The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (LA28) have taken a key step toward becoming a reality: as of January 14, 2026, free registration for the ticket lottery is now open, according to an announcement by the LA28 Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee.
The process, which will be available through the official website tickets.LA28.org until March 18, 2026, allows fans from around the world to register at no cost and with no obligation to purchase. Upon registering, users create a profile and are automatically entered into a random drawing to be assigned time slots for purchasing tickets in April 2026.
“This is the first chance for people around the world to sign up to purchase tickets for the highly anticipated LA28 Games”
The organizers emphasized this in the official announcement. There is no advantage to registering early: all registrants have the same chance of winning, regardless of when they sign up.
How will ticket sales work?
- In April 2026, those selected will be notified (up to 48 hours in advance) of their turn to shop.
- In the first phase, more than 3 million tickets will be made available to the general public.
- There will be an exclusive presale for local residents (April 2–6, 2026) in the eight host counties in California and Oklahoma.
- Each account may purchase a maximum of 12 tickets for the Olympic Games.
- Visa will be the official payment method.
Prices will start at $28, with at least one million tickets available at that affordable price and approximately one-third of tickets priced under $100. Full pricing details by sport and session will be announced in April.
The LA28 Games will be held from July 14 to 30, 2028 (with some competitions beginning on July 12), and will be the largest in history: they will feature 36 sports and 51 disciplines across 49 venues spread across 18 areas in the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City regions. Highlights include being the first Games with more female athletes than male, the return of sports such as baseball and lacrosse, and a commitment not to build new permanent infrastructure.
“The Games belong to everyone,” said Casey Wasserman, president of LA28, during an event at the historic Memorial Coliseum, where the Olympic cauldron was symbolically lit in the presence of more than 300 Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Tickets for the Paralympic Games (August 15–27, 2028) will go on sale in 2027, although those who have already registered will continue to receive updates.
If you're interested in attending or want to stay up to date, the organizers' message is clear: register soon on the official website so you don't miss the chance to experience one of the world's most anticipated sporting events in person. The countdown to LA28 has already begun!
🚨Video News Release🚨 @LA28 Olympic ticket registration is now open!
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) January 14, 2026
Fans worldwide can register their interest by March 18 for the chance to be assigned a time slot to purchase tickets.
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