The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Super Bowl LXI will push billions of dollars in contracts through Los Angeles over the next few years. To win that work, small businesses register on the event organizers’ supplier portals, like RAMP LA and SupplierOne for the Olympics, and track the public agency bids these events trigger on portals like LABAVN and Cal eProcure. This guide shows you where to sign up and how to find the opportunities that actually fit your business.
How much are LA Olympics and World Cup contracts worth?
The numbers are large. LA28 has a budget of more than $7.1 billion and aims to direct 25% of its addressable spending, roughly $1 billion, to small businesses, plus 75% to the Greater Los Angeles region. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive about $3 billion in contract spending across host cities.
According to the LA28 procurement plan, those local and small-business targets are firm goals the organizers report against. A study cited by industry trackers puts the broader economic impact of the Games at $13.6 billion to $17.6 billion in added GDP for the six-county Southern California region.
Here is the contract wave at a glance:
| Event | When | Spending and goals |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup 2026 | June to July 2026 | About $3 billion in contract spending across host cities |
| Super Bowl LXI | February 2027 | Part of the multi-year LA events wave |
| LA 2028 Olympics and Paralympics | July to September 2028 | $7.1 billion+ budget, ~$1 billion small-business goal |
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce estimates more than $150 billion will flow through the region’s sports, entertainment, and infrastructure sectors over the next decade. Even a small share of that is real money for local firms.
Where do you register for LA 2028 Olympics contracts?
Register free on two places. RAMP LA at RAMPLA.org is the City of Los Angeles marketplace where LA28 posts its sourcing opportunities, and the LA28 supplier portal on SupplierOne lets corporate buyers discover your business. LA28 tells businesses to check at least every two weeks for new postings.
Most LA28 opportunities start as one of two simple requests:
- RFI (Request for Information): the organizers ask what your business can do, at what scale, before they buy. You are sharing capability, not pricing yet.
- EOI (Expression of Interest): you raise your hand for a specific upcoming need so buyers know to consider you.
LA28 is also building a supplier readiness program with Intuit to help local companies get organized before opportunities open. Registering does not guarantee a contract, so treat the portal as your front door and keep your profile current.
How do you bid on FIFA World Cup 2026 contracts in Los Angeles?
Start at losangelesfwc26.com and fill out the Local Impact Supplier interest form. A review committee screens each form, then shares matched businesses with FIFA’s procurement leaders, who contact you directly about bids. The process is buyer-driven, so a strong, accurate profile matters.
The Host Committee is buying across about 20 disciplines, including:
- Catering and food and beverage
- Audiovisual, décor, and furniture
- Security and staffing
- Transportation and heavy equipment rentals
- Printing, signage, and photography
- Janitorial, portable restrooms, and event production
To qualify, you generally must be a direct source of the goods or services, have an established Greater Los Angeles office since 2022, be event-ready with capacity to take on contracts now, and be in good standing with the California Secretary of State. Questions go to localsupplier@lasec.us.
One timing note: the World Cup kicks off in June 2026, so much of its direct contracting is already underway. The bigger remaining runway for new vendors is Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Olympics.
Do you need a certification to win these contracts?
For the diversity-focused programs, often yes. LASEC Business Connect, the official supplier program of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, requires suppliers to be certified as minority, woman, LGBTQ+, or veteran-owned. Public agency contracts tied to the Games also give preferences to certified small businesses.
If you are not certified yet, the free Get in the Game LA supplier resource hub, launched in May 2025, pulls together readiness help from more than 20 Los Angeles organizations, including the LA Area Chamber, LISC Los Angeles, VSEDC, and Next Street. If you are new to the process, our guide to California small business certification explains which programs you may qualify for and how to apply.
What government contracts come with the Games?
This is the largest pool, and it runs through normal government portals. To prepare for 2028, LA Metro is delivering a roughly $35 billion program of about 60 projects, and the region secured nearly $900 million in federal transportation funding to strengthen transit before the Games. These public works contracts post on portals like LABAVN, Cal eProcure, PlanetBids, and Metro’s vendor system.
Real examples already moving:
- An automated people mover and the first Metro rail line connecting to Los Angeles International Airport
- The D Line (Purple Line) subway extension toward the Westside
- A roughly $2 billion Games-time mobility plan for buses, drivers, and support staff
- Planning contracts like the $42 million Games support services award to a major engineering firm
For most local firms in construction, IT, security, staffing, transportation, and professional services, this public agency work is where the steady, year-round bidding happens. It does not wait for the opening ceremony.
How do you find the right bids without checking every portal?
The opportunities are spread across at least seven systems: RAMP LA, SupplierOne, LASEC Business Connect, LABAVN, Metro’s vendor portal, PlanetBids, and Cal eProcure. Checking each by hand, on the schedule each one expects, is hours of work every week, and a single missed login can hide a contract you were built to win.
There is a deeper problem too. Different agencies describe the same Games-related work with different words and different codes. One posts “spectator transportation,” another posts “event shuttle services,” and a third files it under a code you never selected. A keyword or NAICS filter shows you false matches and skips the real ones. Meaning-based matching reads what the bid is actually for, so it catches the work a keyword tool misses.
This is the triage problem FindBids solves for the public side of this wave. It reads every active California government bid, including the city, county, Metro, and state contracts these events trigger, compares each one to a plain-English profile of your business, and ranks them by genuine fit with the reasoning attached. You still register directly on RAMP and the event portals, and our step-by-step LABAVN guide walks through the City of Los Angeles front door. For everything else, you see a short, prioritized list instead of scanning portals for hours. You can try it free for 24 hours with no card at app.findbids.us/signup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are LA Olympics and World Cup contracts worth?
LA28 has a budget of more than $7.1 billion and aims to send 25% of its addressable spending to small businesses, around $1 billion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive about $3 billion in contract spending across host cities, including Los Angeles.
Where do I register for LA 2028 Olympics contracts?
Register free on two portals. RAMP LA at RAMPLA.org is the City of Los Angeles marketplace where LA28 posts sourcing opportunities. The LA28 supplier portal on SupplierOne lets buyers find your business. LA28 says to check at least every two weeks for new RFIs and EOIs.
How do I bid on FIFA World Cup 2026 contracts in Los Angeles?
Fill out the Local Impact Supplier interest form on losangelesfwc26.com. A review committee screens each form, then shares matched businesses with FIFA's procurement team, who contact you about bids. You must have a Greater Los Angeles office since 2022 and be event-ready.
Do I need a certification to win these contracts?
For the diversity-focused programs, often yes. LASEC Business Connect, the official supplier program of the LA Sports and Entertainment Commission, requires suppliers to be certified as minority, woman, LGBTQ+, or veteran-owned. Many public agency contracts also give preferences to certified small businesses.
Is it too late to win World Cup 2026 contracts?
The World Cup kicks off in June 2026, so much of its direct contracting is already underway or awarded. The longer runway now sits with Super Bowl LXI in 2027 and the 2028 Olympics, plus the years of public infrastructure work that supports all three events.
What kinds of businesses can win Olympic and World Cup work?
A wide range. Event organizers buy catering, audiovisual, security, staffing, transportation, signage, janitorial, and event production. Public agencies preparing for the Games buy construction, IT, engineering, professional services, and more. Both small services firms and contractors can find a fit.
Are LA28 contracts the same as government contracts?
No. LA28 and the FIFA Host Committee are private organizers with their own supplier portals. Separately, public agencies like LA Metro, the City and County of Los Angeles, and LAX post billions in Games-related bids on standard portals like LABAVN, PlanetBids, and Cal eProcure.
What is RAMP LA?
RAMP LA, the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement at RAMPLA.org, is a City of Los Angeles platform where agencies and LA28 post contracting opportunities. Businesses register for free, search open requests, and respond to Requests for Information and Expressions of Interest from buyers.