Los Angeles could generate between $20-$40 billion in economic output and create over 200,000 jobs from the 2028 Summer Olympics, according to an LA County Economic Development Corporation analysis. The study, commissioned by LA28, projects the Games will draw more than 1 million visitors, generating over $1 billion in spending. The 2028 Games carry a $7.15 billion budget, with an additional $8 billion available for venue and infrastructure updates. The city's 1984 Olympics generated a $230 million profit, funding youth sports programmes and new venues that continue today. However, recent host cities have struggled financially. Paris 2024 exceeded its budget by 115%, whilst Rio 2016 went 350% over budget and London 2012 spent 76% more than planned. Success depends on Los Angeles learning from both its 1984 achievement and recent host city failures.

LA28 ticket registrations surge to over 12 million with two years to go. Ticket registration for the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games has climbed to 12 million, up from five million in February, according to organisers. LA28 announced the figure to coincide with the launch of the LA28 Visa presale, which offers selected qualifying Visa cardholders early access to Drop 2 of Olympics tickets across all sports. Fans from more than 200 countries and all 50 states have now registered for the chance to purchase tickets. During the first drop, some four million tickets were sold - 75% of which were claimed by LA and Oklahoma City locals. Organisers also said that 95% of tickets available in Drop 1 were priced at $100 (£75/€87) or less, with half a million costing $28. The LA28 Visa Presale runs until tomorrow (July 31) and purchases must be completed with a Visa card. Drop 2 will take place between August 10-20, and is powered by AXS and Eventim. Fans will be randomly selected for a time slot and will be notified via email between August 6-7. Time slots will open for 48 hours. Guests may purchase up to 12 total Olympic event tickets, and up to 12 additional football tournament tickets. A four-ticket-per-ceremony limit will count towards the general 12-ticket maximum. Next year, LA28 will launch a multi-platform verified ticket resale network and tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale. The first recipients of LA28's Community Ticket Programme were named this week, with 10 local organisations reaching a combined 1,000 free tickets to Olympic swimming and flag football. The tickets were made possible by an inaugural $5m donation from the NFL's Los Angeles Rams.

LA28 presents plans to world's press and broadcasters. With just under two years to go until the Olympic Games return to Los Angeles, international media and broadcasters gathered in the host city between 21 and 24 July for the LA28 World Press Briefing and World Broadcaster Meeting, receiving key insights into Games-time media and broadcast operations and visiting some of the world-class venues that will stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Key facts * More than 250 international media representatives and NOC, NPC and IF press officers attended the LA28 World Press Briefing. * Nearly 270 participants attended the World Broadcaster Meeting. * Around 90 representatives from 45 NOCs joined LA28's NOC Open Days earlier in the month. Over 250 media representatives and communications professionals, including National Olympic Committee (NOC), National Paralympic Committee (NPC) and International Federation (IF) press officers, attended the World Press Briefing, giving them the opportunity to receive the latest updates on LA28's planning progress, venue operations and services for the media during the Games. At the same time, around 270 participants attended the World Broadcaster Meeting, including more than 150 broadcaster representatives from 44 Media Rights-Holders. The meeting provided key information on Games-time broadcast operations and planning milestones to support preparations for delivering Olympic Games coverage to audiences around the world. Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) also presented its production vision for LA28, which will deliver approximately 3,800 to 4,000 hours of competition and Ceremonies coverage. With many international stakeholders already in the US following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, the meetings provided a timely opportunity to advance planning for 2028. Casey Wasserman Chairperson and President of LA28 Yiannis Exarchos CEO of OBS What venues did they visit? Across both meetings, participants toured competition and non-competition venues that will play a central role during the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The programme included visits to the International Broadcast Centre (IBC), the Inglewood Zone - including the 2028 Stadium, the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the Intuit Dome; the Exposition Park Zone, including Exposition Park Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum and the Olympic Media Village; and the Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) Zone, including DTLA Arena, the LA Convention Centre and the Peacock Theatre. The venue visits offered first-hand insight into the existing world-class venues and operational environments that will support athletes, officials, media, broadcasters, fans and other stakeholders during the Games. How is LA28 ensuring NOCs are ready to support their teams in 2028? The meetings formed part of LA28's broader engagement with Games stakeholders. During the week of 14 July, LA28 also hosted NOC Open Days, welcoming nearly 90 representatives from 45 NOCs for three days of meetings and working sessions. The NOC Open Days gave delegates the opportunity to meet with LA28 operational teams, discuss planning priorities and gain a deeper understanding of the services and support that will be provided to athletes and team delegations in 2028. Together, the World Press Briefing, World Broadcaster Meeting and NOC Open Days marked an important step in LA28's transition from planning to Games-time readiness. They also reinforced collaboration between LA28, the Olympic Movement, media and broadcasters as preparations continue for the Olympic Games to return to Los Angeles for the third time, and for the city to host the Paralympic Games for the first time. When will the next Games take place? The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will take place from 14 to 30 July 2028. The Paralympic Games will follow from 15 to 27 August 2028.