LA28 Ticket Registrations Surge Past 12 Million As Visa Presale Opens Today

Los Angeles, CA · July 29, 2026

Registration numbers are climbing sharply this morning as the countdown to the Games hits a notable milestone.

The Lead

With exactly two years to go until Los Angeles welcomes the world, local interest in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic milestone has reached unprecedented heights. Organizers announced that ticket registrations have surged to 12 million, more than doubling initial figures from earlier in the year. This massive wave of interest coincides with the opening of the LA28 Visa Presale, giving selected cardholders early access to Drop 2 tickets across sports and venues at a wide range of price points.

Demand has quickly outpaced previous Olympic cycles, positioning the upcoming Los Angeles events as some of the most sought-after tickets in modern sports history. As local distribution expands and ticketing options roll out, the organizing committee is coordinating closely with regional transit authorities and public safety networks to scale up infrastructure ahead of the influx of global visitors. The next phase will see further public ticket draws and expanded community engagement initiatives across local neighborhoods.

Local Pulse

  • USPS Hosting South LA Career Fair Job seekers can visit the South Central facility this Friday to interview directly for automotive technician and postal police roles.

  • Army Corps Prepares Leadership Transition The Los Angeles District will host a public change of command ceremony this Friday at the Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro.

Today's Outlook

  • High 88°F · Low 67°F — Overcast An overcast morning keeps things comfortable before clouds clear for a mild afternoon.

What's On Around Town

  • Tower of Power and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Hollywood Bowl, 8:00 PM East Bay funk and New Orleans jazz collide for a high-energy night under the shell.

  • Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival Old LA Zoo Picnic Area, 7:00 PM Bring a blanket and settle in for open-air theater on the lawn with no admission fee required.

  • Costa Mesa: Cypress Hill Summer Tour Pacific Amphitheatre, 7:30 PM A short drive south brings legendary West Coast hip-hop pioneers to the OC Fair stage.

Spotlight & Story

  • Angels Flight Railway Operating since 1901, the historic downtown funicular carries passengers up Bunker Hill on bright orange cars named Sinai and Regis. Spanning just two blocks, it remains the world's shortest continuously operating railway and a beloved transit landmark.

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