How can I buy tickets to the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games?

Q. How can I buy tickets to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
A: How to buy tickets to the LA28 Olympic Games: 

1. Register for the LA28 Ticket Draw*.
2. Get notified by email if you got a time slot for a ticket drop. 
3. Purchase up to your allotted maximum** number of tickets. 

If after registering once you are not selected for a time slot in any initial ticket drop and/or have not reached your ticket purchase limit, you will automatically be entered into all subsequent ticket draws until you have reached the allotted ticket maximum, without having to re-register. Click here to learn more about the LA28 Ticket Draw process.

Purchasers must be 18 years of age to register for the draw and purchase a ticket. 

Stay tuned for more information on how to purchase tickets to the LA28 Paralympic Games, which will go on sale in 2027.

**The maximum number of tickets you can purchase may vary for certain sports and is subject to change.

Q: What is the LA28 Ticket Draw? How do I register for a draw?
A: The LA28 Ticket Draw* is the process by which registered people are randomly selected for a time slot to purchase tickets during one of the ticket drops, and entering the draw is the first step to getting tickets to the LA28 Games. 

To enter the draw, you must register for the draw by creating a profile during the designated registration period. Only one registration is required to be entered into subsequent draws.

Q: What is the Visa Presale?
A: The Visa Presale is an early purchase opportunity ahead of Drop 2 available to qualifying* Visa cardholders who opt in to the Visa Presale Draw* and are randomly selected to receive a time slot. If, as of June 1, 2026, you have an active Visa card in good standing, you can opt in to the Visa Presale Draw. To do so if you haven't already registered for the LA28 Ticket Draw*, go to tickets.LA28.org, create an LA28 ID account and check the relevant box certifying you are a qualifying Visa cardholder during the registration process. If you have already registered for the LA28 Ticket Draw, log in to your existing LA28 ID account at tickets.LA28.org, update your existing registration by selecting the relevant checkbox certifying that you are a qualifying Visa cardholder and save your changes.

During the Visa Presale, you will only be able to make your purchase using a Visa card.

Q: What is a registration period, and how long is each one?
A: A registration period is the allotted time to create a profile to enter the LA28 Ticket Draw* to be randomly selected for a ticket purchase time slot. Click here to register for the draw.

The registration period for the Drop 2 Draw and the Visa Presale Draw* ends on July 22, 2026.

Q: What is a time slot?
A: A time slot is the date and time you may be assigned to purchase tickets within a ticket drop or presale following registration for the draw*. Time slots are assigned to select individuals who have registered and are randomly selected. If you receive a time slot in the Visa Presale, you will be notified on July 27, 2026. If you don’t receive a time slot in the Visa Presale or only registered for the Drop 2 Draw*, you will be notified between August 6–7, 2026.

Q: What is a ticket drop?
A: A ticket drop is when groups of tickets are released and available to the public for purchase. Access to ticket drops is only possible by registering for the LA28 Ticket Draw* and being randomly selected for a time slot during the drop. The Visa Presale, an early purchase opportunity ahead of Drop 2 for qualifying* Visa cardholders randomly selected during the Visa Presale Draw*, takes place from July 29–31, followed by Drop 2 from August 10–20, 2026.

Q: Is it mandatory to register for the LA28 Ticket Draw if I want to buy tickets during a ticket drop?
A: Yes, you must register for the ticket draw* to be eligible to be randomly selected for a time slot to participate in a ticket drop. Click here to register for the Drop 2 LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw.

Q: Will entering the LA28 Ticket Draw guarantee I get a time slot to buy tickets?
A: No, you are not guaranteed a time slot if you register for the draw*. If you don’t receive a time slot for the ticket drop, you will automatically be entered into all future ticket draws unless or until you have reached your allotted ticket maximum.

Q: What happens if I’m not selected to participate in a ticket drop? Do I need to re-register for the LA28 Ticket Draw?
A: You do not need to re-register if you are not selected for a drop. Registration for the ticket draw* enters you into all future ticket draws unless or until you have reached your allotted ticket maximum.

Q: Do children need tickets to attend Olympic and Paralympic competition sessions?
A: Every person attending a ticketed LA28 Games competition session must have their own ticket, including children of all ages, without exception.

Q: Can I buy tickets if I live outside the United States?
A: Yes, subject to applicable law, you can buy tickets if you live outside of the United States.

Q: Does a ticket purchased to LA28 events guarantee me a visa if I’m traveling from outside the U.S.?
A: A ticket to the Games does not guarantee a visa. For all international travel related questions, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Q: How can I purchase accessible seating (wheelchair or disability-accessible seats) for the Games?
A: To purchase accessible seats, register for the LA28 Ticket Draw*. If selected, you will receive a time slot to purchase tickets. During your assigned time slot, any available accessible seating options (including options available for accompanying persons) can be purchased directly through the ticketing platform. LA28 will comply with all applicable laws related to access for individuals with disabilities.

Attendees will not be required to present supporting documents at time of purchase.

Q: Can I buy Olympic and Paralympic tickets through a third-party seller?
A: If you see LA28 tickets for resale prior to the launch of LA28's official resale program, LA28 cannot verify the validity of those tickets. LA28 would advise waiting on reselling or buying LA28 resale tickets until our official resale program is launched and our verified resale platforms are activated next year.

*NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT REQUIRED. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. TERMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT LA28.ORG FOR OFFICIAL TERMS.