By Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Tickets are available to the world-class prestige of hosting two sports of “America’s Home Summer Games” as the 2028 LA Games rounds into view two years out.
Be prepared for a major change as the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee (LA28) officially designates its venues here for the softball competitions: OKC Softball Park (Devon Park), and for canoe slalom: OKC Whitewater Center (RIVERSPORT).
Because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) strictly prohibits corporate sponsorship phrasing in venue names during the Games, LA28 strips away local corporate branding in favor of generic, functional descriptions.
The 2028 LA 28 Olympics are known as a “Home Olympics” because we are the host country. Oklahoma City is doubly blessed for this quadrennial because the canoe slalom and women’s softball competitions are truly “America’s Home Summer Olympics” in our fair city.
The Games will be painted with prestige, and the paint won’t ever fade. It will dazzle forever, just as the 2025 OKC Thunder’s NBA Championship will sparkle for time immemorial. The Games will bring hundreds of Olympic athletes, international media, and visitors from around the world to the metro.
Surely something will transpire during those magic days that will further define and refine OKC’s international image. New iterations of the Oklahoma Standard’s disciplined consistency will be amplified and broadcast worldwide and permeate social media.
Oklahomans are encouraged to step up and be part of this historic moment, fostering pride and a sense of belonging as spectators at the Games.
The time is now, and the lottery is as close as access to the Ticket Portal at Official LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Tickets: https://tickets.la28.org. The registration period for this drop of tickets ends July 22.
Canoe Slalom tickets for July 14–22, 2028, are sold as single-day sessions encompassing all day-of heats.
Softball tickets for July 23–29, 2028, are sold on a per-game basis rather than daily passes.
The LA28 ticket lottery is open and is the required first step for fans who want the opportunity to purchase tickets when sales begin. Registration is free and open to anyone 18 years or older. While being selected through the lottery does not guarantee tickets, it offers a fair chance to secure them during sales, helping you plan and stay informed about your chances.
The ticketing pipeline operates in rolling phases rather than a first-come, first-served rush. Buyers must submit their names to the official LA28 Ticket Draw during designated entry windows. Selected winners will receive an email with a 48-hour window to purchase tickets, so registering early ensures you don’t miss your chance during the upcoming sales periods.
Again, registration is currently open for this round until July 22, 2026. Fresh inventory across all sports will be allocated to selected registrants in August 2026. Again, tickets start at $28.
Organizers have capped nearly half of all global tickets at $200 or less to keep the events accessible to local families. Note that a standard 24% ticketing service fee is added at checkout. Individual accounts can buy a maximum of 12 tickets total across the competition sessions.
