on sale in 2027.

When and Where

The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place from July 14 through July 30, with events spread across iconic Southern California venues including Dodger Stadium, Venice Beach, the Intuit Dome, and the Rose Bowl, among others.

If you want a front-row seat to Olympic history, registering early is your first step.
Click here to register.