🏅 LA Olympics 2028 Countdown
July 14, 2028
About the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, California, from July 14 to July 30, 2028 — the third time the city has hosted the Summer Olympics, having previously done so in 1932 and 1984. The 1984 Los Angeles Games are remembered as one of the most successful and profitable Olympics in history, partially due to a Soviet-bloc boycott but also due to innovative private-sector financing that became the model for subsequent Games. LA 2028 is expected to leverage the city's existing world-class sports infrastructure, with venues including SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Crypto.com Arena, and dozens of others requiring minimal new construction.
New Sports and Key Details
LA 2028 adds several new sports to the Olympic program: cricket returns for the first time since 1900, flag football and lacrosse make their Olympic debuts, and squash joins the program after years of lobbying. Baseball/softball also returns. The Opening Ceremony will be a unique dual-venue event spanning the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium. LA 2028 comes on the heels of the Paris 2024 Games and will be followed by Brisbane 2032 in Australia, continuing a run of Games in major global cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the LA 2028 Olympics?
The 2028 Summer Olympics run from July 14 to July 30, 2028. Some sports begin competition as early as July 12. The Opening Ceremony is July 14, and the Closing Ceremony is July 30.
What new sports are in the 2028 Olympics?
New sports for LA 2028 include cricket (returning after 128 years), flag football, lacrosse (men's and women's), and squash. Baseball/softball returns after being dropped from the program after 2008. These additions reflect efforts to attract younger audiences and US sports fans.
Where will Olympic events be held in LA?
Events will be spread across greater Los Angeles and other California venues. Key sites include SoFi Stadium (Inglewood), the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center), the Rose Bowl, Pauley Pavilion (UCLA), Long Beach for sailing, and various other existing venues. The surfing events are planned for the iconic Teahupo'o in Tahiti (French Polynesia), as in Paris 2024.
How can I get tickets to the 2028 Olympics?
Tickets are sold through the official LA28 organizing committee website. Registration for priority access typically opens well before general sales. Ticket prices vary enormously by sport and session — swimming, gymnastics, and track and field finals are the most sought-after and most expensive. Planning well in advance, including accommodations, is essential for popular events.