Boxing is launching punches at the Los Angeles Olympics from July 15 to July 30, 2028.
Where is boxing being contested at the Los Angeles Olympics?
Boxing’s preliminary stages during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be held at the Peacock Theater from July 15 through July 23. Located in the core of downtown Los Angeles, it is one of the largest indoor stages in the United Stages .
The final stage matches from July 27 to July 30 will be held across the street at the DTLA Arena, also known as the Crypto.com Arena, and originally called Staples Center. It is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in downtown Los Angeles next to the Los Angeles Convention Center along Figueroa Street. Outside the arena at the Star Plaza are 14 statues of famous LA athletes and broadcasters. Alongside professional sports, it is a famous hub for live entertainment, concerts and award shows.
During the LA Games, Peacock Theater will also host weightlifting, para powerlifting, and goalball, while the DTLA Arena will host artistic gymnastics, trampoline, and wheelchair basketball.
How big is the boxing venue for the 2028 Olympics?
Peacock Theater has a seating capacity of 7,100 spectators, while DTLA Arena has a seating capacity of approximately 20,000.
What other sports or events are held at Peacock Theater and DTLA Arena outside of the Olympics?
Peacock Theater is home to the American Music Awards, ESPYs, Primetime Emmy Awards and BET Awards. Centrally located within L.A. LIVE, the venue previously hosted concerts starring Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, and Nicki Minaj.
DTLA Arena, aka Crypto.com Arena, is home to the NBA’s LA Lakers, NHL’s LA Kings, and WNBA’s LA Sparks. The LA Clippers also played in the arena before moving to their new arena, Inuit Dome, located in Inglewood. The arena has hosted multiple NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Grammy Awards, professional wrestling events, MMA and boxing matches, and high-profile concerts. Popular artists such as Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Summer Walker, and Olivia Dean recently performed at the DTLA Arena.
What Olympic events were held at Peacock Theater and DTLA Arena at previous Olympic Games?
Both the Peacock Theater and DTLA Arena are slated to make their first Olympic appearance as designated venues for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
How do I buy tickets for boxing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Fans who want to see Olympic boxing in person must go through the following steps to buy tickets:
- Register for the LA28 ticket draw: During designated windows of time, fans must register at Tickets.LA28.org. After completing the registration process, they'll be entered into the ticket draw to receive a time slot.
- Receive notification of time slot: Before the next drop, fans will be notified if they have received a time slot. Then they'll receive another notification the day before and day of the time slot that they've been randomly assigned to.
- Buy tickets during assigned time slot: When the assigned day and time slot arrives, fans can log on and purchase tickets.
The next ticket drop will be from August 10 to 20, 2026.
Fans who registered for the first draw and either didn't receive a time slot or didn't purchase the allotted maximum amount of tickets will be automatically entered into the draw for subsequent drops.
More details on the upcoming ticket drop are here from LA28. There is also a playlist of YouTube videos with instructions on how to navigate every step of the Olympic ticket buying process.
How far is the boxing venue from key LA28 locations?
✈️ LAX = 16.9 miles | 30 min drive
📍 LA Memorial Coliseum = 3 miles | 10 min drive
🏠 Athletes Village at UCLA = 15 miles | 23 min drive
What are the public transportation options to reach the boxing venue?
🚉 Metro Rail A or E Line | Pico Station
🚇 Metro Rail B or D Line | 7th Street/Metro Center Station
🚌 Line 30, 81, 460, or J | Figueroa/Pico Station
Line 28 | Olympic/Figueroa