Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that more than four million tickets were sold in the first release this month, signalling unprecedented demand for the Summer Games more than two years before the opening ceremony. The second ticket draw is now open for registration at Tickets.LA28.org, with sales expected to begin in August 2026.
This next phase will offer new inventory across all Olympic sports and a range of price points, the organising committee confirmed. Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer, described the initial sale as 'nothing short of historic'. However, some local residents have complained about high prices, additional fees, and limited availability during the presale period.
In the presale for residents of Los Angeles and Oklahoma City, 95 per cent of tickets priced under $100 were sold, and approximately 500,000 tickets at $28 were bought by local buyers. Demand proved global, with sales recorded in 85 countries and all US states and territories. The United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Japan led international markets.
Women's Olympic sessions sold at a higher rate than men's in the first release, and artistic gymnastics was the fastest-selling sport overall. Nearly all tickets for soccer matches across seven venues nationwide were also sold. Tickets for newly added sports—flag football, lacrosse, softball, and squash—sold out completely.
Fans can register for the next ticket draw until 22 July, with selected buyers eligible to purchase up to 12 tickets for Olympic events, plus an additional 12 for the soccer tournament. Los Angeles will become the third city to host the Summer Olympics three times, having previously staged the Games in 1932 and 1984, and will host the Paralympics for the first time.
