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LA28 Olympics presale ticket sales begin
Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games are set to go on sale Thursday, with the first round of purchases limited to a pool of pre-registered local applicants selected through a random drawing.
LOS ANGELES - The road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games reached a major milestone Thursday as the first batch of tickets officially went on sale to a select group of local fans.
This initial phase prioritizes residents in Southern California and Oklahoma City as organizers begin the massive task of filling venues across two states.
What we know:
The current sale, running from April 2–6, is restricted to local applicants who entered a random drawing.
Eligible residents must have a billing address in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura counties, or in Oklahoma City, where softball and canoe slalom events will be held.
Selected fans are being notified via email roughly 48 hours before their specific time slot.
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Each buyer is capped at 12 tickets total, plus 12 additional tickets for soccer matches, while high-demand events like the opening and closing ceremonies are restricted to four tickets per person.
Pricing is tiered to ensure accessibility; entry-level tickets start at $28, though organizers note that about half of all tickets will cost more than $200, and 5% of "premium" seats will exceed $1,000.
What they're saying:
LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover emphasized the importance of consumer confidence during this high-demand period.
"With millions around the globe registered for the LA28 Ticket Draw — and as excitement for LA28 continues to grow, we want fans to have the information they need to shop with confidence as we approach the first ticket drop," Hoover said in an official statement. x
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He also confirmed the expansion of the resale program, adding, "We're thrilled to add Ticketmaster and Sports Illustrated Tickets to our resale program."
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What's next:
Fans who were not selected for the local pre-sale won't have to wait long.
A broader public sale for fans worldwide is scheduled for April 9–19.
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While specific seat assignments won't be determined until closer to the games, additional ticket releases are planned throughout the coming months.
The official "Secondary Ticket Marketplace," a verified resale platform in partnership with AXS and Eventim, is slated to launch in 2027, the same year Paralympic tickets are expected to go on sale.
What you can do:
If you pre-registered, check your email for a notification from LA28 regarding your assigned purchasing window. Be prepared for online queues when accessing the ticketing platform.
If you were not selected for this round, mark your calendar for April 9 for the start of the general public sale.
Organizers urge fans to only use official channels to avoid scams, as the authorized resale market will not be active for another year.
The Source: This report is based on official press releases and ticketing guidelines issued by the LA28 organizing committee.