Explore the Exciting Venues for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Los Angeles Prepares for 2028 Summer Olympics
Los Angeles is set to welcome the Summer Olympics for an unprecedented third time in 2028, following a handover from the upcoming Milan Cortina Games. The LA28 Olympics will commence with the Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028, and continue through July 30, 2028. The Paralympic Games will follow, kicking off on August 15 and concluding on August 27.
More than 40 venues across the city will be utilized for 36 different sports, emphasizing a sustainable approach by making use of existing facilities rather than constructing new ones. Notable venues will include the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which has previously hosted Olympic events, and the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which will co-host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
The event will mark a historic milestone, as it will be the first time in 80 years that the Olympics will avoid building new permanent venues. Instead, LA28 will rely on renowned sites such as the Rose Bowl and newcomer locations like BMO Stadium and Intuit Dome. Additionally, the San Fernando Valley will host Olympic events for the first time.
The venues have been strategically organized into zones. The Downtown LA Zone will encompass significant sites, including the Los Angeles Convention Center and Dodger Stadium, while the Exposition Park Zone will include the Coliseum and BMO Stadium.
In a unique addition, three endurance events—triathlon, marathon, and road cycling—will take place in the beachside community of Venice. This was made possible after local advocacy highlighted the area’s attractions, ensuring Venice was included in the Olympics’ plans.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at BMO Stadium, which will also host lacrosse for the first time since 1908. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a National Historic Landmark, will be the first venue to host events across three Olympic Games, furthering its legacy.
New sports are also anticipated, with the LA28 organizers introducing mixed team events and expanding categories in women’s sports, including soccer and boxing. Notably, baseball and softball will return to the Olympic program, while cricket makes its debut.
Overall, Los Angeles is poised to create an unforgettable Olympic experience, showcasing both its historic venues and modern athletic culture.
