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The second lottery for 2028 Olympic tickets is now open, giving fans — especially Oklahoma City residents — another shot at attending events hosted locally. Registration closes on July 22, and winners will receive a timed window to buy tickets when sales resume in August.
Why this matters for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City will stage the complete programs for canoe slalom and softball, with competition set for the OKC Whitewater Center and the OKC Softball Park. That means locals can attend Olympic sessions without traveling to Los Angeles, a rare opportunity for direct access to the Games.
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The new lottery round, officially called Drop 2, refreshes available inventory across sports and price bands. For many residents and regional fans, it’s the clearest route to secure seats before events sell out later in the ticketing cycle.
How the second draw works
Registration is free and required to be eligible for a purchase window; being selected in the lottery does not automatically grant tickets, it only assigns the chance to buy during a timed sale. Those who registered in the first draw but either did not receive a sales window or could not complete a purchase will be carried forward into this round automatically.
Winners from the lottery will be assigned specific sales windows beginning in August. During that period they can complete purchases for the sessions included in their allotment; unsold tickets after those windows could be released in later drops.
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | July 22 |
| Sale windows begin | August (assigned to lottery winners) |
| Host venues in OKC | OKC Whitewater Center, OKC Softball Park |
| Who is auto-entered | Previous registrants who didn’t receive or use a sales window |
| Cost to register | Free |
| Where to register | Official LA28 ticketing site |
- Register before the July 22 cutoff to be considered in the draw.
- Winning the lottery only provides the opportunity to purchase tickets — it does not reserve seats.
- Expect a range of price points; availability varies by sport and session.
For residents of Oklahoma and nearby areas, the immediate consequence is straightforward: missing this window reduces chances to attend canoe slalom and softball in person. Organizers typically release additional allocations in phases, but demand for Olympic sessions is historically high—so acting before the deadline is the practical move.
To enter the draw or check eligibility, visit the LA28 ticketing site and follow the registration prompts. Keep an eye on confirmation emails after July 22 if you’re selected for a sales window in August.
