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Published Sep 9, 2026
Los Angeles will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, bringing one of the world’s largest sports events back to Southern California. The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) will combine global competition, ticketed sessions, community programs, and a regional Games plan built around existing venues and destinations.
How much does it cost to attend LA28?
LA28 Olympic tickets start at US$28, with at least 1 million tickets planned at that entry price.
- Ticket draw registration for LA28 Olympic tickets opened on January 14, 2026.
- The lowest official single-event Olympic ticket price for LA28 is US$28.
- At least 1 million LA28 Olympic tickets are planned at the US$28 starting price.
- About one-third of LA28 Olympic tickets are expected to cost under US$100.
- Paralympic ticket sales for LA28 are scheduled to begin separately in 2027.
| LA28 Ticket Price Metric | Price Threshold (USD) |
|---|---|
| Starting Olympic Ticket Price | $28 |
| Lower-Price Ticket Threshold | $100 |
Source · The table shows LA28’s confirmed starting ticket price and the price threshold used for the planned lower-cost ticket group.
When is the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics held?
The LA28 Olympic Games will take place from July 14 to 30, 2028, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 15 to 27, 2028.
- The LA28 Olympic Opening Ceremony is scheduled for July 14, 2028.
- Olympic competition at LA28 spans 17 days, from July 14 to 30, 2028.
- Paralympic competition at LA28 covers 13 days in 2028.
- Los Angeles will host the Paralympic Games for the first time in 2028.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | July 14, 2028 | July 30, 2028 | 17 |
| Paralympic Games | August 15, 2028 | August 27, 2028 | 13 |
Source · The table compares the Olympic and Paralympic event windows for LA28.
How much demand is there for LA28 tickets?
LA28 sold more than 4 million Olympic tickets during its initial 2026 ticket drop, more than two years before the Games.
- More than 5 million people registered for the LA28 ticket draw before the first Olympic ticket drop in 2026.
- Registrations for the LA28 ticket draw came from all 50 states in the United States.
- International interest reached 194 countries across six continents during the 2026 ticket draw.
- Initial LA28 Olympic ticket sales passed 4 million tickets in April 2026.
- A second LA28 ticket-drop registration phase opened after the first sales window in 2026.
| Ticket Demand Metric | Count (Millions) |
|---|---|
| Ticket Draw Registrations | 5 M+ |
| Olympic Tickets Sold In Initial Drop | 4 M+ |
Source · Ticket registrations show early fan interest, while ticket sales show confirmed purchases during the first LA28 ticketing phase.
LA28 Economic Impact By County
The LA28 Games are projected to generate US$13.6 billion to US$17.6 billion in additional gross domestic product across the six-county Southern California Association of Governments region from 2024 to 2029.
- The Southern California Association of Governments estimate covers Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
- Los Angeles County has the largest projected impact, ranging from US$8.96 billion to US$11.97 billion in additional gross domestic product.
- Orange County is projected to receive US$2.44 billion in the low scenario and US$2.88 billion in the high scenario.
- Riverside County’s projected impact ranges from US$1 billion to US$1.32 billion.
- San Bernardino and Ventura counties together account for US$1.21 billion in projected low-scenario impact.
| County | Low Scenario (USD) | High Scenario (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial | $0.01 B | $0.01 B |
| Los Angeles | $8.96 B | $11.97 B |
| Orange | $2.44 B | $2.88 B |
| Riverside | $1.00 B | $1.32 B |
| San Bernardino | $0.81 B | $0.99 B |
| Ventura | $0.40 B | $0.46 B |
Source · The table shows projected additional gross domestic product by county for the 2024 to 2029 LA28 impact period.
LA28 Community Investment and Procurement Targets
LA28’s community program includes a US$160 million youth sports commitment and procurement targets for local and small businesses across Los Angeles before the 2028 Games.
- Greater Los Angeles businesses are targeted for 75% of addressable LA28 procurement spending.
- Small businesses are targeted for 25% of addressable LA28 procurement spending.
- The local procurement target is 50 percentage points higher than the small-business procurement target.
- LA28’s procurement goals apply to addressable Games spending rather than the full operating budget.
| Procurement Target | Addressable Spend Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Greater Los Angeles Businesses | 75 |
| Small Businesses | 25 |
Source · The table focuses on LA28 procurement targets, while the youth sports figure represents a separate community investment commitment.
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LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Sports Program
LA28 will stage 36 Olympic sports and 23 Paralympic sports as part of the 2028 Games plan.
- More than 800 Olympic and Paralympic competition events are planned for LA28.
- Live Olympic and Paralympic competition at LA28 will exceed 3,000 hours.
- The LA28 venue plan includes more than 40 competition venues across Los Angeles, Southern California, and other confirmed United States locations.
| Games Program | Number of Sports |
|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 36 |
| Paralympic Games | 23 |
Source · The sports table gives a simple Olympic and Paralympic program comparison, while the bullets summarize the broader LA28 event scale.
References
- Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — Official Website · la28.org
- Olympics — Official Website · olympics.com
- Southern California Association of Governments · scag.ca.gov
