And here we thought the Coachella lineup would be this week’s biggest surprise when it comes to massive SoCal events. But now organizing committee LA28 has shared the detail that Angelenos want to know about the 2028 Summer Olympics: how to get tickets.
It’ll be a multi-step process to secure LA28 tickets, starting with a registration period that opens in January 2026 for the Olympic Games and then ticket drops that follow that same year. For the Paralympic Games, tickets will go on sale in 2027.
According to the organizing committee, single tickets will start at $28 (there’s no mention of any pricing beyond that floor, nor any specific mention of the opening ceremony). In addition, LA28 says that “locals around Games venue cities” will be given an early shot at tickets; as a reminder, in addition to the City of Los Angeles, the 2028 Olympics will have additional venue clusters in Long Beach, Carson, Inglewood, Pasadena, Arcadia, Pomona and San Clemente (…and Oklahoma City, for softball and canoe slalom).
With all that in mind, here’s a quick rundown of how things should work: The ticketing registration period on la28.org will open in January 2026 for the Olympic Games, and then a draw process will assign purchase time slots later on in 2026. Those tickets will be available through AXS and EVENTIM; On Location will also offer travel and hospitality packages on a first-come, first-served basis in early 2026 (more details will be announced next year). For the Paralympic Games, this ticketing process will be repeated in 2027.
“The LA28 Games will be an opportunity to purchase a ticket to history,” said LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover in a statement. “Whether you’re a local family attending your first Olympic or Paralympic event or a global traveler joining us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, there really will be something for everyone across our suite of ticket options and hospitality packages.”
For now, those are the only details we have; LA28 suggests signing up to their newsletter to stay on top of ticketing updates, but we’ll of course bring you more details as soon as we hear about them, as well.
When do tickets for the 2028 Olympics go on sale?
A registration period for the Olympic Games will begin in January 2026, followed by ticket drops later in 2026. Tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2027.
How much will tickets cost for the 2028 Olympics?
Single tickets will start at $28, though we don’t know how high they’ll climb from there (hospitality packages will be available too).
When are the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games?
The Olympics will take place from July 14 to 30, 2028. The Paralympics will follow shortly after, from August 15 to August 27, 2028.