LA28 Announces Second Ticket Window for August 2028

Ticket Sale Dates and Availability

The second LA28 Olympic ticket window opens August 10‑20, offering seats for every sport and price tier as inventory permits. Earlier sales in April saw more than four million tickets go out—the fastest sell‑out in Olympic history, according to organizers. This new window follows the massive demand from the first draw and the Visa presale.

Registration for the August sale is available now through July 22 at tickets.la28.org. All interested fans can sign up once, and the system will handle later draws automatically. The large turnout has forced the IOC to stress that availability will be limited by remaining stock.

How to Register and Opt In

Qualifying Visa cardholders must opt into the LA28 Visa presale ticket draw by July 22, granting early access for purchases on July 29‑31. This presale runs before the public window that begins August 10. Participants only need to register once to be considered for all future ticket releases.

After July 22, the official registration portal will send confirmation emails with next‑step instructions. The Visa draw is integrated with the general registration, so no duplicate sign‑ups are required. This streamlined process aims to reduce confusion and ensure fairness.

Selection Process and Time Slots

Those who register will receive notifications between August 6‑7 indicating whether a time slot has been assigned. Randomly selected entrants get an email the day before their slot and again on the day of purchase. These emails contain exact steps to claim the tickets within a limited window.

If a registrant is not chosen initially, they are automatically entered for any subsequent ticket drops without needing to re‑register. This evergreen entry helps maximize attendance opportunities for all fans. The system avoids redundant paperwork while maintaining strict odds‑based selection.

Purchase Limits and Special Rules

Standard limits set by LA28 cap Olympic event tickets at 12 per person, with a separate four‑ticket ceiling for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Soccer matches—scheduled across the United States—are exempt, allowing up to 12 tickets that do not count toward the overall 12‑ticket allowance.

Oklahoma City will host the softball and canoe slalom competitions, expanding the Games beyond California. These additional venues increase the total number of medal events to 353, the most ever in Olympic history. The broader geographic spread also impacts ticket distribution strategies.

Record‑Breaking Games and Future Plans

The 2028 Summer Olympics marks the United States’ return to hosting Summer Games for the first time since Atlanta 1996, following the Winter edition in Salt Lake City 2002. A total of 353 medal events will be contested, surpassing any previous edition. This growth reflects expanded sport programs and new venues across the country.

LA28 will launch a secure, multi‑platform ticket resale network in 2027, giving fans a regulated secondary market. Paralympic tickets for the same year will also become available then, extending the Games’ accessibility. These plans aim to protect fans from scalping and ensure fair pricing.

Venue Highlights

From the San Fernando Valley to Trestles Beach, LA 2028 will showcase iconic backdrops including Dodger Stadium for baseball and a historic cricket tournament in Los Angeles County. The broader venue strategy brings a mix of coastal and city settings to the competition.

For a visual overview of the planned sites, see the official venue graphic.

Additional details on the venue rollout were covered in “LA 2028 unveils venue plans with Hollywood flair.”