LA 2028

[Psymonds]

The Olympic ticket draw registration started today, for anyone who is interested in entering the Draw to purchase tickets.

There is a separate, earlier, draw if you're local to LA or OKC.

https://tickets.la28.org/?affiliate=28A

 

[LKing]

 

[citruscurtis]

So is this the first time for venue geography... would be a great man on the street survey... give you $20.00 if you can tell where the Olympics are being held

 

[hardcorestitch]

So is this the first time for venue geography... would be a great man on the street survey... give you $20.00 if you can tell where the Olympics are being held

OKC2028

 

[Disney.dad]

We registered for it. Have to make use of our California DVC property

 

[citruscurtis]

OKC2028

Whew!!!.... asking this question in Yuma... better luck next time

 

[Psymonds]

So is this the first time for venue geography... would be a great man on the street survey... give you $20.00 if you can tell where the Olympics are being held

I mean first time since 84, or (checks notes) 32?

 

[citruscurtis]

I mean first time since 84, or (checks notes) 32?

...that Olympics being held in Oklahoma City

 

[Psymonds]

...that Olympics being held in Oklahoma City

I was unaware they had a Canoe Slalom Course, but the Softball venue is classic

 

[nyy]

After you register, do you get info ahead of time on pricing?

 

[Psymonds]

After you register, do you get info ahead of time on pricing?

I'm assuming yes but in the same flow for FIFA world cup tickets here in NorCal we got general info, and then the reality of what was available and at what price wasn't clear until my time slot was called (only the expensive stuff on off days was available).

 

[Lesverts]

I'm assuming yes but in the same flow for FIFA world cup tickets here in NorCal we got general info, and then the reality of what was available and at what price wasn't clear until my time slot was called (only the expensive stuff on off days was available).

Expect prices that range between about 20 dollars and up to 1400. Most expensive tickets will be gymnastics and swimming. Finals in sports like fencing, the combat sports etc will be in the 100 to 250 range. Finals for team sports will range from 200ish for handball and field hockey to well over 1000 for basketball. Best value will be prelims in the team sports. Handball, field hockey, basketball, morning sessions of athletics.

Though I will say having 38,000 seats for swimming compared to the usual 8 to 12 will probably make those tickets more attainable.

There will likely be soccer prelims in San Diego, San Jose/Santa Clara, Phoenix and maybe Las Vegas. So those tickets will likely be decent value as well.

Opening Ceremony tickets will probably be 700 to 2200.

Also the calendar is out. We know what is going on when. So if you know you want to see Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone win gold you know to buy ATH12 or if you want to see Katie Ledecky compete in the 1500m you buy SWM10 or if you want to see the throwdown between Ledecky and McIntosh you buy SWM17.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Expect prices that range between about 20 dollars and up to 1400. Most expensive tickets will be gymnastics and swimming. Finals in sports like fencing, the combat sports etc will be in the 100 to 250 range. Finals for team sports will range from 200ish for handball and field hockey to well over 1000 for basketball. Best value will be prelims in the team sports. Handball, field hockey, basketball, morning sessions of athletics.

Though I will say having 38,000 seats for swimming compared to the usual 8 to 12 will probably make those tickets more attainable.

There will likely be soccer prelims in San Diego, San Jose/Santa Clara, Phoenix and maybe Las Vegas. So those tickets will likely be decent value as well.

Opening Ceremony tickets will probably be 700 to 2200.

Wait… so the football (world) play ins will take place outside of Los Angeles too? So it’s the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics… but also in Oklahoma City, Santa Clara, Phoenix and Vegas… wow…

 

[Lesverts]

Wait… so the football (world) play ins will take place outside of Los Angeles too? So it’s the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics… but also in Oklahoma City, Santa Clara, Phoenix and Vegas… wow…

Football/Soccer always has stadium use outside of the host region. Paris used Marseilles, Nates, Bordeaux, St Etienne, Lyon, Nice. Tokyo used Yokohama, Sapporo, Rifu, Kashima and Saitama.

LA County's existing football/soccer stadiums are being used for other sports. Rose Bowl is hosting the knock-out portion. But on other match days there will be a need for 8 stadiums. The organizers have said they want to keep it close. So San Diego, San Jose, Santa Clara, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle are the most likely.

 

[nyy]

Thank you for all of the helpful info! I have a lot of homework to do!

 

[_19disnA]

A number of years ago we tried to buy US Summer Olympic tickets in some lottery, can't remember which year that was. Eventually our names were chosen and the only available tickets were for obscure events which apparently few attend or the pricing was exorbitant. We were offered 'obstructed view' seats for the opening ceremonies. Apparently once they finalize where all of the camera platforms would be in the stands, a few extra seats become available, but the views aren't very good. We had no interest in spending hundreds/thousands on seats with no guarantee you could even see the event, so we said no thanks. If the events aren't local to where you live, also expect sky-high prices for hotels or have to drive a LONG way with lots of traffic to get to any venues. Heard from others who have gone that transportation to the various venues can also be a challenge. Good to consider all of that since the ticket prices are just the first of many hurdles.

Someone I used to work with attended as wherever her husband worked had access to a few VIP tickets. That seems like the best way to go as it included tickets to popular events, hotel accommodations and special transportation to/from the events. While likely the best way to enjoy the Olympics, clearly not something everyone has available to them. We never tried to buy Olympic tickets after that and enjoy watching for free at home on TV...................LOL.