2028 L.A. Olympics ticket prices exceed all previous Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are priced higher than any previous Olympic Games, with many seats costing over $1,000. Prices for the lower-profile events start at $28, while premium seats for high-demand events like the opening ceremony can reach $5,519. Despite organizers stating that about 5 percent of the tickets will exceed $1,000, demand has driven many of the cheaper tickets to sell out quickly during presales. Fans compiled detailed price spreadsheets, with verification from The Athletic, confirming significant increases compared to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Organizers cite strong market demand as justification for the increased pricing structure.
- •Most tickets cost hundreds, with top seats over $1,000.
- •Opening ceremony seats reach $5,519, highest ever for Olympics.
- •1 million tickets priced at $28 sold out quickly.
- •Demand-driven pricing influences availability and accessibility.
- •Price spreadsheets compiled by fans verify ticket cost ranges.
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"Most tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cost hundreds of dollars, and the most coveted seats at dozens of high-profile events cost more than $1,000, according to fans who won the opportunity to purchase tickets in LA28 presales. LA28 organizers have not publicly released a full price catalog, but fans have compiled spreadsheets with a complete list of prices for all 800-plus ticketed events. The Athletic, via screenshots and screen recordings, has independently confirmed many of the prices
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